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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Episodes

Tim Kaine on why Senate vote to take away Trump's power to wage war with Iran matters

06/23/2026 00:06:12Does Utah show the GOP a post-Trump future?

06/23/2026 00:04:46 Trump claims vandals damaged the Reflecting Pool

06/22/2026 00:04:57Who is Jay Clayton, Trump's new pick for national intel director?

06/17/2026 00:02:53Blowback against Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner's Albanian resort project

06/16/2026 00:08:13 Show all episodes

Our take on Trump's Trials podcast

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.