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The Journal.
Trump 2.0: The First 100 Days

The Journal.

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 31:53


In our capstone episode, Kate Linebaugh and Molly Ball break down Trump's first 100 days in office with WSJ's Aaron Zitner, digging into the highs and lows, where things stand with voters and what's next for the administration and the country.   Further Listening: -Canada's New Leader Is Ready to Take On Trump  -Trump 2.0: Where is the Economy Headed  -Taking Stock of the ‘Sell America' Trade  Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Journal.
Trump 2.0: Where Is The Economy Headed?

The Journal.

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 25:46


President Trump's deportations, tariffs, federal layoffs and funding suspensions have generated nonstop headlines and frayed confidence, yet left surprisingly little trace on the economy. Hiring, spending and inflation look a lot like they did under Joe Biden. As Trump's first 100 days draw to a close, Kate Linebaugh and Molly Ball explore the state of the U.S. economy with Chief Economics Commentator Greg Ip and try to understand what might be coming next.  Further Listening: - Taking Stock of the ‘Sell America' Trade  - Inside the Harvard vs. Trump Battle  - How Frog Embyros Landed a Scientist in ICE Detention  Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Journal.
Trump 2.0: Tariff Turnaround

The Journal.

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 24:40


Kate Linebaugh and Molly Ball go behind the scenes of the administration's tariff pause. We dive deep with WSJ's Josh Dawsey, exploring the tension in the days after the announcement and what really changed the president's mind. Plus, your questions! Further Listening: - China Unleashes a Trade War Arsenal  - The Tariff Trade Off: Jobs vs. Higher Prices  - Wall Street Speaks Out Against Tariffs  Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Journal.
Trump 2.0: Trade Wars and Deportation Battles

The Journal.

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 26:09


Ryan Knutson and Molly Ball unpack the administration's onslaught of new tariffs and break down what election results in Florida and Wisconsin mean for each party. Plus, they speak with WSJ's Michelle Hackman about Trump's aggressive immigration efforts including student deportations. Further Listening: -Trump's Tariffs Force a New Era in Global Trade  -Trump 2.0: Group Chat Fallout  -Three Federal Workers Hit by DOGE  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Journal.
Trump 2.0: Group Chat Fallout

The Journal.

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 27:39


A journalist was added to a text thread with high-level Trump administration officials revealing plans for the timing and weapons to be used in a military strike against Houthi militants. Administration officials disputed that any classified information about the military operation had been shared. WSJ's Nancy Youssef joins the chat with Ryan Knutson and Molly Ball to discuss the fallout of the group chat pinged ‘round the world.  Further Reading: -An Annotated Analysis of Signal Group Chat With Top Trump Officials  -Hegseth Comes Under Scrutiny for Texting Strike Details as Fallout Grows  -Democrats Are Taking Their Anger Out on Chuck Schumer  Further Listening: -Trump's Attack on Big Law  -Trump's College Crackdown  -Trump 2.0: A Showdown with the Judiciary  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Journal.
Trump 2.0: A Showdown With the Judiciary

The Journal.

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 28:59


A battle has been brewing between President Trump and the judicial system as courts delay some of the administration's rapid fire executive orders. WSJ's Jess Bravin joins Ryan Knutson and Molly Ball to discuss the recent clashes between Trump and the courts.  Further Reading: - Chief Justice Roberts Criticizes Trump's Call to Impeach Judges  - Trump Escalates Push Against Legal Norms  - A Presidency of Upheaval Emboldens Trump  Further Listening: - A New Phase in Trump's Immigration Fight  - Trump 2.0: The Uncertainty Economy  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rising
White House tension with Musk? Trump fires Dems from FTC

Rising

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 87:51


Today on Rising, Several of President Trump's executive orders are getting blocked by Federal Judges. Trump administration fired Democratic commissioners at the Federal Trade Commission. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's split with California Gov. Gavin Newsom over MAGA. Ed Pierson, the executive director of the Foundation for Aviation Safety explains Boeing's slew of near-disasters and deadly failures. Author of "The Red Letter" on Substack, Tara Palmeri, discusses whether Elon Musk's welcome at The White House is wearing out. Ben & Jerry's accused its parent company of firing its CEO for ice cream brand's public comments on progressive issues. Wall Street Journal's senior political correspondent Molly Ball elaborates on her reporting on the NYC mayoral Democratic primary. The U.S. fell to it's lowest-ever spot on the World Happiness Report, 2025. All this and more. #Rising Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Journal.
Trump 2.0: The Uncertainty Economy

The Journal.

