POPULARITY
Categories
White House sets new two-week deadline to decide on U.S. involvement in Iran. Then, Steve Bannon visits the White House as MAGA clashes over potential U.S. military action. Plus, White House border czar says immigration raids on worksites, including farms and hotels, will continue. Melanie Zanona, Peter Baker, Nayyera Haq, Ernie Tedeschi, Justin Wolfers, Joyce Vance and Joel Payne join The 11th Hour this Thursday.
Peter takes us back into the Gospel of Mark on Father's Day as we look at pure devotion to God.
Israel launches what it calls “preemptive strikes” on Iran. Then, Israeli Defense Minister declares nationwide state of emergency, warning that an Iranian attack may be imminent. Plus, California Senator Alex Padilla is forcibly removed from government press conference in LA. Courtney Kube, Hagar Chemali, Peter Baker, General Barry McCaffrey, Joyce Vance, Carol Leonnig, Jeremy Bash and Susan Glasser join The 11th Hour this Thursday.
Elon Musk and President Trump's public battle over the GOP megabill escalates with nasty exchanges over social media. Then, how the ongoing feud cost Tesla $152 billion dollars in market value. Plus, what this feud means for the U.S. military and national security. Peter Baker, Jessica Yellin, Max Chafkin, John Harwood, Ron Insana, Paul Rieckhoff and Gene Seroka join The 11th Hour this Thursday.
Republican strategist Scott Jennings' strong discussion of political violence from the Left on "The Tara Palmeri Show." Dan Driscoll's op-ed at The Wall Street Journal, “The Army Meets Its Recruitment Goals.” Peter Baker’s piece “Denouncing Antisemitism, Trump Also Fans Its Flames” from The New York Times.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Peter Baker preaches about building our foundations on The Rock from the final passage of Jesus' Sermon On The Mount
From Trump's promise of deporting millions falling short, to his sweeping tariffs not leading to economic prosperity, Trump's agenda is struggling. Chief White House Correspondent for The New York Times, Peter Baker, joins The Weekend to share one area where Trump isn't struggling: cashing in on the presidency. Plus, all signs are pointing to a “blue wave.” The Democratic Party faces an uphill battle, but they are ready to push forward and win back Congress. Democratic strategist James Carville joins The Weekend to discuss Democrats' hope for the 2026 midterms.
Most presidents wait until they leave the White House to cash in, but President Trump takes a different approach. If there's a way to make money off the presidency, he's on it. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Peter Baker of The New York Times, Leigh Ann Caldwell of Puck and Stephen Hayes of The Dispatch to discuss this and more.
Trump's tariffs are back, for now, after a federal appeals court paused yesterday's ruling to block many of them. Then, President Trump pressures Jerome Powell to lower interest rates during a face-to-face meeting at the White House. And, Harvard's commencement speaker sends a powerful message to its students as the White House continues to target the university. Peter Baker, Carol Leonnig, Ron Insana, Rohit Chopra, Tommy Barone, and Leo Cuello join The 11th Hour this Thursday.
Wall Street reacts to Trump's budget bill that could add trillions to the deficit. Then, a look at what Moody's credit downgrade means for Americans. And, Democrats hit reboot ahead of next year's midterms. Peter Baker, Tyler Pager, David Drucker, Natasha Sarin, David Gura, Charlie Sykes, Molly Jong-Fast, and Dr. Kavita Patel join The 11th Hour this Monday.
If you like your presidential travel mixed with $B self-enrichment for Trump and sons, this is the week for you, guided by a terrific only-on-Talking Feds panel of Peter Baker, Tara Setmayer, & Jacob Weisberg. Trump makes for the Gulf States with bags open for booty before coming back to face the unraveling of his big beautiful bill of tax breaks for the wealthy funded by sacrifices in health & welfare for the rest of us. We end w/ the legal landscape and the DOA scheme to suspend habeas corpus. Read Harry's Substack on the "Palace in the Sky": https://harrylitman.substack.com/p/trumps-palace-in-sky-is-a-clear-constitutional Check out Talking San Diego: https://www.talkingsandiego.net/events Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After being welcomed in royal style by Gulf leaders, President Trump announced enormous deals and made dramatic foreign policy decisions on the fly. He also advanced the cause of his family's businesses. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Peter Baker of The New York Times, Stephen Hayes of The Dispatch, David Ignatius of The Washington Post and Andrea Mitchell of NBC News to discuss this and more.
