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The Trump administration’s decision to open a criminal investigation into the Federal Reserve chairman, Jerome H. Powell, has stunned the worlds of business and politics.Colby Smith and Glenn Thrush, who have been covering the news, discuss how the investigation came about, the p ...  Show more

Iran is experiencing expansive protests after economic grievances snowballed over the past two weeks into a broader challenge to the country’s authoritarian clerical rulers.In recent days, a full picture of the government’s crackdown on demonstrators has emerged, garnering global ...  Show more

After a wide-ranging conversation, the rapper-turned-flutist improvised with his band in the newsroom of The New York Times. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com ...  Show more

A little update on the tornado cleanup here in town. You guys are amazing! We talked about Kim Kardashian at Tom Brady's roast, Berkshire Hathaway this past weekend, and drinking so many bloody marry's you almost get sodium poisoning! Thanks to our podcast partner Centris Federal ...  Show more

Many of your favorite MSNBC hosts gathered recently at an annual fan event to talk about the future of the Democratic party and democracy itself. Jen teamed up with Rachel Maddow to tackle tough and thoughtful questions from audience members including how to cut through all th ...

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Trump Pressures Broadcasters Over Critical Coverage, Escalating Attack on Speech ...