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US-Iranian relations turn icy once again Feb 03, 2017

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After the Obama Administration's delicate diplomacy with Iran, Donald Trump says that country's "on notice" and today he implemented economic sanctions. We hear why and assess the risks of escalation between countries some call, "bitter friends and bosom enemies."

Trump makes good on shaking things up Feb 02, 2017

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President Trump is using the power of the White House the same way he did business: as a free-wheeling entrepreneur undeterred by the protocols or traditions of government as usual. We look at the consequences after just two weeks of his administration.

Trump picks Colorado judge to replace Scalia Feb 01, 2017

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President Trump's nominee to the Supreme Court fulfills a major campaign promise and lit a fire under Democrats still furious over the Republican stonewalling President Obama's own nominee. Guest host Barbara Bogaev explores whether a possible filibuster will take this fight all the way to Republicans launching the nuclear option -- and destroy the filibuster forever.

Is Trump waging a war on science? Jan 31, 2017

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Scientists in and outside of government are raising the alarm about the fate of science, data and environmental policy over the next four years. Guest host Barbara Bogaev gets reaction to the administration's early moves, and hears about ways the scientific community is fighting back.

Extreme vetting unleashes global chaos Jan 30, 2017

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It's been three days since President Trump signed an executive order banning all refugees and restricting travel by immigrants, but the consequences have been fast and far-reaching. Travelers were detained, protests escalated at airports in many US cities, and some top Republicans have criticized the order as too broad. Trump has hit back insisting this is not about religion, just terrorism. Barbara Bogaev guest hosts.

A 'special relationship' in the Brexit-Trump era Jan 27, 2017

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Theresa May is the first foreign leader to sit down with Donald Trump as Commander in Chief. The British Prime Minister says it's to build on the "special relationship" between the US and the UK. There's even talk of a new Trans-Atlantic trade deal. But how's that going to fly in a post-Brexit world, with a White House bent on "buy American, hire American?" Guest host Barbara Bogaev looks at how the US withdrawing from global treaties and embracing Russia complicates the relationship.

Trump's executive order begins his immigration crackdown Jan 26, 2017

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President Trump has issued orders to implement his promise to build a "Great Wall" on the Mexican border and penalize cities and other localities that try to protect undocumented immigrants from being rounded up and deported.

Trump on shaky grounds with the intel community Jan 25, 2017

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President Trump has apologized for comparing intelligence agents to "Nazis" — or has he? Will ongoing controversy undermine informed policy-making by the Chief Executive?

Trump budget tries to square cuts and spending Jan 24, 2017

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Donald Trump may be a rare, new breed of President, but he's faced with problems that are all too familiar. We hear about his first efforts at putting together a budget and keeping his promises all at the same time.

The future of activism in the Trump era Jan 23, 2017

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The Trump White House may disagree, but Saturday's turnout of protesters all over the country dwarfed the crowds who showed up for Friday's inauguration. Was it political theater… or the beginning of something new?

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