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 25:55


The Federal Reserve has been focused on cooling inflation and achieving a so-called soft landing. President Trump's trade policies have sent markets reeling and fears of a recession are on the rise. WSJ's Nick Timiraos joins Ryan Knutson and Molly Ball to discuss Trump's economic vision. Plus, the Trump administration is moving to deport a permanent legal resident of the United States and the possibility of a government shutdown has Democrats in a pickle. Further Listening:  - What's Going On With the Economy  - Tesla Has a Problem: Elon Musk  - The Fight to Kick Soda Out of Food Stamps  Further Reading: - How Trump 2.0 Is Shifting Its Tone on Markets  - A Presidency of Upheaval Emboldens Trump  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Journal.
Trump 2.0: ‘Just Getting Started'

The Journal.

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 26:33


President Trump delivered a celebratory speech to Congress, declaring that he had swiftly notched several wins for the American people. WSJ's Andrew Restuccia joins Kate Linebaugh and Molly Ball to discuss the roadmap Trump laid out and what it means for the next few years. See The Journal live! Take our survey!  Further Listening: -The Trade War With China Is On  -Trump's Tariffs Cause Chaos in Auto Industry  -Inside DOGE's Campaign of Secrecy  Further Reading: -An Annotated Fact-Check and Analysis of Trump's Speech to Congress  -How Trump's Polite Meeting With Zelensky Descended Into Acrimony  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Journal.
Trump 2.0: A Big, Beautiful Bill

The Journal.

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 27:42


Lawmakers in the House of Representatives narrowly passed a budget resolution this week that serves as a first draft of the “big, beautiful bill” President Trump has been seeking. WSJ's Siobhan Hughes joins Ryan Knutson and Molly Ball to discuss how Congress is working with Trump. Plus, we take a look at what impact recent rulings from the judicial branch might mean for Trump's agenda.  Further Reading: - The Weight of Trump's Agenda Sits on Mike Johnson's Shoulders  Further Listening: - Why Trump Wants Ukrainian Minerals  - Trump 2.0: Shaking Up Europe  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Journal.
Trump 2.0: Shaking Up Europe

The Journal.

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 24:57


The Trump Administration turns its focus to Europe as President Trump signals a willingness to cooperate with Russia. WSJ's Alex Ward joins Ryan Knutson and Molly Ball to discuss what that means for an end to the war in Ukraine. Further Reading: -Trump's Turn to Russia Spooks U.S. Allies Who Fear a Weakened NATO  -Trump's Attack on Zelensky Signals New World Order Taking Shape  Further Listening: -Trump 2.0: The Musk-Trump Bromance  -R.I.P. CFPB?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Journal.
Trump 2.0: The Musk-Trump Bromance

The Journal.

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 27:49


It's been a busy month in D.C. for Elon Musk. WSJ's Tim Higgins joins Ryan Knutson and Molly Ball to discuss what Musk's strategies as a CEO can tell us about his plans for DOGE and the federal government. Plus, we get into Trump's relationship with the judiciary and take a question from a listener about American expansionism.  Further Reading: -Musk Brings His Business Playbook to Washington: Move Fast and Claim Victory  -DOGE, Musk and Trump—Our Reporters Answered Your Questions  Further Listening: -R.I.P. CFPB?  -Trump 2.0: Less Foreign Aid, More Tariffs  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Journal.
Trump 2.0: Less Foreign Aid, More Tariffs

The Journal.

