The Decoded Podcast

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The drug crisis is only getting worse. Here's Biden's plan Dec 30, 2020

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POLITICO's Brianna Ehley lays out President-elect Joe Biden's plan to address a drug crisis that's only grown during the coronavirus pandemic.
Brianna Ehley is a health reporter for POLITICO.
Olivia Reingold is a host and producer for POLITICO audio.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.

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Presenting ... POLITICO Energy: Climate change — a mortgage disaster in the making? Dec 29, 2020

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Natural disasters are growing stronger and more frequent from climate change. Every hurricane or wildfire can be a multi-billion dollar financial loss for the American economy. In a special presentation of POLITICO Energy, reporter Zack Colman explains how failure to price in the risk of natural disasters is creating a bubble in the housing market, one that could burst in the coming years.

Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy.
Zack Colmanis an energy reporter for POLITICO
Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.

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What Kamala Harris Faces as a ‘First’ Dec 28, 2020

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Kamala Harris has been inducted into one of the world’s most exclusive clubs: the executive office. Teresa Wiltz explains why she'll face many challenges as she checks off so many "first" boxes.
Teresa Wiltz is a politics editor for POLITICO.
Erica Morrison is a host and producer for POLITICO.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.

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Trump and Twitter's relationship status? It's complicated Dec 23, 2020

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President-elect Joe Biden gets handed the keys to the POTUS Twitter account at noon on January 20. Trump's official POTUS account will be archived, just as Barack Obama's was before him. But what about @realdonaldtrump — Trump's (personal) account that has 88 million followers?Technology reporter Nancy Scola discusses Twitter cracking down on Trump's tweets and whether he could get booted off Twitter once he's no longer president.
Nancy Scola is a senior tech reporter for POLITICO.
Annie Rees is a producer and host for POLITICO Audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.

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Presenting ... Nerdcast: Abuela is always right, and other lessons from Florida 2020 Dec 22, 2020

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It's an unspoken rule not to talk politics at the dinner table — unless you have a podcast recording, then it's fine! In a special presentation of POLITICO's Nerdcast, reporter Sabrina Rodriguez gets real with her Cuban family — abuela Diana, aunt Gloria and mom Martha — about their 2020 votes, and how Cuban Americans in Miami-Dade County helped Donald Trump win Florida. Then she talks to host Scott Bland about whether the ultimate purple state is drifting red.
Scott Bland is the host of Nerdcast and a politics editor at POLITICO.
Sabrina Rodriguez is a political reporter at POLITICO.
Annie Reesis a producer for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is senior producer for POLITICO audio.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.

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Welcome to Tokelahoma! Dec 21, 2020

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Oklahoma used to be known for its harsh drug laws. But in 2018, the Republican stronghold legalized medical marijuana. Now, business is booming. POLITICO's Paul Demko explains how one of the reddest states became the nation’s hottest weed market.
Paul Demko is cannabis editor for POLITICO.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
Read more: How One of the Reddest States Became the Nation’s Hottest Weed Market

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Presenting ... Global Translations: Sponsored Content — Greening the global economy Dec 20, 2020

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As the world looks to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to net zero by 2050, the financial sector is playing a critical role in facilitating this low-carbon transition through the deployment of innovative financing solutions and by rethinking how climate risk is analyzed and managed.

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How to Covid-proof the White House Dec 18, 2020

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In the hours between Trump’s exit from the White House and Biden’s entrance, a team of cleaners will wipe down every surface and mist the air with disinfectant to rid the halls of any lingering virus particles. After that, masks will be mandatory and testing will be constant. POLITICO’s Alice Miranda Ollstein breaks down how Biden and his team are working to transform the White House from hotspot to bubble. Plus, 35 states file an antitrust suit against Google. And Biden plans to nominate Rep. Deb Haaland as the first Native American head of the Interior Department.
Alice Miranda Ollstein is a health care reporter for POLITICO.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
Read more: How Biden aims to Covid-proof his administration

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The beginning of the end of the pandemic Dec 17, 2020

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Nearly a year after the first case of coronavirus was confirmed in the U.S., officials began issuing the first round of coronavirus vaccines this week. POLITICO’s Dan Diamond and Rachel Roubein break down what the historic moment means for frontline workers — and why getting the whole country vaccinated won’t be easy. Plus, Biden taps Brenda Mallory to lead the White House Council on Environmental Quality. And the Federal Reserve is giving a slightly better forecast for the economy.
Rachel Roubeinis a health care reporter for POLITICO.
Dan Diamond is health policy reporter for POLITICO.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
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The wave of evictions is coming Dec 16, 2020

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A federal eviction ban is on track to expire at the end of the year, putting millions of Americans at risk of losing their homes. POLITICO’s Katy O’Donnell explains why the situation could hurt tenants — particularly Black and latino renters — far beyond the end of the pandemic. Plus, Biden taps former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm to run the Energy Department. And Facebook lifts its political ad ban for Georgia only.
Katy O'Donnell covers housing for POLITICO.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.

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