The Trump Trials: Sidebar

by The Washington Post

The Washington Post’s Libby Casey, Rhonda Colvin and James Hohmann gather for a weekly conversation about former president Donald Trump’s ongoing legal troubles. As trials loom in New York, Florida, Georgia and Washington, D.C., the team will break down the most important – and historic – twists and turns, all as Trump seeks a second term as president. The crew will sit down each Thursday (with the occasional breaking news episode) to discuss what has happened that week, and what’s coming up the next week – often with guest appearances from Washington Post reporters. Listen in to see how you can submit your own questions for the team to answer.

Episodes

Will Trump be able to deliver on his healthcare promises?

26m · Published 24 Mar 07:00

In a setback for the president, a vote on the GOP health care overhaul plan was delayed Thursday. How does it affect Trump's promises to voters? The Post's Mike DeBonis explains the politics, and we talk to Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) about what's next.

Will Trump really cut programs people depend on?

29m · Published 17 Mar 07:00

Trump’s budget proposes massive cuts to the arts, science and the poor: Can he do that? The Post’s Kelsey Snell weighs in on whether Trump’s requests will be met. Plus, Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen shares how Democrats in Congress are reacting.

Are Trump's attacks on the media a threat to freedom of the press?

32m · Published 10 Mar 08:00

How unusual is Trump's behavior toward the media? Media columnist Margaret Sullivan weighs in on that question and on what's at risk for democracy. Plus, WHCA president Jeff Mason shares what it's really like to be a member White House press corps.

Does Trump’s success depend on his relationship with Congress?

29m · Published 03 Mar 08:00

A master class in the relationship between party and president: The Post’s Robert Costa explains who’s running the show in Washington. He talks to GOP insider Grover Norquist on party unity under Trump and what it means for their agenda in Congress.

Do President Trump's business conflicts violate the Constitution?

26m · Published 24 Feb 08:00

The Post’s award-winning David Fahrenthold breaks down Trump’s many businesses, his complex foreign ties and the Emoluments Clause.

Will Trump ever release his tax returns?

25m · Published 17 Feb 08:00

Trump is the first major party nominee in decades to not release returns. What happens now that he's president? Does Flynn's resignation change things? Plus, Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr. (D-N.J.) on Democrats' efforts to make Trump's returns public.

Should Trump be spending weekends at Mar-a-Lago?

27m · Published 10 Feb 08:00

President Trump frequents his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, has a triplex penthouse in Trump Tower in downtown Manhattan and has his last name blazoned on dozens of properties around the world. Does that change things for the office of the presidency?

Will President Trump's immigration ban survive?

25m · Published 03 Feb 08:00

Is President Trump's executive order temporarily barring entry into the U.S. from seven majority-Muslim countries within the bounds of presidential power? With Marc Fisher, Post senior editor and author of "Trump Revealed," we answer that and more.

Can he tweet that?

29m · Published 27 Jan 10:00

We take a close look at Trump's tweets now that he's president. Can he make official policy statements on Twitter? And does that dictate government action? We explore the pros and cons when a president has a direct line to the people.

Introduction to the podcast

2m · Published 23 Jan 15:00

Host Allison Michaels gives a look at what to expect from the newest podcast from the Washington Post.

The Trump Trials: Sidebar has 320 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 133:09:47. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 25th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 16th, 2024 17:41.