How does the public know what's happening in the federal government, especially when it's information the government doesn't want to share?
That's where whistleblowers come in. But in 2025, the Trump administration is cracking down on these brave folks and the journalists telling their stories.
In this installment of our politics series, "If You Can Keep It," we discuss weakening whistleblower protections under President Trump and what this means for those who rely on the information they share.
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Marketplace All-in-One - Are Trump’s tariffs legal?
Over the weekend, President Trump announced a new trade deal with the EU: 15% tariffs on most goods in exchange for the EU’s promise to purchase U.S. energy. But a court case brought by a group of small businesses could derail Trump’s tariff agenda. We’ll explain what’s at stake. Plus, a reminder to get outside and enjoy what nature has to offer. (But stay cool!)
Here’s everything we talked about today:
- "EU-US tariffs: five key takeaways from the trade deal" from The Guardian
- "US and EU reach tariff agreement" from “Marketplace Morning Report”
- "EU's pledge for $250 billion of US energy imports is delusional" from Reuters
- "Japan Expects Only 1-2% of $550 Billion US Fund to Be Investment" from Bloomberg
- "Trump's economy faces historic week on interest rates, trade, jobs and more" from Axios
- "Trump's trade deals and tariffs are on the chopping block in court. What happens next" from CNBC
- "Texas buys land for new state parks that will be developed using $1 billion voter-approved fund" from The Texas Tribune
"A 100-year-old on a bike? Yes. ‘The right to wind in your hair’" from The Washington Post
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Up First from NPR - Pete Buttigieg warns democrats can’t go back to pre-Trump status quo
Steve Inskeep speaks with former U.S. Secretary for Transportation Pete Buttigieg about where Democrats went wrong, how they can regain public trust, and why so many Americans don't believe what the government tells them about the Epstein files.
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Audio Poem of the Day - Romer’s Gap
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Divided Argument - The Country of the Future
We finally circle back to the two big structural constitutional law cases from the last day of the term. First is Kennedy v. Braidwood Management, which upheld the appointment structure of the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force under the Affordable Care Act. Then is FCC v. Consumers' Research, which upheld the universal-service contribution scheme against a pair of non-delegation challenges. Our second-longest episode of the season.
The Commentary Magazine Podcast - The Starvation Blood Libel
We have to restrain our rage on today's podcast at the now-blanket assertions of a blood libel against Israel—that it is deliberately causing death by hunger in Gaza, conveniently everywhere simultaneous to Hamas tanking a cease-fire negotiation with Israel. The attacks on Israel's immorality are themselves the true immorality. Give a listen.
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CoinDesk Podcast Network - PayPal Makes 100 Crypto Available for U.S. Merchant Payments | COINDESK DAILY
Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as PayPal has launched payment options of more than 100 crypto tokens for smaller U.S. merchants.
PayPal has launched a new payment option that will let smaller U.S. merchants accept more than 100 crypto tokens including bitcoin, ether and even fartcoin. Plus, this survey says most Americans are still skeptical about crypto. CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”
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WSJ Minute Briefing - Businesses Leaders Welcome EU-U.S. Trade Agreement as Least Bad Outcome
Plus: President Donald Trump says Russia has 10 or 12 days to reach a cease-fire with Ukraine or face more economic pressure. And the leaders of Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to a cease-fire after deadly clashes at their border. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.
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Marketplace All-in-One - Anxiety is shaping the housing market
High home prices and high mortgage rates have been holding buyers — and the market — back for a long time now. Now, economic uncertainty is shaping people's house hunt. More would-be buyers have paused their home searches recently, and there’s been a nearly 50% increase in people listing then de-listing their homes. Also: how markets are responding to the U.S.-EU trade deal, and how Chile's ramped-up lithium processing might impact the environment.
Focus on Africa - Somalia: The “hole” at the heart of a seized arms ship
A stand off as Somalia demands release of a cargo ship carrying military equipment that was seized by semi-autonomous Puntland. The ship was reportedly transporting military equipment to Turkey’s military base in Mogadishu.
Why indigenous plants are making a comeback in African diets?
And after Nigeria's Super Falcons historic victory at WAFCON, in Morocco, we ask what does this mean for the future of African women's sport ?
Presenter: Richard Kagoe Producers: Charles Gitonga in Nairobi with Sunita Nahar and Patricia Whitehorne in London. Technical Producer: Philip Bull Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi.