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Are you curious about the latest political news but too busy to keep up? "2026Talks" is a daily 3-minute podcast where we're following our democracy in historic times.

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Oct 30, 2026

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2021Talks - February 25, 2021 25.02.2021

President Biden hails a rare moment of bipartisanship and moves to strengthen supply chains, the Senate barrels forward with confirmation hearings, and the Postmaster apologizes for service delays.

2021Talks - February 24, 2021 24.02.2021

The U.S. and Canada plot a partnership for the future; faulty intelligence blamed for security failures at the Capitol; and hearings continue for top spots in the Biden administration.

2021Talks - January 23, 2021 23.02.2021

President Biden commends America's profound courage while marking a grim milestone, the White House defends its OBM pick while Senate opposition grows, and a House committee advances COVID-19 relief.

2021Talks - February 22, 2021 22.02.2021

Biden's AG pick vows to fight white supremacy, an accused Capitol rioter claims she had VIP access, and Trump loyalists are willing to split with the GOP.

2021Talks - February 19, 2021 19.02.2021

Democrats introduce a sweeping immigration bill as Biden administration tells ICE to prioritize national security threats. Also, former RNC Chair Michael Steele predicts Republicans will lose Texas in 2024.

2021Talks - February 18, 2021 18.02.2021

The Biden administration sends supplies to Texas where millions are without power, Congress holds a hearing on slavery reparations, and a Kentucky County GOP chair calls on Senator Mitch McConnell to resign.

2021Talks - February 17, 2021 17.02.2021

Trump facing more legal woes, vying for GOP leadership with Mitch McConnell while investigations continue into Capitol insurrection; House Democrats work on third COVID relief bill and CARES funding credited for helping secure 2020 Elections.

2021Talks - February 16, 2021 16.02.2021

The Parler social network favored by conservatives and used during the Capitol riot is back online with new community guidelines, plus a deep dive into dozens of election-related bills across the country.

2021Talks - February 15, 2021 15.02.2021

Democrats defend their impeachment case despite acquittal, while Republicans worry about the trial's implications for 2022; President Biden urges gun law reform, and a deputy White House press secretary resigns.

2021Talks - February 12, 2021 12.02.2021

Trump's impeachment defense begins today. The lead House prosecutor argued Trump incited the crowd even after violence started. GOP leaders try to prevent a rift in the party, and Biden says it'll be fall before a vaccine is available for all who want it. 

2021Talks - February 11, 2021 11.02.2021

Prosecutors laid out their case in Donald Trump's impeachment trial, showing the Capitol riot in vivid detail, and President Biden sanctions the leaders of Myanmar's coup.

2021Talks - February 10, 2021 10.02.2021

The Senate deems Trump's impeachment constitutional, Biden's pick to head the Budget Office apologizes for past attacks on Republicans, and the White House pushes to get the COVID vaccine to vulnerable communities.

2021Talks - February 9, 2021 09.02.2021

A day for the history books as Trump's impeachment trial starts, a former Secretary of State and a GOP Congressman have died, a new VA secretary is confirmed, and COVID cases are dropping.

2021Talks - February 9, 2021 08.02.2021

Child tax credits are being debated in Congress, Representative Liz Cheney has strong words about Trump ahead of Tuesday's Senate impeachment trial, and former federal prosecutor Shan Wu analyzes Trump's defense.

2021Talks - February 5, 2021 05.02.2021

House removes Taylor Green from committees, with support form 12 Republicans. Senate may subpoena Trump, and Biden moves on Yemen, Burma, START and student debt reduction.

2021Talks - February 4, 2021 04.02.2021

House Republicans decide not to punish Taylor Greene or Cheney themselves, and go after Ilhan Omar. Harvard constitutional law professor Laurence Tribe thinks House should remove Green from committee assignments. Senate Dems finally take control, could vote on COVID relief package as soon as Friday.

2021Talks - February 3, 2021 03.02.2021

Biden targets more Trump immigration policies: new Homeland Security Chief Mayorkas sworn in; impeachment legal arguments take shape: Senate not censuring itself; and Space Force kerfluffle.

2020Talks - February 2, 2021 02.02.2021

A group of 10 Republican senators, including Susan Collins of Maine, met with President Joe Biden yesterday evening to share their COVID relief plan - about a third of Biden's 1.9 trillion dollar stimulus package. The Congressional Budget Office claims the economy is improving faster than they expected, which could boost Republicans.

2021Talks - February 1, 2021 01.02.2021

COVID relief compromise? Senate Republicans have a plan but their motive is questioned; a major shake-up for Trump's impeachment defense; and loyalties dividing the GOP.

2021Talks - January 29, 2021 29.01.2021

Biden signs executive order expanding access to the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid, reversing Trump policies. Immigration advocates respond to exclusion of ICE detention centers from Biden ban on federal use of private prisons. Speaker Nancy Pelosi says a COVID relief package may start getting votes next week.

2021Talks - January 28, 2021 28.01.2021

Some Senate Democrats consider alternatives to Trump impeachment trial. President Biden signed executive orders Wednesday combating climate change, and sets modern record of EOs during his first week in office.

2021Talks - January 27, 2021 27.01.2021

The Senate moves forward with Trump's impeachment trial; scholars question the legality of impeachment after an official is out of office.

2021Talks - January 26, 2021 26.01.2021

Senate prepares for impeachment trial; SCOTUS ends emolument suits against Trump, but Guiliani faces new liability. SecTreas Yellen confirmed, Huckabee announced AR gubernatorial run while other GOP Senators are stepping down. Transgender people back in the military and Biden unveils his "Buy American" plan while First Lady gets active; and Harriet Tubman may become first Black American on a stamp...

2021Talks - January 25, 2021 25.01.2021

The GOP debates the constitutionality of impeaching a former president; concerns emerge over a new domestic terrroism bill; and the White House looks to both sides of the aisle to pass new COVID relief.

2021Talks - January 22, 2021 22.01.2021

Cabinet appointments moving along: SecDef Nominee Lloyd Austin's Senate confirmation may come today. Tribal reaction to Biden's permit cancellation of Keystone Pipeline, plus new details on COVID-response.

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