The 10 Best Start Here Podcast Episodes
1) How Syria’s Government Suddenly Fell
Syrian rebels take over Damascus, driving Bashar al-Assad from the country his family has ruled for generations. President-elect Donald Trump describes his plans to pardon January 6th rioters. And fed...Show More
2) Will Biden’s Pardon Haunt Democrats?
Democrats in Washington express disappointment with President Biden’s decision to pardon his son. The Supreme Court considers FDA regulations on flavored vapes. And New York jurors deliberate over a s...Show More
3) Beg Your Pardon?
In a dramatic about-face, President Biden says he will pardon his son, Hunter Biden, who was awaiting sentencing on federal convictions. President-elect Trump nominates a new FBI director with a histo...Show More
4) Israel and Hezbollah Agree to Ceasefire
A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah takes effect. President-elect Trump threatens to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico. And, Thanksgiving flights are facing delays because of an air traffic con...Show More
5) Case Dismissed: Jack Smith Throws in the Towel
Special counsel Jack Smith’s election interference case against President-elect Trump is tossed after he requested a dismissal because of a Justice Department policy. Macy’s delays a quarterly earning...Show More
6) Trump Rounds Out His Cabinet
President-elect Trump makes his final selections to head federal agencies. Hezbollah responds to Israeli missile strikes with a barrage of rockets and drones. And Erik and Lyle Menendez prepare to mee...Show More
7) Trump’s AG Pivot
Matt Gaetz withdraws from consideration for attorney general, as President-elect Trump quickly selects Pam Bondi as a replacement. Jussie Smollett’s conviction is overturned by the Illinois Supreme Co...Show More
8) Trump’s Pressure Campaign on Congress
President-elect Trump uses his political muscle to keep attorney general nominee Matt Gaetz on track for confirmation. Congressional Republicans ban the first transgender House member from using the w...Show More
9) EconomiX: Musk’s Wish List
President-elect Trump picks a close ally of Elon Musk for commerce secretary, reflecting both men’s priorities. Manhattan prosecutors argue for “pausing” Trump’s criminal sentencing until he leaves of...Show More
10) How Mass Deportations Would Work
President-elect Trump confirms that he plans to declare a national emergency at the border, which could clear the way to involve the military in a mass deportation effort. An attorney for two women ca...Show More