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 23:39


WSJ's Joel Schectman joins Ryan Knutson and Molly Ball to explore the dismantling of USAID and what it means for America's future as a global leader. Plus, Trump's tariffs, a Gaza proposal and remaking the CIA.   Further Listening:  - Inside USAID as Elon Musk and DOGE Ripped It Apart  - Trump's Tariff Whiplash  Further Reading: - How Trump Gutted America's $40 Billion Aid Agency in Two Weeks  - CIA Offers Buyout to Entire Workforce as Part of Trump Makeover  - Democrats Have a New Leader but Haven't Come to Grips With Failure  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Odd Years
"This is not chaos for chaos's sake." Molly Ball on Trump 2.0.

The Odd Years

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 55:23


Whether you expected it or not, it seems pretty safe to say that President Trump's first days have been defined by its intensity, a very fast moving news cycle, and often, the trademark chaos we remember from his first term. And that's why we love conversations like this one with The Wall Street Journal's Molly Ball.She's the kind of journalist who offers clearheaded insight into the many twists and turns and helps us consider the bigger questions we should be asking about what success or failure might look like for Trump this time around.So we wanted to have Molly on to give us some context for these early days of Trump's second term. But we also wanted to ask her about how she approaches her job of political storytelling - especially when it involves accessing some of our highest profile politicians - which is what she did when she wrote a book about Nancy Pelosi a few years back. Molly Ball is The Wall Street Journal senior political correspondent. You can check out her podcast, Trump 2.0, which comes out every Friday for the first 100 days of the second Trump administration.Molly is also the author of Pelosi, a biography of Nancy Pelosi, the first woman Speaker of the House. We recorded this conversation on Wednesday, January 29th at 10:30amTo learn more about The Cook Political Report go to www.cookpolitical.com/subscribe

The Journal.
Trump 2.0: A Whiplash on Federal Spending

The Journal.

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 25:22


Ryan Knutson and Molly Ball round up the week's news including nomination hearings, inspectors general firings and the airplane crash in D.C. Plus, they speak to WSJ's Washington coverage chief Damian Paletta about the administration's freeze on potentially trillions of dollars in government financial assistance. Further Listening: - Trump 2.0: A Fast Start to a Second Term  - Trump's Immigration Overhaul  Further Reading: - White House Budget Freeze Tried to Flip Script on Busted Budget Process  - Trump Blames DEI, Democrats for Deadly Plane Crash  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Journal.
Trump 2.0: A Fast Start to a Second Term

The Journal.

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 25:59


Ryan Knutson and Molly Ball are back! This time to unpack the new administration's first 100 days. Today, we discuss President Trump's slew of executive orders and what they tell us about the next four years. Plus, they speak to WSJ's Sadie Gurman about changes taking shape at the Justice department.  Further Listening: - Trump Declares a ‘Golden Age' for America  - Trump's Immigration Overhaul   Further Reading: - Trump's Immigration Playbook: Breaking Down His Moves This Week  - Trump Takes Office Determined to Bend Government to His Singular Will  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Signal
Trump's rush to reshape America

The Signal

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 15:11


Donald Trump has been back in the White House for less than a week, but already it's been a wild ride. From immigration policy to pardons for the January 6 rioters, the president is quickly changing America. Today, senior political correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, Molly Ball, on the defining moments of Donald Trump's first days as the 47th US President. Molly Ball says Trump's second term feels more focused and self-assured, with less infighting and more decisive actions. She highlights the sweeping changes to immigration policy and the controversial pardons for January 6 rioters. Ball also notes the significant shift in Trump's approach, with a well-organised team executing his central promises. The episode delves into the potential long-term consequences of Trump's actions on American society and the political landscape.Featured: Molly Ball, senior political correspondent for The Wall Street JournalKey Topics:Donald TrumpImmigration policyJanuary 6 pardonsBirthright citizenshipExecutive ordersUS politicsTrump administrationUS Capitol riotTrump's second term

The Brian Lehrer Show
Thursday Morning Politics: 2025 Congress, Holiday Attack, More

The Brian Lehrer Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 38:46


Molly Ball, senior political correspondent at The Wall Street Journal, discusses the latest in national political news, including the attack in New Orleans and the incoming Congress.