A look at how Trump's tariff policy is causing rising prices and concern among consumers. Then, POTUS announces another package of deals with Qatar amidst the ongoing jumbo jet controversy. Plus, the Supreme Court hears oral arguments over Trump's birthright citizenship order and weighs whether lower court judges have the power to block his policy moves. Peter Baker, Amna Nawaz, David Drucker, Courtenay Brown, Rick Newman, Mark Joseph Stern, and Ambassador William Taylor join as Symone Sanders hosts The 11th Hour this Thursday.
The White House celebrates a "big deal" with the U.S. that turns out to be a framework with few details. Then, Trump names former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as a top DC federal prosecutor after being forced to withdraw his first choice. And, the conclave elects the first US-born Pope, Leo XIV. Peter Baker, Charlie Sykes, David Gura, Bill Cohan, Chris Jansing, Joe Donnelly, Joyce Vance, Ben Jealous, and Ryan Busse join the 11th Hour this Thursday night.
Trump blames Biden for a weak GDP report as imports surged ahead of the president's tariffs. Then, the failed Senate vote to undo Trump's 'Liberation Day.' And, what the economic deal signed by the U.S. and Ukraine means for the war. Peter Baker, Susan Glasser, Reed Galen, Justin Wolfers, and Vicky Nguyen join The 11th Hour this Wednesday.
Economic anxiety rises as signs of price hikes and supply chain trouble surface. Then, Trump offers private dinner invitations in exchange for investments in his cryptocurrency. And, Florida's push to weaken child labor laws. Peter Baker, Neil Irwin, Angelo Carusone, Bharat Ramamurti, Barbara McQuade, Seth Harris, and Nina Mast join The 11th Hour this Thursday.
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) details his meeting with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man wrongly deported to El Salvador by the Trump administration. Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) weighs in on the Trump administration's clash with the courts. Peter Baker, María Teresa Kumar, Marc Short and Melanie Zanona join the roundtable.
President Trump is taking extraordinary steps to exert power and influence over what he thinks of as the country's “elite” institutions, and we are seeing that defiance has a price for fellow Republicans. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Peter Baker of the New York Times, Laura Barrón-López of PBS News Hour, Eugene Daniels of MSNBC and Mark Leibovich of The Atlantic to discuss this and more.
President Trump setting up for a showdown with Fed Chair Jerome Powell, saying his "termination cannot come fast enough." Then, a first glimpse at Kilmar Abrego Garcia after he was deported to an El Salvador prison. Plus, Health and Human Secretary RFK Jr. contradicts the CDC as he makes comments on autism rates. Peter Baker, Brooke Masters, Mark Zandi, Dr. Vin Gupta, and Matthew Dowd join The 11th Hour this Thursday.
The White House confirmed even higher tariffs on all Chinese imports. Plus, what the escalating conflict between two of the largest economies in the world means for Americans. And, the Supreme Court orders the Trump administration to "facilitate" the return of the Maryland father wrongly deported to EL Salvador. Peter Baker, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Sam Stein, Bill Cohan, Barry Ritholtz, Dan Osborn, and Ryan Holiday join The 11th Hour this Thursday.
President Trump's latest tariffs are followed by the worst one-day loss for the markets since the pandemic. Then, POTUS gets rid of three National Security Council aides after an Oval Office meeting with far-right activist Laura Loomer, who pushed for the firings. And, a Pentagon watchdog is now investigating Pete Hegseth's Signal chat blunder. Brendan Greeley, Max Chafkin, Justin Wolfers, Peter Baker, David Jolly, Representative Jake Auchincloss, Mayor Freddie O'Connell, Mayor Tim Keller, and Mayor Leonardo Williams join The 11th Hour this Thursday.
The Bogie and Bacall of Beltway journalistic power couples — Peter Baker of the New York Times and Susan Glasser of The New Yorker — return to the show to discuss the fallout from the first true crisis of Donald Trump's second term and an array of ongoing controversies embroiling the new administration. Peter and Susan explain why, despite the serious national security implications of Signalgate and the long knives being out for both Pete Hegseth and Michael Waltz, there's a decent chance that both will keep their jobs; Steve Witkoff is entirely out of his depth serving as Trump's envoy to Russia in the effort to end the war in Ukraine; and the decision to nix Elise Stefanik's bid to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nation is a clear sign that the GOP's political standing is increasingly imperiled. Peter and Susan also reflect on the myriad unnerving ways in which Trump's Washington reminds them of Moscow 25 years ago, when both were based there covering the dawn of the Putin era. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The fallout continues following Jeffrey Goldberg's report that top members of President Trump's national security team discussed military attack plans in a Signal group chat that inadvertently included Goldberg. Joining Goldberg to discuss this and more are Peter Baker of The New York Times, Susan Glasser of The New Yorker, Laura Barrón-López of PBS News Hour and Shane Harris of the Atlantic.
