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President Joe Biden is promising a complete reversal of the problems that plagued the Trump administration. But one is sure to stick around: the coronavirus pandemic. POLITICO’s Alice Miranda Ollstein breaks down the details of Biden’s plan to beat Covid — and looks at whether he’ll be able to get vaccine rollout back on track. Plus, Democrats officially take control of the Senate. And stocks hit record highs.Alice Miranda Ollstein is a health care reporter for POLITICO.Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Read more: Biden pledges, once more, to lead America away from dystopiaBiden team fears rocky transition may have revealed only ‘tip of the iceberg’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Streets are deserted. Stores are boarded up. Troops line the perimeter of the Capitol. This is the backdrop of President-elect Biden’s inauguration — and as POLITICO Playbook's Tara Palmeri reports, it could be the backdrop of a new Washington for weeks to come. Plus, the coronavirus death toll passes 400,000 in the U.S. And federal officials prepare to charge a woman for allegedly stealing a laptop from Speaker Pelosi’s office during the insurrection.Tara Palmeri is a Playbook co-author for POLITICO.Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Read more in the POLITICO Playbook newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When POLITICO’s Eugene Daniels thinks about how he'll cover Kamala Harris as one of the new authors of the Playbook newsletter, he remembers his grandma, who didn’t think her grandson would see a Black woman vice president in his lifetime. Eugene joins Dispatch to talk about how Harris will make history when she’s sworn in tomorrow — and what sort of challenges she’ll face as “a first.” Plus, the Pentagon deploys hundreds of active-duty troops for inauguration security. And the Census Bureau director steps down.Eugene Daniels is a White House reporter and Playbook co-author for POLITICO.Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Read more in the POLITICO Playbook newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The idea of a traditional career path is changing — and for the better. Technological advances and changing labor markets are spurring nontraditional job training methods like reskilling and upskilling to grow in popularity. But how are these new training programs working? Hosts Ryan Heath and Luiza Savage talk with guests in the new job training game.Ryan Heath is the host of "Global Translations".Luiza Savage is a host of "Global Translations".Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO Audio.Kara Tabor is a producer for POLITICO Audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer for POLITICO Audio.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio.Alison Dempsey is a project manager at Solar Holler in West Virginia.Joel Duran is an IBM consultant and P-TECH program consultant.Ong Tze-Ch’in is the chief executive of SkillsFuture Singapore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s been seven days since Trump’s last tweet, after Twitter and several other tech giants banned the President amid the fallout from last week’s insurrection. POLITICO’s Nancy Scola takes us inside big tech’s decision to dump Trump — and looks at how Silicon Valley’s influence in politics could come under sharper scrutiny in the coming years. Plus, Biden calls for a vast expansion of the federal pandemic response. And McCarthy rejects calls to remove Cheney from GOP leadership.Nancy Scola is a senior tech reporter for POLITICO.Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Read more in POLITICO's Morning Tech newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the nation reels from a violent insurrection and a devastating pandemic, President Trump has become the first president in U.S. history to be impeached twice. So how did we get here? Dan Diamond — who is sadly leaving POLITICO after five years on the health beat — explains how there were warning signs in the early days of President Trump’s health policies. Plus, Biden's transition team urges quick confirmations of his national security picks. And Johnson & Johnson falls behind on vaccine production.Dan Diamond is health policy reporter for POLITICO.Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Read Dan's coverage of the coronavirus pandemic:Trump team failed to follow NSC’s pandemic playbook‘We want them infected’: Trump appointee demanded ‘herd immunity’ strategy, emails reveal‘It’s like every red flag’: Trump-ordered HHS ad blitz raises alarmsHow Trump warped HHS long before Covid-19 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Impeachment. Inauguration. The transfer of power. The next seven days will be critical, and intelligence officials are already warning of possible "armed protests" across the country. Garrett Graff explains how the security failures during last week's insurrection raise questions about how prepared the country is for more threats. Plus, U.S. will require Covid testing for arriving international flights. And Trump tries to defend himself ahead of impeachment.Garrett Graff is a journalist covering national security, including for POLITICO Magazine.Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Read more: Behind the Strategic Failure of the Capitol Police Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