WSJ What’s News
Trump's Cabinet Picks Have Conflicting Views. That's How He Likes It

WSJ What’s News

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 12:59


P.M. Edition for Dec. 17. President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks have a range of perspectives. Wall Street Journal senior political correspondent Molly Ball tells us what conflicts may arise as they govern. And the Fed is expected to cut interest rates tomorrow, but WSJ chief economics correspondent Nick Timiraos says what happens after that is far from certain. Plus, Luigi Mangione is indicted on murder charges over the killing of UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

KQED’s Forum
Trump Rewards Loyalty With Controversial, Extreme Cabinet Picks

KQED’s Forum

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 57:55


A conspiracy-theorist and vaccine denier to run the Department of Health and Human Services. A Russia-friendly intelligence chief. And an attorney general pick who has been accused of sexual misconduct. President-elect Donald Trump is appointing cabinet members at a breakneck pace, with one more norm-busting than the next. We'll get the latest on Trump's picks–and other recent political news– with journalists Molly Ball of the Wall Street Journal and Philip Bump of the Washington Post Guests: Molly Ball, senior political correspondent, Wall Street Journal Philip Bump, national columnist, Washington Post - Bump is the author of "The Aftermath: The Last Days of the Baby Boom and the Future of Power in America"

The Sunday Magazine
What Donald Trump's victory means for the U.S. and beyond, Taylor Swift's cultural impact, That's Puzzling!

The Sunday Magazine

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2024 95:58


Host Piya Chattopadhyay reconvenes our U.S. Election Panel – Washington Post White House bureau chief Toluse "Tolu" Olorunnipa, Wall Street Journal senior political correspondent Molly Ball and former CBC Washington correspondent Keith Boag – to discuss what Donald Trump's presidential victory means for the country's future, Rolling Stone's Rob Sheffield breaks down how Taylor Swift transformed culture, society, and the pop landscape, The Economist's Gregg Carlstrom and Atlantic Council's Michael Bociurkiw explore what Trump's return to power may mean for wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, and our monthly challenge That's Puzzling! returns.

GZero World with Ian Bremmer
Why voters went back to Trump, with Molly Ball and Nicole Hemmer

GZero World with Ian Bremmer

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2024 38:15


On the GZERO World podcast, Ian Bremmer dives into the far-reaching consequences of Donald Trump's return to office as he becomes the first president since Grover Cleveland to serve non-consecutive terms. With strong wins across key swing states like Pennsylvania, Trump's decisive victory reflects widespread voter frustration over issues like inflation and immigration and signals a major shift toward populism and anti-establishment sentiment. Historian Nicole Hemmer notes, “We're witnessing the acceleration of democratic erosion, where checks and balances may no longer hold,” pointing to the dangers of unchecked power as Trump's administration begins to take shape.Joined by Vanderbilt historian Hemmer and Wall Street Journal reporter Molly Ball, Bremmer explores how Trump's policies and approach could reshape American governance, especially with the GOP in control of the Executive, Senate, and likely the House. Ball highlights the risks involved, saying, “The real test will be whether the barriers that once existed to curb executive power still stand—or if they're eroded by design.” They also reflect on the Democratic Party's internal challenges, including how it must find ways to reconnect with working-class voters and navigate its ideological divide between progressive and centrist visions.Host: Ian BremmerGuests: Nicole Hemmer & Molly Ball Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published.

GZERO World with Ian Bremmer
Why voters went back to Trump, with Molly Ball and Nicole Hemmer

GZERO World with Ian Bremmer

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2024 38:15


On the GZERO World podcast, Ian Bremmer dives into the far-reaching consequences of Donald Trump's return to office as he becomes the first president since Grover Cleveland to serve non-consecutive terms. With strong wins across key swing states like Pennsylvania, Trump's decisive victory reflects widespread voter frustration over issues like inflation and immigration and signals a major shift toward populism and anti-establishment sentiment. Historian Nicole Hemmer notes, “We're witnessing the acceleration of democratic erosion, where checks and balances may no longer hold,” pointing to the dangers of unchecked power as Trump's administration begins to take shape.Joined by Vanderbilt historian Hemmer and Wall Street Journal reporter Molly Ball, Bremmer explores how Trump's policies and approach could reshape American governance, especially with the GOP in control of the Executive, Senate, and likely the House. Ball highlights the risks involved, saying, “The real test will be whether the barriers that once existed to curb executive power still stand—or if they're eroded by design.” They also reflect on the Democratic Party's internal challenges, including how it must find ways to reconnect with working-class voters and navigate its ideological divide between progressive and centrist visions.Host: Ian BremmerGuests: Nicole Hemmer & Molly Ball Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published.

The Journal.
Red, White and Who? Why Trump Won and Where Democrats Go Next

The Journal.

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 28:18


The race is over! Molly Ball and Ryan Knutson dive into the election results to understand what the electorate is feeling. Plus, where did it all go wrong for Democrats and what will day one of a Trump presidency look like? Further Listening: - Red, White and Who? Playlist  - Red, White and Who? It's Trump.  - Red, White and Who? An Electoral College Blowout?  Further Reading: - How Trump Won the Economy-Is-Everything Election  - Trump Win Marks a Blow to Biden's Legacy  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Journal.
Red, White and Who? It's Trump.

The Journal.

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 20:15


After flipping Georgia, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, Donald Trump will become the 47th President of the United States. In the early hours of the morning, Molly Ball and Ryan Knutson discuss election night and Trump's victory. Further Listening: - Red, White and Who? Playlist  - Red, White and Who? An Electoral College Blowout?  - Red, White and Who? The Undecided Voters Who Could Decide The Election  Further Reading: - Live Coverage from WSJ  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ What’s News
How Donald Trump Made a Historic Comeback

WSJ What’s News

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 13:44


P.M. Edition for Nov. 6. WSJ senior political correspondent Molly Ball on Donald Trump's win. And Republicans might also win control of the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate, but who will execute Trump's agenda? WSJ reporter Andrew Restuccia discusses the names on the short list. Plus, the Journal's Emily Glazer explains why Trump's victory could also be a win for Elon Musk's companies. Tracie Hunte hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Fourcast
Will Donald Trump be an ‘authoritarian' in power? | The American Fourcast

The Fourcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 23:31


Donald Trump has won the election, beating Kamala Harris and the Democrats, and will be the next president of the United States - but what kind of leader will he be? During the campaign we heard from generals that worked with him that he has fascist tendencies - was this all over the top, or are we actually about to see the American republic on the brink? And what next for the Democrat Party? What went wrong, again? Will there be a reckoning? On this episode of the American Fourcast, Matt Frei is joined by the Wall Street Journal's senior political correspondent Molly Ball and The Atlantic's staff writer Christine Emba. Produced by Silvia Maresca, Calum Fraser, Rob Thomson, Ka Yee Mak, Ed Gove.

WSJ What’s News
Harris and Trump Both See Paths to Victory

WSJ What’s News

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 13:50


A.M. Edition for Nov. 5. WSJ senior political correspondent Molly Ball recaps the closing arguments made by Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, and the evidence giving both sides confidence they can win. Plus, the Harris campaign cautions the winner of the race may not be known for “several days.” And striking Boeing machinists agree to a new labor deal, ending a paralyzing work stoppage for the plane maker. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Sunday Magazine
U.S. election, Male wellness culture, Malcolm Gladwell

The Sunday Magazine

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024 100:11


Host Piya Chattopadhyay reconvenes our U.S. Election Panel – Washington Post White House bureau chief Toluse "Tolu" Olorunnipa, Wall Street Journal senior political correspondent Molly Ball and former CBC Washington correspondent Keith Boag – to break down the final stretch in the race for the White House, Timothy Caulfield unravels the myths of the "manosphere" while investigating the male wellness industry, and author Malcolm Gladwell explores the darker sides of social epidemics.Discover more at https://www.cbc.ca/sunday

The Journal.
Red, White and Who? An Electoral College Blowout?

