Trump's Trials

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Host Scott Detrow curates NPR's reporting, analysis and updates on the 47th President, focusing on actions and policies that challenge precedent and upend political norms, raising questions about what a President can do — and whether his efforts will benefit the voters who returned him to power. Read more

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Group sues to stop Trump administration from repainting Reflecting Pool blue

Yesterday (05/12/2026) 00:03:33As Trump heads to China, AI is on the agenda

05/11/2026 00:04:37 Trump's Truth Social lays bare narrow obsessions of an extremely online president

05/08/2026 00:05:17Alabama holding special session to redraw congressional maps

05/05/2026 00:03:41Wildfire prevention work declines under Trump administration

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Trump's Trials, hosted by seasoned NPR journalists Scott Detrow and Domenico Montanaro, focuses on the unprecedented indictment of former President Donald Trump. The podcast navigates the complexities of Trump's alleged attempts to overturn Georgia's election results, marking a historic first for a past U.S. leader. With a trial set amidst the fervor of the Republican primaries, the series offers a timely and critical look at the potential ramifications for Trump and the 2024 presidential race. Detrow and Montanaro's expertise gives a new understanding of the unfolding legal drama. Trump's Trials is a politics podcast by NPR.