Politics Extra

Democrats Get Nothing

An entirely predictable end to the longest shutdown in history.

Nov 10 • 

Taegan Goddard

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October 2025

The Politics of the Shutdown

A conversation with Jessica Yellin and Taegan Goddard

Oct 30 • 

Taegan Goddard

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Jessica Yellin

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Four Ways Trump Acts Like a King

Add your own in the comments

Oct 21 • 

Taegan Goddard

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Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl

The anger on the right isn't about his music.

Oct 9 • 

Taegan Goddard

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How This Shutdown Might End

But it's not likely to end soon.

Oct 7 • 

Taegan Goddard

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September 2025

A Few Thoughts on Government Shutdowns

Fighting is fine -- unless you end up worse off than you were before.

Sep 30 • 

Taegan Goddard

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Trump Splinters His Base

Trump wins when voters think he can impose order on chaos. He loses when he creates chaos where there was none.

Sep 24 • 

Taegan Goddard

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Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension Is a Wake-Up Call

The loss of late-night voices is a blow to free speech — but it could be the spark Democrats need.

Sep 18 • 

Taegan Goddard

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May 2025

How well are you paying attention?

Take the Political Wire News Quiz

May 12 • 

Taegan Goddard

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March 2025

Trump Under Fire for Security Breach

Another tense day in Trump's Washington

Mar 25 • 

Taegan Goddard

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U.S. Officials Accidentally Share War Plans

Trump officials included a reporter in their group chat

Mar 24 • 

Taegan Goddard

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Trump’s Power Plays Spur Backlash

Fears of a constitutional crisis grow.

Mar 21 • 

Taegan Goddard

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