A federal judge orders the preservation of leaked Signal attack plan messages, inciting Trump's anger behind closed doors. And, Canada “is over” its relationship with America as backlash to Trump's tariff policies continues. Then, the legal battle for the students detained by ICE. Peter Baker, Carol Leonnig, Clint Watts, Ron Insana, Charlotte Howard, Alencia Johnson, Rick Wilson, and Joyce Vance join as Charles Coleman Jr. hosts The 11th Hour this Thursday.
Alicia Menendez – in for Nicolle Wallace – on growing national security concerns following The Atlantic's bombshell Signal reporting, the icy reaction to JD and Usha Vance's visit to Greenland, and Trump's latest move to instill fear on college campuses. Joined by: Peter Baker, John Brennan, David Jolly, Chioma Chukwu, Rep. Robert Garcia, Molly Hunter, Sen. Elissa Slotkin, Kristy Greenberg, Rick Stengel, Elie Mystal, and Alex Wagner.
Trump moves to dismantle the Department of Education - what it means for schools across the country. Plus, the latest on Trump's legal showdowns as one judge calls out the DOJ. And, Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasco-Cortez hit the road with their own message for the left. Peter Baker, Joyce Vance, Brendan Greeley, Ron Insana, Tim Miller, and Heather Cox Richardson join The 11th Hour this Thursday.
A judge says DOGE's gutting of USAID was likely unconstitutional and must be undone, while Chief Justice John Roberts pushes back against Trump's attack on a different judge. Plus, what we know about the limited ceasefire after Putin's phone call with Trump. And, Trump fires the only two Democrats on the FTC. Peter Baker, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Reed Galen, John Harwood, Rohit Chopra, Martin O'Malley, and Michael McFaul join The 11th Hour this Tuesday.
Trump's economic agenda is causing even more chaos on Wall Street as the S&P moves into correction territory and tariff threats increase. Plus, Senator Chuck Schumer backs a funding bill that would avoid a government shutdown, leaving a lot of Democrats unhappy. Then, judges order thousands of federal workers fired by Trump to be reinstated. Peter Baker, Carol Leonnig, Jon Allen, Bill Cohan, Dan Nathan, Mo Brooks, and Joyce Vance join The 11th Hour this Thursday.
The President pushes back some tariffs on Mexico and Canada, again. Plus, a closer look at the errors behind DOGE's “wall of receipts.” And, a federal judge extends a block on Trump's federal funding freeze. Peter Baker, Jon Allen, Brendan Greeley, David Farenthold, Joyce Vance, and Yoni Appelbaum join The 11th Hour this Thursday.
Susan Glasser, a staff writer at The New Yorker, where she writes a column on life in Washington and co-anchors a weekly roundtable discussion on "The Political Scene" podcast, and co-author with Peter Baker of The Divider: Trump in the White House, 2017-2021 (Doubleday, 2022), offers analysis, and fact-checking, of President Trump's speech to Congress.
On Friday, President Trump and Vice President JD Vance berated President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine in an explosive televised Oval Office meeting and abruptly cut short a visit that was meant to help coordinate a plan for peace.Peter Baker, chief White House correspondent for The Times, discusses the clash and its consequences.Guest: Peter Baker, the chief White House correspondent for The New York Times, covering President Trump and his administration.Background reading: Mr. Trump berated Mr. Zelensky in a fiery exchange at the White House.The public blowup could propel President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia to escalate the fight in Ukraine instead of agreeing to peace.For more information on today's episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Photo: Doug Mills/The New York Times Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Nicolle Wallace on Team Trump's alignment with Russia, exasperated voters demanding oversight for DOGE, and the head of the New York FBI field office retiring under pressure.Joined by: Amb. Steven Pifer, Peter Baker, Claire McCaskill, Caroline Zier, David Fahrenthold, Charlie Sykes, Eddie Glaude, Sen. Angus King, Andrew Weissmann, and Maria Ressa.
Rep. Melanie Stansbury says Americans can expect Democrats to get into some “good trouble” during Trump's upcoming Joint Address to Congress. Plus, Peter Baker joins to discuss his comparison of Donald Trump's media controls to the early days of Vladimir Putin.
President Trump abandoned Ukraine and its president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in an Oval Office meeting that devolved into a display of raw anger. The fallout has been swift and intense. Join guest moderator Franklin Foer, Peter Baker of The New York Times, Jonathan Karl of ABC News, Ashley Parker of The Atlantic and Nancy Youssef of The Wall Street Journal to discuss this and more.
President Trump met with British Prime Minister Starmer to discuss Russia's war in Ukraine as the White House prepares for President Zelensky's upcoming visit. Plus, how Trump's new tariff policies are straining the economy. And, the former executive editor of The Washington Post discusses Jeff Bezos' changes to its editorial section. Peter Baker, Luke Broadwater, Sam Stein, Brian Barrett, Rohit Chopra, Jason Furman, Marty Baron, and Matthew Dowd join The 11th Hour this Thursday.
The current regime has announced that they are following the authoritarian's handbook when it comes to controlling the media. Banning the AP from the Oval Office and other press events with the liar-in-chief wasn't enough for them, so now they've decided that they will decide which reporters and media outlets will be allowed to cover the office of the president in the WH Press Pool. The NY Times' chief White House correspondent Peter Baker likened the move to "how the Kremlin took over its own press pool and made sure that only compliant journalists were given access."Thankfully, David Dayen - executive editor of The American Prospect and one of the best journalists working today - had already agreed to be our guest today. In addition to the never-ending torrent of shit being propelled against the wall (and there's another ton of it today), I'll ask him about the current state of a free press in the US and what these actions portend.
They called it a "bombshell" on Tuesday, when Trump press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced they were going to take the credentialing and pooling powers away from the liberal press. Liberals screamed, conservatives cheered. New York Times reporter Peter Baker tweeted "this reminds me of how the Kremlin took over its own press pool and made sure that only compliant journalists were given access." That's not what Trump did.
This week, America switched sides. Ukraine is out, Russia is in. President Trump has blamed Ukraine for starting the war that was started by Russia, and America's traditional European allies are in a state of shock. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Peter Baker of The New York Times, Susan Glasser of The New Yorker and Jonathan Lemire of The Atlantic to discuss this and more.
Tonight marks one month of the second Trump administration. The mass layoffs of federal employees continue while Elon Musk defends the actions of DOGE as it slashes government agencies and embraces MAGA priorities. And, the Senate confirms Kash Patel, Trump loyalist, to lead the FBI. Peter Baker, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Joyce Vance, Justin Wolfers, Brian Barrett, Eric Lipton, and Michael Steele join The 11th Hour this Thursday night.
Trump faces roadblocks in the courts as his administration works overtime to overhaul the government. Plus, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defends Musk's DOGE team as "highly trained" professionals on the same day that a member of that team faced scandal and resigned. And,Democrats think Musk is now a liability for Trump. Peter Baker, Melanie Zanona, Hayes Brown, Joyce Vance, Justin Wolfers, Nick Timiraos, Michael Steele, and David French join The 11th Hour this Thursday.
In his second week in office, President Trump is on the defensive and casting blame after a terrible tragedy in the air over Washington and a chaotic week in politics. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Peter Baker of The New York Times, Mark Leibovich of The Atlantic, Ali Vitali of MSNBC and Nancy Youssef of The Wall Street Journal to discuss this and more.
What we're learning about the recovery effort and control tower staffing at the time of the deadly midair collision over the Potomac. Plus, Trump's national security nominees Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel face high-stakes Senate confirmation hearings. And, new reporting on top FBI officials being told to resign or face demotion. Katie Benner, Alan Mack, Ella Atkins, Peter Baker, Jon Allen, and Tim Miller join The 11th Hour this Thursday.
House Republicans reportedly float Medicare cuts and more to cover the cost of Trump's massive agenda. Plus, The many potential crypto opportunities for the Trump family. And, a federal judge temporarily blocks Trump's order to end birthright citizenship. Peter Baker, Carol Leonnig, Melanie Zanona, Peter Goodman, Peter Spiegel, Tim O'Brien, and Joyce Vance join The 11th Hour this Thursday.