The Journal.

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 24:36


Rachel Humphreys and Molly Ball share dispatches from two major campaign events with Ryan Knutson. Molly analyzes the closing arguments and outlines what to expect on election day. Plus, we finally answer listeners' most asked question: What's up with the electoral college?  Further Listening: - Red, White and Who? Playlist  - Red, White and Who? The Undecided Voters Who Could Decide The Election  - Red, White and Who? The Desperation Stage  Further Reading: - America Is Having a Panic Attack Over the Election  - Pennsylvania Has Already Become Ground Zero for Election-Fraud Claims  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Journal.
Red, White and Who? The Undecided Voters Who Could Decide the Election

The Journal.

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 28:40


Five undecided voters in swing states speak to Rachel Humphreys about how they're feeling as election day looms. Ryan Knutson and Molly Ball unpack the stakes. Plus, will betting markets predict the winner? Further Listening: - Red, White and Who? Playlist  - Red, White and Who? The Desperation Stage  - How Betting on U.S. Politics Is Getting Big  Further Reading: - Trump Takes Narrow Lead Over Harris in Closing Weeks of Race  - Meet the Traders Making Money Off the Trump Shooting and Biden's Stumbles  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Journal.
Red, White and Who? The Desperation Stage

The Journal.

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 25:46


With millions of votes already cast, the race is on for each campaign to get their supporters to the polls. Ryan Knutson talks with Molly Ball about the different strategies Trump and Harris are taking, and why election denial is such a big issue in Arizona. Plus, Rachel Humphreys speaks to a Gen Z Voter. Further Listening:  - Red, White and Who? Playlist  - Red, White and Who? Foreign Policy and the Rise of Donald Trump Jr.  - Red, White and Who? Veep Veep! All Eyes on Vance and Walz  Further Reading: - Republicans Rush to Bolster Trump's Ground Game  - Kari Lake's 2022 Fraud Claims Are Costing Her in 2024  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Journal.
Red, White and Who? Foreign Policy and the Rise of Donald Trump Jr.

The Journal.

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 23:42


Ryan Knutson and Molly Ball explore what we know about both candidates' approach to foreign policy. Plus, Molly shares what she learned about the future of MAGA from an interview with Donald Trump Jr. and JD Vance. Further Listening: - Red, White and Who? Playlist  - Red, White and Who? Veep Veep! All Eyes on Vance and Walz  - Red, White and Who? It's Always the Economy!  Further Reading: - How Donald Trump Jr. Became the Crown Prince of MAGA World  - JD Vance's Version of Trump Is Better Than the Real Thing  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Journal.
Red, White and Who? Veep! Veep! All Eyes On Vance and Walz

The Journal.

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 24:48


The vice-presidential candidates took center stage at a debate this week. Ryan Knutson talks with Molly Ball about the important takeaways, and Rachel Humphreys speaks to a listener about why she's thinking about climate change this election.  Further Listening: - Red, White and Who? Playlist  - Red, White and Who? It's Always the Economy!  - Red, White and Who? Why Ohio Could Decide the Senate  Further Reading: - JD Vance's Version of Trump Is Better Than the Real Thing  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Journal.
Red, White and Who? It's Always the Economy!

The Journal.

