RFK Jr. Confirmation Hearing

RFK Jr. Confirmation Hearing

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These swing voters don’t like or understand the reason for the war in Iran

NPR reporters observed focus groups of 12 swing voters from Michigan. We discuss their thoughts on the war in Iran and what they wish President Trump would focus on.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, political correspondent Ashley Lopez, and senior national political ...  Show more

The toll the war in Iran has on the U.S. economy

The United States’ war in Iran is roiling global oil markets. We discuss how that affects the American economy — not just at the gas pump — and how those economic challenges are playing in this year’s elections.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, chief economics corre ...  Show more

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