Warning: This episode contains strong language.On Monday, in the culmination of an extraordinary political comeback, Donald J. Trump was officially sworn in as president of the United States for a second time.Mr. Trump's return comes just four years after being voted out of office, and being impeached for trying to overturn that result.Peter Baker and Jonathan Swan, who cover the White House for The Times, discuss the message Mr. Trump sent in his inaugural address and the actions he took during his first hours in office.Guests: Peter Baker, the chief White House correspondent for The New York Times; Jonathan Swan, a White House reporter for The New York Times.Background reading: President Trump's inauguration presented a vindication for the man and his movement.Mr. Trump pardoned Jan. 6 rioters and signed an order on TikTok.For more information on today's episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
On today’s show: Peter Baker of The New York Times joins to discuss the state of America as President Biden leaves and President-elect Trump is inaugurated. The latest from Gaza, where three hostages were released by Hamas as part of the ceasefire deal. The BBC explains who they are. Israel also released the first wave of Palestinian prisoners. NBC News has the details. Plus, President-elect Trump promised to save TikTok after it briefly went offline over the weekend; a polar vortex is bringing extremely cold weather to a big swath of the county, while dangerous winds threaten fire efforts in L.A.; and on MLK Day, Martin Luther King Jr.’s son has a message for Trump.
We could see the SCOTUS decision on the TikTok ban tomorrow, but Biden and Trump are looking to stop it from taking effect. Plus, Trump's Treasury nominee defends the president-elect and his economic plans. Then PM Netanyahu says Israeli negotiators have signed the ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas. Peter Baker, Andrew Desiderio, Mark McKinnon, Hagar Chemali, Justin Wolfers, Brendan Greeley, and Craig Fugate join The 11th Hour this Thursday.
Multiple fires continue to burn uncontrolled across southern California. Plus, former President Jimmy Carter returns to Plains, GA for his final burial. And, as people step up to help the Los Angeles community, California native and Oscar-winning Actress Jamie Lee Curtis pledges $1 million to help with the relief effort. She sits down with Stephanie for a wide ranging interview. Morgan Chesky, Jennifer Bjorklund, Tricia Cosentino, Rep. George Whitesides, Darrin Hurwitz, Peter Baker, Joyce Vance, and Jamie Lee Curtis join the 11th Hour this Thursday.
In 1976, after the Watergate scandal and the country's withdrawal from the Vietnam War, American voters elected Jimmy Carter, a Washington outsider who had served one term as governor of Georgia, to the presidency. Mr. Carter brought a new humility to the Oval Office but, by 1980, many Americans had tired of his modest sensibility and chose not to re-elect him. As it would turn out, the qualities that hurt Mr. Carter in the White House formed the foundation of a post-presidential period that helped redefine, and redeem, his legacy in the final decades of his life.Peter Baker, chief White House correspondent for The New York Times, explains the life, death and legacy of former President Jimmy Carter.Background reading: Read an obituary of Jimmy Carter, whose post-presidency was seen as a model for future commanders in chief.Mr. Carter defied the unwritten rule of former presidents: Don't criticize the occupant of the Oval Office.In a never-before-seen interview with The Times, in 2006, Mr. Carter reflected on his life and work as a leader during the Cold War, a Middle East peace broker and his post-presidential career as a citizen diplomat.For more information on today's episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
President Biden went back on his word by pardoning his son Hunter Biden. His stated rationale for granting the pardon will inevitably muddy the political waters as President-elect Donald J. Trump prepares to take office with plans to use the Justice Department and the F.B.I. to pursue “retribution” against his political adversaries.Peter Baker, chief White House correspondent, discusses where Mr. Biden's decision leaves the U.S. justice system.Guest: Peter Baker, chief White House correspondent for The New York Times.Background reading: Mr. Biden and Mr. Trump now agree on one thing: The Biden Justice Department has been politicized.Mr. Biden is facing criticism for absolving his son after insisting he would not.For more information on today's episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Warning: this episode contains strong language.In his first week as president-elect, Donald J. Trump moved at breakneck speed to fill out his cabinet with a set of loyalists who were both conventional and deeply unconventional, the U.S. Senate chose a leader who could complicate Trump's agenda, and President Joe Biden welcomed Trump back to the White House.Times Journalists Michael Barbaro, Julie Hirschfeld Davis, Peter Baker and Maggie Haberman, sat down to make sense of it all.Guest: Julie Hirschfeld Davis, who covers politics for The New York Times.Peter Baker, the chief White House correspondent for The New York Times.Maggie Haberman, a senior political correspondent for The New York Times.Background reading: Matt Gaetz is Mr. Trump's pick for attorney general.John Thune is set to become the next Senate majority leader.Mr. Biden and Mr. Trump's brief public display of civility was followed by a two-hour meeting behind closed doors.For more information on today's episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.