U.S. foreign policy has teased a 'pivot to Asia' for more than a decade, but as the war with Iran continues, attention is shifting elsewhere. But, Trump's threats to curtail long-running military exercises with South Korea, and the movement of a carrier formation from Asia to the Middle East, may have lasting impacts on the nation's diplomatic & military efforts.
Then, the Democratic National Committee has removed Iowa and New Hampshire from their 'first in the nation' status in the party's presidential primary process. We explain the changes & why the party is making them.
And, among the things we can't let go of this week: corgis.
This episode: senior political correspondent Tamara Keith, White House correspondent Emily Feng, political reporter Elena Moore, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.
This podcast was produced and edited by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs.
Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.
Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.
See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.
