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2025Talks

Public News Service
360 episodes   Last Updated: Jun 25, 25
Are you curious about the latest political news but too busy to keep up? "2025Talks" is a daily 3-minute podcast where we're following our democracy in historic times.

Episodes

Some members of Congress are upset about a lack of transparency on Iran policy, but the Speaker questions the constitutionality of a War Powers Resolution and the Fed Chair explains why interest rates aren't being cut.
Some in Congress question the legality of Trump's Iran strikes, as he announces a ceasefire. Gen Zers filter their college choices by politics, and Islamophobic rhetoric surfaces in NYC's tight mayoral race.
The US awaits Iran's response, following strikes on three nuclear strikes. The Department of Homeland Security is warning about possible attacks here and advocates call for resilience, as LGBTQ rights face threats around the nation.
The White House says a decision on Iran strikes will come in two weeks. Conservatives in Congress demand answers on former President Biden's mental acuity and a new lawsuit could change Maryland's primary election process.
Lawmakers on both sides urge President Trump not to enter the Israel-Iran war. The Supreme deals the transgender community a major blow by upholding a Tennessee law.
Trump's big budget and policy act faces pushback from clean energy advocates and small businesses. A federal court weighs the legality of deploying the California National Guard over the Governor's objections and ICE detains a New York mayoral candidate.
Political tensions rise after the Minnesota assassinations. Trump's DOJ demands sweeping election data from Colorado. Advocates mark LGBTQIA pay inequity and the US and UK reach a new trade deal.
Two Minnesota lawmakers were shot in a politically motivated attack. Experts say political violence is becoming more common and millions of people protest President Trump's authoritarian policies on the same day as the military parade in Washington.
Democrats demand answers on California Senator Padilla's handcuffing and removal from a DHS press conference. Defense Secretary Hegseth defends the administration's protest response as preventative and Trump vows protests of Saturday's military parade will be met with "heavy" force.
The White House says there will be more ICE raids, as protests spread across the county. California Governor Newsom says democracy is at a crossroads and Elon Musk says he regrets social media posts about President Trump.