100 million vaccinations in 100 days. It’s one of the main promises President-elect Biden has made for when he takes office. But with the Trump administration’s vaccination efforts hitting roadblocks and falling behind schedule, Biden’s goal is looking more out of reach by the day. POLITICO’s Adam Cancryn reports. Plus, Biden is eyeing ways to prevent impeachment from derailing Senate confirmations. And New Jersey Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman tests positive for Covid after the Capitol insurrection.Adam Cancryn is a health care reporter for POLITICO.Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Read more:Biden dresses down his Covid team over plans to speed vaccinationsBiden to unveil vaccination plan this week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following last week’s deadly siege at the Capitol, Democratic leaders are once again faced with the question of whether or not to impeach President Trump. POLITICO’s Heather Caygle breaks down the arguments for and against the move. Plus, the Office of Attending Physician warns lawmakers of potential Covid exposure during the riots. And D.C.’s mayor pushes for enhanced security surrounding Inauguration Day.Heather Caygle covers Congress for POLITICO.Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Read more: Pelosi to move forward with impeachment if Pence doesn't act to remove Trump Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The pandemic sent shockwaves through a global labor market already upended by digitization and the green energy transition. It left tens of millions jobless and amplified skills gaps. Even as we spent trillions keeping the economy on life support, investment in the skills of the future has been scarce. So how do we get the right skills to the right people, to get the economy motoring again? Hosts Ryan Heath and Luiza Savage speak with experts about these major labor disruptions.Ryan Heath is the host of "Global Translations". Luiza Savage is a host of "Global Translations".Saadia Zahidi is a managing director at the World Economic Forum.Marianne Wanamaker is a economics professor at the University of Tennessee and former chief domestic economist on the White House Council of Economic Advisors.Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO Audio. Kara Tabor is a producer for POLITICO Audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer for POLITICO Audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As lawmakers call for President Trump's removal from office after Wednesday's violent attempted coup, Trump is surrounding himself with an increasingly small circle of advisors. POLITICO's Anita Kumar breaks down what we can expect during the final 12 days of his presidency — and whether efforts to remove him stand a chance. Plus, HHS is working to replace potentially faulty Covid tests used by Congress. And the SBA says it will give priority to minority-owned businesses.Anita Kumar is a White House correspondent and associate editor for POLITICO.Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a day that will live in infamy. Rioters incited by President Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday in an attempt to overturn the results of the November election. POLITICO's Ryan Lizza explains why the violent event can only be described as an attempted coup — and why we should've seen it coming. Plus, the DOJ says hackers accessed thousands of DOJ employees emails. And a top vaccine official will take on a reduced role in the Biden administration.Ryan Lizza is POLITICO's Chief Washington Correspondent.Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Read more: Hill chaos turns deadly after rioters storm Capitol Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Democrats have flipped two Georgia Senate seats blue, meaning the party will control the House, the Senate and the White House when President-elect Biden takes office later this month. POLITICO's Elena Schneider breaks down how years of shifting politics in the former Republican stronghold led to this moment. Plus, officials warn that the new strain of Covid is likely spreading in California. And intelligence officials say the massive U.S. security breach is "likely Russian in origin."Elena Schneider is a national political reporter for POLITICO.Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More than a hundred Republican members of the House and at least a dozen Senators plan to challenge Joe Biden's presidential win tomorrow. The move not only bucks the will of voters but also the wishes of prominent GOP leaders like Mitch McConnell. POLITICO's Kyle Cheney reports on how the situation is creating a rift within the Republican party that could last far beyond Trump's presidency. Plus, Georgia votes in two Senate runoffs. And New York confirms its first case of the new Covid strain.Kyle Cheney is a congressional reporter for POLITICO.Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Read more: Inside McConnell's handling of Trump's election challenge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fate of the Senate — and president-Elect Biden’s agenda — are in the hands of two Georgia runoff elections. But we have no freaking idea who’s gonna win them. POLITICO’s James Arkin explains why the Tuesday contests are toss-ups. Plus, audio of a call obtained by the Post shows Trump urging Georgia election officials to ‘find’ votes. And officials might cut Moderna vaccine doses in half so more can get shots.James Arkin is a campaigns reporter for POLITICO.Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Read more: Democrats go back where they started to expunge Trump era: Jon OssoffWhy Warnock talks puppies instead of race Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

