Tamara Keith

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Kamala Harris embraces her prosecutor past in campaign against Trump

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris is using her record as a prosecutor to her advantage in the campaign against former president Donald Trump. So far, it appears to be working. That's a big contrast from her 2020 Democratic presidential primary bid. But this is a different race and the politics of crime have changed, too.

This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, voting correspondent Ashley Lopez, and White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram.

The podcast is produced by Casey Morell and Kelli Wessinger. Our intern is Bria Suggs. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.

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GOP attacks Tim Walz, who served 24 years in National Guard, over military record

Monday, August 12, 2024

In 2018, Tim Walz said he carried weaponry "in war" when pushing for gun control, despite never serving in combat. He also said he chose to retire from the military after 24 years, shortly before his unit deployed to Iraq, in order to focus on his run for Congress.

This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, veterans correspondent Quil Lawrence, and senior political editor and correspondent Ron Elving.

The podcast is produced by Casey Morell and Kelli Wessinger. Our intern is Bria Suggs. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.

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Weekly Roundup: Trump rambles as Harris rallies

Friday, August 09, 2024

Former President Trump held a long, meandering press conference at his Mar-a-Lago residence on Thursday, where he committed to a Sept. 10 debate with his main challenger, Vice President Kamala Harris. Meanwhile, Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, are barnstorming the country and holding large rallies.

This podcast: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, political reporter Stephen Fowler, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.

The podcast is produced by Casey Morell and Kelli Wessinger. Our intern is Bria Suggs. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.

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What our latest poll says about the presidential race

Thursday, August 08, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris opened a narrow lead over former President Trump in the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll, but it is still within the margin of error. Trump is still trusted by more voters on handling immigration and the economy, while Harris leads on abortion and preserving democracy.

This podcast: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.

The podcast is produced by Casey Morell and Kelli Wessinger. Our intern is Bria Suggs. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.

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President Biden addresses the nation, with an eye on his legacy

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

The president was emphatic about the threat that Donald Trump poses to American democracy. He said that after a lifetime of service, it was time to pass the torch.

This episode: voting correspondent Ashley Lopez, senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.

The podcast is produced by Casey Morell and Kelli Wessinger. Our intern is Bria Suggs. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.

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Vice President Harris quickly racks up endorsements from Dems and would-be opponents

Monday, July 22, 2024

Vice President Harris faces no major opposition for the Democratic nomination. The fundraising platform ActBlue has reported more than $50 million in donations since she was endorsed by President Biden last night. Now, attention is turning to who she may select for her running mate.

This episode: voting correspondent Ashley Lopez, senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, and political correspondent Susan Davis.

The podcast is produced by Casey Morell and Kelli Wessinger. Our intern is Bria Suggs. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.

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Monday Morning Politics: The Campaign After the Attempted Assassination of Trump

Monday, July 15, 2024

The fallout from the attempted assassination of Donald Trump at a rally, Democrats' panic over Joe Biden's candidacy, and the start of the Republican National Convention.

Biden addresses nation after an assassination attempt targets Donald Trump

Sunday, July 14, 2024

President Biden addressed the nation from the Oval Office. He used the remarks to again decry political violence, which he said has no place in American democracy.

The alleged shooter, who was killed by the Secret Service, has been identified by law enforcement as Thomas Mathew Crooks, a 20-year-old from Bethel Park, Pa., a town south of Pittsburgh. The motive behind the attack is not yet understood.

This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, justice correspondent Carrie Johnson, senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, and White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez.

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The podcast is produced by Jeongyoon Han, Casey Morell and Kelli Wessinger. Our intern is Bria Suggs. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.

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President Biden, defiant, is not going anywhere — except the campaign trail.

Tuesday, July 09, 2024

Over the weekend, a number of high-level congressional Democrats called for the president to step back from the ticket. He sent a letter on Monday that said, in short, fat chance. And, for now, it appears that Biden has largely stopped the bleeding.

This episode: national political correspondent Sarah McCammon, senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, and congressional reporter Barbara Sprunt.

The podcast is produced by Jeongyoon Han, Casey Morell and Kelli Wessinger. Our intern is Bria Suggs. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.

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Roundup: Dems ask if Biden's time is up; DOJ fears unethical orders post-SCOTUS

Friday, July 05, 2024

With Congress returning to Washington next week and more lawmakers raising the possibility that President Biden should step down from the ticket, the president's ABC interview and weekend events will be closely watched by Democrats looking for a clear path forward.

And after the Supreme Court ruled that presidents cannot be prosecuted for the work that makes up the core responsibilities of the office, some Department of Justice staff are worried that presidents could order them to do unethical or illegal things.

This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, congressional correspondent Deirdre Walsh, senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro, and national justice correspondent Carrie Johnson.

The podcast is produced by Jeongyoon Han, Casey Morell and Kelli Wessinger. Our intern is Bria Suggs. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.

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Campaign roundup: Biden's troubles come as Trump's fundraising hits highs

Wednesday, July 03, 2024

As President Joe Biden continued to face fallout from his poor performance at the CNN Presidential Debate — including calls from fellow Democrats to drop out of the race — former President Donald Trump raised a lot of money, had his New York criminal sentencing delayed & won an immunity case at the U.S. Supreme Court.

This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.

The podcast is produced by Jeongyoon Han, Casey Morell and Kelli Wessinger. Our intern is Bria Suggs. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.

Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.

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A London court will rule on Julian Assange's extradition to the U.S.

Sunday, May 19, 2024

A London court could decide the fate of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on Monday: Will he be freed, or will he be sent to the U.S. to face 18 charges under the Espionage Act?

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The Supreme Court ruled to protect the CFPB. Here's why it matters for your money

Sunday, May 19, 2024

NPR's Tamara Keith speaks with Rohit Chopra, the director of the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, about a Supreme Court decision that validated how the bureau is funded.

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Rock icon or a victim of exploitation? Examining Amy Winehouse's legacy

Sunday, May 19, 2024

A just-released, fictionalized film looks at the life of British singer Amy Winehouse. The music and career of the real Amy Winehouse still fascinate.

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Trump addresses NRA's annual meeting, urges them to vote

Sunday, May 19, 2024

Former President Trump addressed the NRA's annual meeting in Dallas on Saturday. The meeting comes as the gun lobby group continues to reel from years of legal, financial, and internal turmoil.

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Furiosa makes a splash at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival

Sunday, May 19, 2024

NPR's Tamara Keith asks Inverse critic and entertainment editor Hoai-Tran Bui about some of the buzz-worthy movies at this year's Cannes Film Festival.

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Is 'regenerative farming' the climate-friendly solution to meat production

Sunday, May 19, 2024

Plant-forward restaurants Sweetgreen and Sage Vegan are adding beef to their menus from farms with "regenerative farming" practices. Does the climate math of regenerative farming add up?

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Biden will address the commencement ceremony at Morehouse College. Protests are expected

Sunday, May 19, 2024

President Biden makes an address today during commencement ceremonies at Morehouse College in Atlanta at a time when protests over his handling of the war in Gaza are rocking U.S. college campuses.

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Politics chat: Biden and Trump pin their hopes on debate to give them an edge

Sunday, May 19, 2024

The contest between Joe Biden and Donald Trump looks tight and each candidate hopes upcoming debates will shift the campaign in their favor.

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Sudanese musician Sinkane on his new album 'We Belong'

Sunday, May 19, 2024

NPR's Tamara Keith speaks with Sudanese musician Ahmed Gallab, who performs as Sinkane, about his new album, "We Belong."

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