PBS News Hour - Politics Monday
PBS
Amy Walter and Tamara Keith kick off the week with an in-depth discussion of the latest political news. Posted each Monday by 9 p.m., the Politics Monday podcast includes the full audio of every on-air segment. Is this not what you're looking for? Don't miss our other podcasts for our full shows, individual segments, Brooks and Capehart, Brief but Spectacular, and more. Find them in iTunes or in your favorite podcasting app. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Location:
United States
Genres:
News & Politics Podcasts
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PBS
Description:
Amy Walter and Tamara Keith kick off the week with an in-depth discussion of the latest political news. Posted each Monday by 9 p.m., the Politics Monday podcast includes the full audio of every on-air segment. Is this not what you're looking for? Don't miss our other podcasts for our full shows, individual segments, Brooks and Capehart, Brief but Spectacular, and more. Find them in iTunes or in your favorite podcasting app. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Language:
English
Episodes
Tamara Keith and Jasmine Wright on Trump's feud with Pope Leo
4/13/2026
NPR's Tamara Keith and Jasmine Wright of NOTUS join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including Congressman Swalwell's resignation, the race for California governor, the feud between President Trump and Pope Leo, Trump losing some support from religious Americans and how high gas prices could impact the midterms. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Duration:00:08:49
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump's shifting messaging on Iran war
4/6/2026
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump's shifting deadlines and threats on Iran, questions about his messaging on the war and new polls showing his approval rating slipping amid economic concerns. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Duration:00:07:19
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on turnout for 'No Kings' protests
3/30/2026
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including this weekend's third "No Kings" protests, signs of trouble for the GOP ahead of the midterms, the challenges Democrats face and the ongoing DHS shutdown. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Duration:00:10:23
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on GOP facing midterm pressure from DHS shutdown, Iran war
3/23/2026
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including air travelers facing long lines as the Homeland Security shutdown drags on, President Trump digging in to push Congress to pass the SAVE Act, Republicans facing political pressure from the war and rising gas prices and Trump putting his mark on D.C. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Duration:00:08:49
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the impact of Trump's push for the SAVE Act
3/16/2026
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump's push for the Senate to pass the SAVE Act, what's at stake with primaries for the midterm elections underway and the impact of the war in Iran. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Duration:00:08:08
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump's midterm message
3/9/2026
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including the political fallout of military action in Iran, Trump's focus on the Save America Act and how Republicans are feeling about the midterms. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Duration:00:07:06
Tamara Keith and Jasmine Wright on Trump losing support from independents
2/23/2026
NPR's Tamara Keith and Jasmine Wright of NOTUS join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including what Americans are saying about the direction of the country ahead of President Trump's State of the Union address. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Duration:00:08:48
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the public's response to the Epstein files
2/16/2026
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including who is facing pressure to make a deal to end the partial government shutdown, how the public is responding to the release of the Epstein files and their favorite fictional presidents. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Duration:00:07:14
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump's low approval ratings
2/9/2026
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including a new poll showing what Americans think of President Trump and his policies, how it will influence midterm voters and Trump's racist post on social media. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Duration:00:07:04
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the GOP's shrinking margin in the House
2/2/2026
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including a special election in Texas eroding Republicans' margin in the U.S. House of Representatives as the federal government partially shuts down again. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Duration:00:06:27
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump losing support over his immigration crackdown
1/26/2026
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including cracks emerging inside the Republican Party over the Trump administration's handling of its immigration crackdown. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Duration:00:07:40
Amy Walter and Jasmine Wright on Trump's control of GOP lawmakers
1/19/2026
Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter and Jasmine Wright of NOTUS join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including the relationship between the White House and Republicans in Congress and President Trump's push for Greenland. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Duration:00:07:50
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on pushback to Trump's threats to Federal Reserve
1/12/2026
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including some Republicans pushing back against President Trump's threats to the Federal Reserve, opposition to military action in Venezuela and tensions continue to rise after the ICE shooting in Minneapolis. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Duration:00:08:14
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the political fallout from military action in Venezuela
1/5/2026
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including lawmakers returning to Washington to face the fallout from U.S. military action in Venezuela, another government shutdown deadline and a health care fight ahead. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Duration:00:09:08
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump expanding presidential power
12/29/2025
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Lisa Desjardins to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump expanding presidential power in unprecedented ways, the GOP's legislative victories and the political word of the year. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Duration:00:09:24
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on a fractured Republican Party
12/22/2025
NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join William Brangham to discuss the latest political news, including a fractured Republican Party on display and fallout from the partial release of the Epstein files. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Duration:00:08:28
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump facing GOP pushback over his comments on Rob Reiner
12/15/2025
NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump garnering rare backlash from members of his party for a social media post about the death of director Rob Reiner and Congress running out of time to reach a deal on the Affordable Care Act. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Duration:00:08:42
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the pushback against Trump policies
12/8/2025
NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including how President Trump is starting to face some pushback on several fronts, including from within his own party, and the impact of the president's economic policies. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Duration:00:08:09
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the political reaction to Trump’s boat strikes
12/1/2025
NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including lawmakers on both sides of the aisle search for answers on how the military carried out strikes on alleged Venezuelan drug boats, President Trump's picks for U.S. attorney jobs and a special election in Tennessee could serve as a midterm bellwether. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Duration:00:09:16
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on GOP’s struggle with rising health care costs
11/24/2025
NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including Republicans in Congress struggling with how to deal with rising health care costs, a former key Trump ally departing Congress and the early dissolution of DOGE. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Duration:00:08:29