POLITICO's Brianna Ehley lays out President-elect Joe Biden's plan to address a drug crisis that's only grown during the coronavirus pandemic.Brianna Ehley is a health reporter for POLITICO.Olivia Reingold is a host and producer for POLITICO audio.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Natural disasters are growing stronger and more frequent from climate change. Every hurricane or wildfire can be a multi-billion dollar financial loss for the American economy. In a special presentation of POLITICO Energy, reporter Zack Colman explains how failure to price in the risk of natural disasters is creating a bubble in the housing market, one that could burst in the coming years. Anthony Adragna is an energy reporter for POLITICO and host of POLITICO Energy.Zack Colman is an energy reporter for POLITICOCarlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kamala Harris has been inducted into one of the world’s most exclusive clubs: the executive office. Teresa Wiltz explains why she'll face many challenges as she checks off so many "first" boxes.Teresa Wiltz is a politics editor for POLITICO.Erica Morrison is a host and producer for POLITICO.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President-elect Joe Biden gets handed the keys to the POTUS Twitter account at noon on January 20. Trump's official POTUS account will be archived, just as Barack Obama's was before him. But what about @realdonaldtrump — Trump's (personal) account that has 88 million followers? Technology reporter Nancy Scola discusses Twitter cracking down on Trump's tweets and whether he could get booted off Twitter once he's no longer president.Nancy Scola is a senior tech reporter for POLITICO.Annie Rees is a producer and host for POLITICO Audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's an unspoken rule not to talk politics at the dinner table — unless you have a podcast recording, then it's fine! In a special presentation of POLITICO's Nerdcast, reporter Sabrina Rodriguez gets real with her Cuban family — abuela Diana, aunt Gloria and mom Martha — about their 2020 votes, and how Cuban Americans in Miami-Dade County helped Donald Trump win Florida. Then she talks to host Scott Bland about whether the ultimate purple state is drifting red.Scott Bland is the host of Nerdcast and a politics editor at POLITICO.Sabrina Rodriguez is a political reporter at POLITICO.Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is senior producer for POLITICO audio.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oklahoma used to be known for its harsh drug laws. But in 2018, the Republican stronghold legalized medical marijuana. Now, business is booming. POLITICO's Paul Demko explains how one of the reddest states became the nation’s hottest weed market.Paul Demko is cannabis editor for POLITICO.Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Read more: How One of the Reddest States Became the Nation’s Hottest Weed Market Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the world looks to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to net zero by 2050, the financial sector is playing a critical role in facilitating this low-carbon transition through the deployment of innovative financing solutions and by rethinking how climate risk is analyzed and managed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the hours between Trump’s exit from the White House and Biden’s entrance, a team of cleaners will wipe down every surface and mist the air with disinfectant to rid the halls of any lingering virus particles. After that, masks will be mandatory and testing will be constant. POLITICO’s Alice Miranda Ollstein breaks down how Biden and his team are working to transform the White House from hotspot to bubble. Plus, 35 states file an antitrust suit against Google. And Biden plans to nominate Rep. Deb Haaland as the first Native American head of the Interior Department.Alice Miranda Ollstein is a health care reporter for POLITICO.Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Read more: How Biden aims to Covid-proof his administration Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nearly a year after the first case of coronavirus was confirmed in the U.S., officials began issuing the first round of coronavirus vaccines this week. POLITICO’s Dan Diamond and Rachel Roubein break down what the historic moment means for frontline workers — and why getting the whole country vaccinated won’t be easy. Plus, Biden taps Brenda Mallory to lead the White House Council on Environmental Quality. And the Federal Reserve is giving a slightly better forecast for the economy.Rachel Roubein is a health care reporter for POLITICO.Dan Diamond is health policy reporter for POLITICO.Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Stay up on the latest coronavirus news in the POLITICO Pulse newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A federal eviction ban is on track to expire at the end of the year, putting millions of Americans at risk of losing their homes. POLITICO’s Katy O’Donnell explains why the situation could hurt tenants — particularly Black and latino renters — far beyond the end of the pandemic. Plus, Biden taps former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm to run the Energy Department. And Facebook lifts its political ad ban for Georgia only.Katy O'Donnell covers housing for POLITICO.Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Early voting is underway in the two Georgia runoffs that could decide the fate of the Senate next year. POLITICO’s James Arkin gives an on-the-ground look at what voters there are thinking — and how visits from the President and President-elect are putting national politics front and center in the state. Plus, the Electoral College affirms Biden’s victory. And the FTC probes nine social media and streaming companies.James Arkin is a campaigns reporter for POLITICO.Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Read more: Biden puts skin in the game in GeorgiaTrump antagonizes Republicans with Georgia fundraising ploy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Several federal unemployment programs are set to run out the day after Christmas, cutting millions of Americans off from their financial lifelines if Congress doesn’t pass another relief package. But even if lawmakers do come to a deal this week and renew the programs, antiquated state systems will still cause missed checks across the country. POLITICO’s Rebecca Rainey breaks down why we ended up at the edge of an unemployment cliff. Plus, the U.S. starts shipping Pfizer's Covid vaccine. And Germany issues new lockdown orders.Rebecca Rainey is a labor and immigration reporter for POLITICO.Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Read more: ‘We’re already too late’: Unemployment lifeline to lapse even with an aid deal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What will it take to secure access to the critical minerals we need for the future — and can we solve one environmental challenge without creating a new one? Hosts Luiza Savage and Ryan Heath talk to political leaders around the world about what they are doing to shore up access to critical minerals. Luiza Savage is the host of "Global Translations".Ryan Heath is a host of "Global Translations". Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO Audio. Kara Tabor is a producer for POLITICO Audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer for POLITICO Audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio.Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) is Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesAmbassador Kirsten Hillman is Canada’s Ambassador to the United StatesEU Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič is Vice-President of the European Commission for Interinstitutional Relations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16 years ago, "The Facebook" was just another college student's idea. Now, federal and state authorities say the social media giant is, well, too giant — and they want to break it up. POLITICO's Leah Nylen explains how the company went from dorm room to antitrust lawsuit. Plus, Trump issues sweeping new asylum rules. And Schumer urges Republicans to cancel a hearing on the election.Leah Nylen covers antitrust for POLITICO.Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Read more:How Facebook grew into troubleFor Facebook, the breakup threat gets real Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President-elect Joe Biden has chosen the officials who will be at the center of his administration’s Covid response. POLITICO’s Tyler Pager and Dan Diamond break down how the picks for Biden’s health team were made — and what sort of turbulence they could face during the confirmation process. Plus, YouTube says it will remove videos claiming mass fraud changed the election results. And the House passes its second major piece of marijuana legislation in a week.Tyler Pager is a White House reporter for POLITICO.Dan Diamond is health policy reporter for POLITICO.Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Stay up on the latest coronavirus news in the POLITICO Pulse newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you felt FOMO while watching British seniors receive coronavirus vaccinations on Tuesday, you’re not alone. Host Jeremy Siegel talks with POLITICO’s Sarah Owermohle about why Britain beat the U.S. to those first doses — and when we can expect FDA authorization. Plus, Biden pledges to vaccinate tens of millions and reopen schools in his first 100 days. And the Supreme Court rejects an effort to overturn Biden’s win in PennsylvaniaSarah Owermohle covers drug policy for POLITICO.Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Read more: U.S. could face months of vaccine shortages amid global competitionFDA says Pfizer vaccine is safe and effectiveTrump amps up pandemic politics at ‘vaccine summit’Biden pledges to vaccinate tens of millions, reopen schools in first 100 days Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Trump has passed more than 400 changes to U.S. immigration policy since he took office. Undoing all of that is going to be a major challenge for President-Elect Joe Biden — politically and logistically. POLITICO’s Anita Kumar explains why some of Trump’s immigration policies could end up sticking around for years. Plus, New York City could see new shutdowns next week. And federal investigators urge Trump to punish trade adviser Peter Navarro for violating the Hatch Act.Anita Kumar is a White House correspondent and associate editor for POLITICO.Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Read more: Biden pledged to undo Trump’s immigration policies. It will take time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last semester didn’t go too well. But colleges and universities across the country are looking for a do-over in the Spring. POLITICO’s Juan Perez reports on how schools are trying to beat coronavirus next semester — and what lessons they’ve learned from the past year. Plus, the U.K. plans to start vaccinations Tuesday. And Trump says Giuliani has tested positive for Covid.Juan Perez Jr. is an education reporter for POLITICO.Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Read more: Spring surge of college students will challenge Covid defensesSign up for POLITICO's Weekly Education newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To understand how essential critical minerals are to our world, we turn to a case study: cobalt. This mineral is proving key to the future of green energy, defense and high tech manufacturing — not to mention electric vehicles. But cobalt has its challenges. Hosts Luiza Savage and Ryan Heath look at China’s dominant role in global cobalt mining and the serious problems that can arise if other countries can't get enough supplies.Luiza Savage is the host of "Global Translations".Ryan Heath is a host of "Global Translations". Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO Audio. Kara Tabor is a producer for POLITICO Audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer for POLITICO Audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio.Nedal T. Nassar is Chief of Materials Flow Analysis Section at the U.S. Geological Survey.Bryce Crocker is the CEO of Jervois MiningAimee Boulanger is the executive director of Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite warnings from the CDC, air travel soared over Thanksgiving week — and even more people are expected to travel in the coming weeks ahead of the holidays. POLITICO’s Sam Mintz breaks down what we know — and don’t know — about the safety of airplanes during the pandemic. Plus, Trump extends the National Guard’s Covid funding. And Fauci defends the FDA’s vaccine approval process.Sam Mintz is a transportation reporter for POLITICO.Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Sign up for POLITICO's Weekly Transportation newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a split-screen response: President Trump is virtually silent on the pandemic, while President-elect Biden is preparing to take office during the darkest period of the outbreak. POLITICO’s Dan Diamond breaks down how the two leaders’ teams are coordinating — and not — as the transition approaches. Plus, Obama urges people to trust a vaccine once its approved by health top officials. And Sen. Dianne Feinstein backs California Secretary of State Alex Padilla in filling Kamala Harris’ Senate seat after she takes over as Vice President.Dan Diamond is health policy reporter for POLITICO.Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Sign up for the POLITICO Pulse newsletter to stay up on the latest on the pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You can’t please everyone … especially when you’re putting together a team to run the federal government. POLITICO’s Megan Cassella looks at why Biden’s promise to have a cabinet that “looks like America” hasn’t turned out the way advocates had hoped — and what sort of turbulence his nominees could face in the Senate. Plus, lawmakers finally move on Covid relief, but a deal remains elusive. And a Georgia election official condemns Trump after an election worker receives death threats.Megan Cassella covers the Biden for POLITICO.Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Read more: Lawmakers to Biden: 'Step it up' on Cabinet diversitySign up for POLITICO's Transition Playbook newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When he ran for president in 2016, Trump promised he would revisit America's role in NATO and the World Health Organization, as well as the Iran nuclear deal. And true to his word, he rattled the world's biggest organizations — often pulling the US from its ranks. POLITICO's Nahal Toosi reports on how Trump reshaped US relations in the Middle East and shook up global alliances — and what challenges Biden faces.Listen to Part One of this series on Trump's foreign policy legacy here.Nahal Toosi is a foreign affairs reporter for POLITICO.Carlos Prieto is a podcast producer for POLITICO.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since the 1980s, Donald Trump has enjoyed criticizing American presidents and ruminating on how he might do things better. It probably won't be too different once President-elect Biden takes office in January. POLITICO's Michael Kruse breaks down what to expect from Trump after the White House — and why his refusal to admit defeat could be a launching point for a possible 2024 run.Michael Kruse a senior staff writer for POLITICO and POLITICO Magazine.Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Read more:Trump’s Crazy and Confoundingly Successful Conspiracy TheoryDonald Trump Confronts a New Label: Loser Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump's win in 2016 sent American allies and adversaries to a panic, not knowing what to expect when dealing with the United States over the next four years. But was his term at the White House as messy as world leaders expected? POLITICO's foreign affairs reporter Nahal Toosi analyzes Trump's policy with China, Russia, and North Korea.Nahal Toosi is a foreign affairs reporter for POLITICO.Carlos Prieto is a podcast producer for POLITICO.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Read more: Biden turns to familiar faces to grapple with a changed world Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Covid cases are soaring, businesses are staring at a gloomy winter, millions of Americans are struggling and Congress ..... well, they’re on recess. POLITICO’s Sarah Ferris breaks down why there’s still no deal on another round of coronavirus relief — and what role President-Elect Biden will play in future negotiations. Plus, the Trump administration lets Biden move forward with the transition. And the CDC urges overwhelmed contact tracers to prioritize certain cases.Sarah Ferris is a congressional reporter for POLITICO.Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Stay up on the latest congressional news in POLITICO's Huddle newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the virus rages across the country, schools are shutting down again — or remain shuttered — even though they haven't turned out to be the super-spreader sites experts feared. At the same time, many bars and restaurants remain open for business. POLITICO's Nirvi Shah explains how the situation is reigniting a heated debate over pandemic priorities. Plus, the CDC recommends travelers get tested before and after international flights. And President-Elect Biden is expected to release some Cabinet picks Tuesday.Nirvi Shah is a senior deputy editor for POLITICO.Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Read more: It's starting to sink in: Schools before bars Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The technologies that protect us, move us and power our daily lives require mining minerals and metals in distant places. But access to these essential materials is increasingly under threat. Hosts Luiza Savage and Ryan Heath talk with experts who are sounding the alarm. Luiza Savage is the host of Global Translations.Ryan Heath is a host of Global Translations.Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO Audio. Kara Tabor is a producer for POLITICO Audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer for POLITICO Audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio.Sharon Burke is a senior advisor for the International Security Program and Resource Security Program at New America. Nedal T. Nassar is Chief of Materials Flow Analysis Section at the U.S. Geological Survey.Tom Duesterberg is a senior fellow at Hudson Institute. He is an expert on trade and foreign policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Short answer: No. Long answer: Listen to the episode. POLITICO’s Zach Montellaro breaks down the convoluted Electoral College process between now and December 14th, when the results become official, and why there’s virtually nothing that could change the fact that Joe Biden is the President-Elect. Plus, Biden is set to meet with Pelosi and Schumer in Delaware. And the Trump administration moves to ease oil drilling rules in the Arctic.Zach Montellaro is a campaign reporter for POLITICO.Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Read more:Could GOP states ignore voters and send Trump delegates to the Electoral College?Giuliani and fellow Trump lawyers crank out conspiracies as legal challenges implodeFollow Zach's reporting in the Morning Score newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a weird moment in the pandemic: There’s promising news about vaccines and at-home testing … and a nationwide surge in cases that’s only expected to get worse in the coming weeks. POLITICO’s Adam Cancryn and Dan Diamond break down the state of the Covid crisis and what’s next with the holidays just around the corner. Plus, the nation’s largest public school system shuts down in-person learning. And Republicans denounce Trump’s latest firing.Adam Cancryn is a health reporter for POLITICO.Dan Diamond is a health care policy reporter for POLITICO.Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Sign up for the POLITICO Pulse newsletter for the latest on the pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Black Lives Matter leaders turned out the vote and helped secure President-Elect Joe Biden’s victory. Now they want a piece of the political action. POLITICO’s Maya King reports on why that might be tough — especially under a Republican-controlled Senate. Plus, 46 percent say of voters say Trump should concede 'right away.' And the Senate blocks Trump’s nominee to the Fed.Maya King is a politics reporter for POLITICO covering race and demographics.Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Read more: Inside Black Lives Matter’s push for power Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Biden won the election more than a week ago. But the General Services Administration — the agency that certifies presidential transitions — is still blocking Biden's transition team from accessing government resources. POLITICO's Alex Thompson breaks down why the GSA is holding things up and whether it could affect the Covid response. Plus, the White House orders the Pentagon to begin planning troop withdrawals in Afghanistan and Iraq. And several governors put in place stricter coronavirus measures.Alex Thompson is a national political reporter for POLITICO.Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Sign up for POLITICO's Transition Playbook newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President-Elect Joe Biden says he wants to overhaul the nation's response to the coronavirus pandemic. Step one: Get the nation to mask up. Easy, right? Not when a bloc of GOP governors remain opposed to the idea. POLITICO's Dan Goldberg explains how Biden is set to face some major turbulence from red states when he takes the reins in January. Plus, John Bolton calls Trump's recent firings "destructive." And Boris Johnson is self-isolating.Dan Goldberg is a health care reporter for POLITICO. Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.Read more: Red state governors reject Biden on mask orders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the next couple months, President-Elect Joe Biden needs to put together a team to help him rebuild a shattered economy, fight a global pandemic and recover from one of the most polarizing elections in U.S. history. Sounds easy, right? POLITICO's Megan Cassella breaks down who is in contention for some of the toughest jobs in the nation. Plus, federal health officials announce a vaccine agreement with pharmacies. And Trump signs an order barring investments in some Chinese companies.Megan Cassella covers the Biden for POLITICO.Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Read more: Meet the contenders for Biden’s Cabinet Sign up for POLITICO's Transition Playbook newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pfizer says preliminary data on its Covid vaccine shows 90 percent effectiveness. Pretty awesome, but does that mean we're on the road back to normal life? It's complicated. POLITICO's Sarah Owermohle and Dan Diamond explain why. Plus, Texas hits 1 million cases. And the CDC says masks protect the wearer, not just other people.Sarah Owermohle covers drug policy for POLITICO.Dan Diamond is health policy reporter for POLITICO.Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.Subscribe to the POLITICO Pulse newsletter for the latest on the pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices