State of Play with Peter Alexander

Odcinki

• 
  House GOP priorities & House Democrats' plans 17.09.2026 40min

  September 17, 2026; 11:00 a.m. ET: House Republicans leaders leave DC early, returning to the campaign trail and avoiding an impeachment vote on Secretary Hegseth. Congressman Jared Huffman (D-CA) ticks through his party's priorities if they retake the majority in 2027.
• 
  White House concerns & Ashley Judd on AI 16.09.2026 41min

  September 16, 2026; 11:00 a.m. ET: President Trump's social media posts, policy stances and the actions from his top Cabinet members raise concerns about the priorities inside the White House. Plus, Ashley Judd recaps a bipartisan AI summit bringing Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon together to push for new guardrails.
• 
  AI Anxiety & Don Jr. controversy 14.09.2026 40min

  September 14, 2026; 11:00 a.m. ET: The AI backlash grips the country and Congress - but the President continues to move full steam ahead in support of the technology. Plus, a new ProPublica report on the financing behind Donald Trump Junior's private island wedding has national security experts sounding the alarm.
• 
  Remembering 9/11 25 Years Later 11.09.2026 41min

  Americans across the country mark a solemn day as memorials in lower Manhattan, at the Pentagon and near Shanksville, Pennsylvania bring family, friends, colleagues, and U.S. leaders together to honor 9/11 victims and heroes.
• 
  Sen. Fetterman and the RNC midterm convention 10.09.2026 40min

  President Trump spoke last night at the first ever RNC midterm convention, unveiling his latest pitch to voters ahead of the November elections. Plus, Peter speaks with State Rep. Gina Hinojosa (D-TX) about here run for Governor in Texas.
• 
  Previewing Tonight’s Trumpapalooza 09.09.2026 40min

  President Trump travels to Dallas today for a GOP midterm convention that many Republicans are privately wishing wasn’t happening. It’s a two-day, televised event that coincides with NFL season openers. Democratic Congresswoman Madeleine Dean joins Peter Alexander to talk about her plans to protest the event.
• 
  Midterms and the Pentagon’s secret purge 08.09.2026 26min

  With midterms around the corner, Republican candidates are facing a dilemma: lean into the president or keep their distance. A dismissed transgender Army master sergeant sits down exclusively with Peter to speak out for the first time about her experience.
• 
  Midterm voting & Pentagon perspectives 04.09.2026 41min

  The battle between the Trump administration and states over mail-in voting hits a new level as ballots begin going out. Plus, former White House National Security Advisor John Bolton breaks down a tumultuous week at the Pentagon.
• 
  Kamala Harris & Nancy Pelosi remember Gloria Steinem 03.09.2026 43min

  In the wake of Gloria Steinem's death, former Vice President Kamala Harris and House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi join Peter to discuss Steinem's lasting legacy and her immeasurable impact on generations of women.
• 
  Escalating Strikes on Iran & USS Lincoln One Step Closer to Home 02.09.2026 41min

  It’s two months out from midterms and President Donald Trump is escalating strikes on Iran, igniting a trade war with Canada, and defending data centers against opponents across U.S. states. Republican Congressman Mike Lawler joins Peter Alexander to unpack the President’s recent policy moves impacting his constituents.
• 
  Pentagon discord & Massachusetts primary 01.09.2026 40min

  Army Secretary Dan Driscoll's decision to step down raises new questions for the Pentagon and the President. Plus, the Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary pits two current lawmakers against each other and puts the age debate on center stage. 
• 
  Iran conflict & Primary preview 31.08.2026 39min

  A new wave of strikes exchanged by the U.S. and Iran raises new doubts over any potential solution to end the conflict. Plus, Massachusetts Democratic voters prepare for a major Senate primary showdown along with some critical down-ballot races.
• 
  Six Months of War With Iran 28.08.2026 39min

  Despite President Trump’s repeated claims that the U.S.-led war with Iran would be over in just weeks, today it reached the six month mark. Democratic Congressman Jason Crow and former CIA Director John Brennan reflect on the war six months in.
• 
  The USS Lincoln latest and flash floods 27.08.2026 40min

  President Trump takes on his own party as the midterms approach. An MS NOW exclusive: the Navy sailor who jumped off on the USS Lincoln is now facing disciplinary charges.
• 
  U.S. Troops’ Concerns and Remembering Dolly Parton 26.08.2026 40min

  Skyrocketing numbers of U.S. troops are looking to leave the military on moral grounds. Plus, remembering the beloved Queen of Country, Dolly Parton, with documentary filmmaker Ken Burns.
• 
  Mail-in voting and a trade war 25.08.2026 39min

  The Supreme Court clears a hurdle for President Trump to restrict mail-in voting. Plus, Canada announces retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. after Trump threatens sweeping new tariffs on Canadian goods.
• 
  Iran sanctions and a private meeting 24.08.2026 40min

  The U.S. announces an “economic D-Day” on Iran as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent prepares to outline what this financial pressure could look like today. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) joins Peter to discuss Democrats’ political future and the U.S.-Canada trade war.
• 
  National Security and Trump’s vanity projects 21.08.2026 40min

  With November just three months away, President Trump and Vice President Vance are back on the campaign trail today. The war with Iran shows no signs of winding down, and Peter is joined by Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) to talk about that and more.
• 
  North Korean missiles and U.S. crosses $40T debt 20.08.2026 40min

  North Korea fires missiles toward the sea today -- just one day after President Trump touted his friendship with the North Korean dictator. Two retired navy admirals, who are also running for office this year, weigh-in on the U.S. relations with North Korea.
• 
  Primary fallout & Julia Curlee 19.08.2026 40min

  The primary front-runners roll in the Florida governor's race - but some surprising results in the senate and house matchups raise questions over what to expect in November. Plus, ousted transgender CIA officer Janet Curlee details her dismissal from the White House after serving the prior Trump administration.