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 26:06


After two big economic speeches this week, Ryan Knutson and Molly Ball discuss the candidates' different economic strategies. Plus, voting has begun! We explore mail in voting and its impact on this election! Further Listening: - Red, White and Who? Playlist  - Red, White and Who? Why Ohio Could Decide the Senate  - Red, White and Who? A Swing-State Debate  Further Reading: - Harris Puts Government Intervention at Heart of Economic Policy  - Trump Says Plan Will Convince Foreign Companies to Shift Jobs to U.S.  - Voters Love the Policies That Economists Love to Hate  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bakari Sellers Podcast
Journalism, Policy, and the 2024 Election With Molly Ball

The Bakari Sellers Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 31:28


Bakari is joined by senior political correspondent for The Wall Street Journal Molly Ball to discuss her take on the state of the presidential race (4:44), housing as a key issue in both campaigns (14:24), and the business world's response to Kamala Harris's economic plan (20:45). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Molly Ball Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Journal.
Red, White and Who? Why Ohio Could Decide the Senate

The Journal.

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 24:53


Ryan Knutson talks with Molly Ball and Rachel Humphreys about their recent trip to Ohio, where they talked to voters about a tight Senate race and why it might matter so much for both parties. Plus, look at another important Senate race in Montana. Further Listening:  - Red, White and Who? Playlist  - Red, White and Who? A Swing-State Debate  - Red, White, and Who? How Abortion Plays for Trump and Harris  Further Reading: - A Populist Democrat Fights to Survive the Trump-Fueled Populist Wave  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Journal.
Red, White and Who? A Swing-State Debate

The Journal.

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 23:49


After a tense debate, Ryan Knutson and Molly Ball unpack a busy election week and examine what's next for both campaigns in crucial swing states like Pennsylvania. Plus, could a state like Nebraska decide the election? Further Listening: - Red, White, and Who? How Abortion Plays for Trump and Harris  - For Kamala Harris, a Big Interview and a Narrow Lead  - Is the Trump Campaign Going Off Track?  Further Reading: - We Asked Undecided Voters Who Won the Trump-Harris Debate  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBC Meet the Press
Meet the Press NOW — September 11

NBC Meet the Press

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 50:06


Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris face off in their first debate ahead of the 2024 election. NBC News Chief Political Analyst Chuck Todd, Molly Ball, Ashley Etienne, and Mike Dubke discuss the key takeaways from the night. NBC News Washington Correspondent Yamiche Alcindor joins Meet the Press NOW from Ohio following Trump's reference to a false conspiracy theory regarding Haitian migrants. Melissa Deckman, CEO of PRRI, explains what impact Taylor Swift's endorsement of Harris may have on turning out young voters.

The Brian Lehrer Show
Previewing the Harris vs. Trump Presidential Debate

The Brian Lehrer Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 49:12


As we look to Tuesday night's highly anticipated presidential debate between vice president Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump, Molly Ball, senior political correspondent for The Wall Street Journal  and host of the new podcast  "Red, White and Who?", shares how the candidates are preparing for the event, what issues may be on the forefront of the conversation, and her analysis on the state of the race leading up to the debate. 

The Journal.
Red, White and Who? How Abortion Plays For Trump and Harris

The Journal.

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 25:21


Who will win the race to the White House? A new series from The Journal podcast explores the issues that are shaping this election. This week, Ryan Knutson and WSJ's Molly Ball delve into reproductive rights, examining how the issue is playing out for both Democrats and Republicans. Plus..what makes a state a swing state? Further Listening: - For Kamala Harris, a Big Interview and a Narrow Lead  - Hope, Unity (and Some Nerves at the DNC)  - Is the Trump Campaign Going Off Track?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBC Meet the Press
September 1 — Sen. Tom Cotton and Rep. Ro Khanna

NBC Meet the Press

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2024 47:28


Vice President Kamala Harris narrowly leads former President Donald Trump in key battleground states as the two candidates prepare for their first presidential debate. Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) exclusively joins Meet the Press to discuss Trump's incident at Arlington cemetery and recent comments over abortion. Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) exclusively speaks with Kristen Welker on the death of six hostages discovered by Israeli forces in Gaza. David Rhode, Molly Ball, María Teresa Kumar and Lanhee Chen join the Meet the Press roundtable.

The Journal.
For Kamala Harris, a Big Interview and a Narrow Lead

The Journal.

