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Inside New York’s mayoral debate

Inside New York’s mayoral debate | Speevr

Ever wonder what it’s like to moderate a debate? POLITICO New York’s
Sally Goldenberg shares her experience putting questions to Democratic
frontrunner Eric Adams and Republican Curtis Sliwa in their first
one-on-one matchup. Plus, the Fed cracks down on trading by top
officials. And Gov. DeSantis calls for a special session to fight
Biden’s vaccine mandate.
Sally Goldenberg is the City Hall bureau chief for POLITICO New York.
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.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Read more: Eric Adams is nearly mayor of New York. But first he has to
beat this guy.

An unofficial guide to boosters

An unofficial guide to boosters | Speevr

From mixing and matching to what age groups are approved, POLITICO’s
Lauren Gardner breaks down the latest on boosters. Plus, the director of
the NIH decries unproven Covid origin theories. And California Gov.
Newsom signs an order to ease supply chain issues.
Lauren Gardner is an FDA 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.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
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Could Dems lose it all in Virginia?

Could Dems lose it all in Virginia? | Speevr

The governor’s mansion isn’t the only thing on the line in November.
Republicans could also take back control of the State House. POLITICO’s
Liz Crampton reports. Plus, Facebook will pay up to $14.3M to settle
claims it discriminated against U.S. workers. And DHS Secretary
Alejandro Mayorkas tests positive for Covid.
Liz Crampton is a state 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.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Read more reporting from The Fifty.

Bitcoin's big week

Bitcoin's big week | Speevr

Federal regulators are letting the cryptocurrency move one step closer
to legitimacy. POLITICO’s Kellie Mejdrich reports. Plus, the State
Department’s Inspector General launches investigations into the end of
diplomatic operations in Afghanistan. And Trump sues the Jan. 6
committee.
Kellie Mejdrich is a financial services 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.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.

WTH is happening in Congress?

WTH is happening in Congress? | Speevr

Infrastructure, reconciliation and debt … oh my! POLITICO’s Congress
editor Elana Schor breaks down the latest from the Hill. Plus,
Transportation Secretary Buttigieg warns some supply chain problems will
persist into 2022. And Dr. Fauci tamps down concerns about the Covid
booster review process.
Elana Schor is POLITICO’s Congress editor.
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.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.

A Christmas crisis?

A Christmas crisis? | Speevr

President Biden is trying to ease supply chain issues as Republicans
latch onto looming shortages ahead of the holidays. POLITICO’s Steven
Overly reports. Plus, the FDA’s vaccine panel endorses Moderna’s booster
shot for elderly people and others at high risk. And Florida Gov. Ron
DeSantis vows to sue the Biden administration over vaccine mandates.
Steven Overly cover global trade 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.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Read more: White House scrambles to address looming Christmas crisis

What to expect when the vax mandate drops

What to expect when the vax mandate drops | Speevr

President Biden’s vaccine mandate is inching its way closer to reality.
POLITICO’s Rebecca Rainey looks at what’ll happen when it takes effect.
Plus, the Department of Justice opens a civil rights probe into youth
correctional facilities in Texas. And the Education Department settles a
union lawsuit over debt forgiveness.
Rebecca Rainey is a labor 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.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Read more: Where Biden’s vaccine mandate will hit and miss

‘Hunger Games’-meets-musical chairs in West Virginia

‘Hunger Games’-meets-musical chairs in West Virginia | Speevr

West Virginia has three incumbent members of Congress. But it’s losing a
seat to redistricting. POLITICO’s Ally Mutnick reports. Plus, Southwest
and American airlines say their workers will have to get vaccinated
despite Gov. Abbott’s order banning vaccine mandates. And a divided
Supreme Court considers who can defend abortion restrictions.
Ally Mutnick 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.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Read more: 3 members, 2 seats: West Virginia Republicans gird for
redistricting showdown

The ‘tip of the iceberg’ for Facebook

The ‘tip of the iceberg’ for Facebook | Speevr

Facebook has been in hot water before. But this time could be different.
POLITICO’s Alexandra LeVine reports. Plus, 24 countries plan to join a
pledge led by the U.S. and E.U. to reduce methane emissions. And Merck
asks the FDA for emergency use approval of experimental Covid pill.
Alexandra LeVine is a 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.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.

Presenting Tradeoffs: Can Democrats Reconcile Their Health Policy Differences?

Presenting Tradeoffs: Can Democrats Reconcile Their Health Policy Differences? | Speevr

Congressional Democrats’ blockbuster spending bill could include some
historic health reforms, but major political hurdles remain. POLITICO
reporter Alice Miranda Ollstein joins the health policy podcast
Tradeoffs to discuss the tough health policy compromises facing
Democratic lawmakers.
Guest: Alice Miranda Ollstein, health care reporter, POLITICO
This episode was hosted by Dan Gorenstein, produced by Leslie Walker and
mixed by Andrew Parrella.