Sen. Cory Booker; First Big Protests of Trump's Second Term; 100 Years of 100 Things: Trade Wars

The Brian Lehrer Show | Apr 7, 2025

On today's show:

U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D, NJ) talks about his record-breaking speech on the Senate floor last week and the Democratic response to Pres. Trump's agenda.
Elaine Godfrey, staff writer at The Atlantic, talks about this weekend's protests against the Trump administration, which drew thousands of people in all fifty states.

As our centennial series continues, Michael Froman, president of the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) and former U.S. trade representative in the Obama administration, explores the history of American trade policies and the swings since the early 20th century between free trade and protectionism.

Transcripts are posted to each segment as they become available.

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