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 22:31


Kamala Harris is trying to step out of President Biden's shadow without distancing herself from thier administration's policies. Molly Ball breaks down a new WSJ poll that shows Harris has a narrow lead in the presidential election and unpacks the VP's first big interview. She also takes your questions.   Further Reading: - Harris Has Taken Narrow Lead Over Trump, WSJ Poll Finds  - Race Is On To Reach the Rapidly Shrinking Pool of Undecided Voters  Further Listening: - Is the Trump Campaign Going Off Track?  - Kamala Harris, In Context   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Journal.
Hope, Unity (and Some Nerves) at the DNC

The Journal.

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 22:37


Last night, Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepted the Democratic presidential nomination. It capped off a boisterous, speaker-packed week in Chicago as the Harris campaign tries to reach a broad swath of American voters. Molly Ball reports from Chicago.  Further Listening: - Is the Trump Campaign Going Off Track?   - Takeaways from the RNC: Trump Is in Control  Further Reading: - Kamala Harris Defines the Democrats' New Normal  - Democrats' Upbeat Convention Has Nancy Pelosi to Thank  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Journal.
Is the Trump Campaign Going Off Track?

The Journal.

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 22:20


WSJ's Molly Ball breaks down the past week for the Trump campaign as the former president continues to try and counter a surge of support for Harris. Plus, do undecided voters truly exist? Molly answers your questions. Further Reading: - Race Is On To Reach the Rapidly Shrinking Pool of Undecided Voters  - Inside Elon Musk's Hands-On Push to Win 800,000 Voters for Trump  Further Listening: - The Week that Changed the Presidential Race  - Kamala Harris, In Context   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Journal.
'Phony' and 'Weird.' Trump and Harris Size Each Other Up

The Journal.

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 23:34


As Kamala Harris's presidential campaign gets underway, Democrats and Republicans are rushing to define her. And Democrats are shifting the way they talk about the GOP. WSJ's Molly Ball explores the strategies behind how both sides are framing each other.  Further Listening: - The Week That Changed the Presidential Race  - Takeaways from the RNC: Trump Is in Control  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Journal.
The Week That Changed the Presidential Race

The Journal.

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 22:40


The 2024 presidential election has taken a major turn after Biden dropped out of the race. WSJ's Molly Ball charts how the 2024 political election has hit a reset and what Harris's candidacy could mean for her party and the country.  Further Listening: - Takeaways from the RNC: Trump Is in Control  Further Reading: - Biden Withdrawal Caps Weeks of Epic Political Turbulence  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSJ What’s News
President Biden Drops Out of 2024 Race

WSJ What’s News

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2024 14:40


Special Edition for July 21. President Biden has ended his 2024 re-election campaign after failing to quell a Democratic rebellion against his candidacy. Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to take over at the top of the ticket. Harris said she will fight to earn the nomination. We discuss where this extraordinary moment leaves the race with WSJ's Molly Ball and Ken Thomas. Sabrina Siddiqui hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Journal.
Takeaways from the RNC: Trump Is in Control

The Journal.

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 25:41


The Republican National Convention came to a close Thursday night with a speech by presidential nominee Donald Trump that called for unity while also returning to familiar rhetoric. WSJ's Molly Ball says it's a remarkable turnaround for a candidate who was once an outsider, and has now remade the party in his image. Plus, Jessica Mendoza and Jacob Gallagher give the convention a fit check. Further Reading: - Trump Hasn't Changed, but the GOP Has  - Crypto Dads, Trump Suits and Four-Letter Words: Scenes from the Cultural Frenzy at the RNC  Further Listening: - Elon Musk and Silicon Valley Turn Towards Trump  - Trump Courts the Union Vote  - The Secret Service's Failure to Protect Trump  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple News Today
New questions after the Trump assassination attempt

Apple News Today

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 10:37


Apple News has a collection of the best coverage and analysis of the shooting. Wall Street Journal senior political correspondent Molly Ball on how the incident is affecting the presidential campaign. Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Gideon Resnick.