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Trump's Terms

Trump's Terms

NPR 467 Episodes Jul 24, 2026

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.

Episodes

Subpoenas, lawsuits, and Trump's increasingly hostile relationship with the press
Subpoenas, lawsuits, and Trump's increasingly hostile relationship with the press Jul 24, 2026 478 Ahead of Friday night's rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner, NPR senior political correspondent Tamara Keith and media correspondent David Folkenflik discuss Trump’s ever-shifting relationship with the press.Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data
Trump ramps up aggression toward Iran despite dwindling support at home
Trump ramps up aggression toward Iran despite dwindling support at home Jul 23, 2026 281 President Trump is lobbing new threats at Iran as polling shows even his base is getting weary of the Iran war. NPR's Deepa Shivaram reports. Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Priva
Trump's new tariff threats fuel economic uncertainty in Canada
Trump's new tariff threats fuel economic uncertainty in Canada Jul 22, 2026 461 President Trump's renewed tariff threats are rattling businesses, consumers and lawmakers in Canada, raising concerns about the potential impact. Then, NPR's Michel Martin speaks with longtime Canadian journalist Peter Mansbridge about how Canada views President Trump's latest tariff threats.Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.See pcm
Trump cuts to advisory groups leaves hospitals without key expertise on disease
Trump cuts to advisory groups leaves hospitals without key expertise on disease Jul 21, 2026 321 Under the Trump administration, dozens of advisory committees have been ended or frozen, including one on controlling infection in healthcare settings. NPR's Katia Riddle reports.Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podc
Trump said the election system is broken. What do swing voters make of the claim?
Trump said the election system is broken. What do swing voters make of the claim? Jul 20, 2026 272 What did some swing state voters think of President Trump's primetime speech on elections? NPR's Tamara Keith reports.Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
Ranking intel Democrat calls Trump's speech "more brazen" than expected
Ranking intel Democrat calls Trump's speech "more brazen" than expected Jul 17, 2026 352 NPR's A Martinez discusses President Trump's speech on election security with Connecticut Rep. Jim Himes, the ranking Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee.Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship
Kevin Warsh says the Fed is determined to bring rising prices under control
Kevin Warsh says the Fed is determined to bring rising prices under control Jul 16, 2026 286 In his first testimony as the new chairman of the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh shared his views on a range of topics from artificial intelligence to immigration. NPR's Scott Horsley reports.Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manag
National Guard deployment in D.C. extended until 2029
National Guard deployment in D.C. extended until 2029 Jul 15, 2026 262 The National Guard will remain deployed in Washington, D.C., through Inauguration Day 2029 as part of President Trump's anti-crime mission in the city, unless the president deems otherwise, the Pentagon confirmed to NPR. NPR's Kat Lonsdorf reports.Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collec
Judge says Trump IRS lawsuit was filed to 'manipulate the judicial process'
Judge says Trump IRS lawsuit was filed to 'manipulate the judicial process' Jul 14, 2026 294 NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Georgetown law professor and former federal prosecutor Paul Butler about Monday's ruling in the IRS settlement case involving President Trump.Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast s
DOJ subpoenas New York Times reporters
DOJ subpoenas New York Times reporters Jul 13, 2026 287 The subpoenas came after New York Times journalists reported on security concerns related to the Qatar-donated Air Force One plane that President Trump has used.Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship pr
Why did Trump swap out his new Air Force One in Turkey?
Why did Trump swap out his new Air Force One in Turkey? Jul 9, 2026 192 In a surprise switch, President Trump left Turkey in an older Air Force One plane instead of the Boeing 787 luxury jet donated by Qatar last year, raising questions about security and retrofits. NPR's Joel Rose reports. Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal dat
Democrats and Republicans pitch different visions of America on July 4th
Democrats and Republicans pitch different visions of America on July 4th Jul 6, 2026 291 Both parties used the Fourth of July holiday to pitch their vision for the country. NPR's Mara Liasson reports. Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

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