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The Mission Report

by iHeartMedia Washington DC

WONK-FM has your inside look at what’s happening at the White House. Tune in Weekday mornings at 8:35 AM as we speak with our White House Correspondent Michael Bower. If you have any questions, tweet @wonkfm with #MissionReport.

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Episodes

  1. Biden in, Buttigieg out!

    A big win for former Vice President Joe Biden in SC, & Mayor Pete Buttigieg steps down, so what can we expect for Super Tuesday? We get the latest from inside the White House with NBC News Radios' Michael Bower. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. It all comes down to South Carolina

    Former Vice President Joe Biden has been banking on the South Carolina Primary to give him the momentum he needs going into Super Tuesday. Will he get the votes, how does the state look for the other candidates. We've got a breakdown of it all with NBC News Correspondent Michael Bower. See...

  3. No Drama in South Carolina

    We saw quite a bit of drama in Nevada, how did everyone behave on the debate stage in SC? Stacy Lyn sits down with our NBC News Correspondent Michael Bower to get a full recap of the Democratic debate in South Carolina. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  4. Holiday Travel ....

    Washington DC traffic is no joke. Michael Bower talks with Stacy Lyn about what to expect this upcoming holiday weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  5. It’s official: Bloomberg is IN

    Stacy Lyn talks with our White House correspondent Michael Bower on former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg's decision to enter the 2020 Presidential race. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  6. Impeachment, impeachment, impeachment!!!!!

    All things Im -peachy in Washington! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  7. Impeachment Math

    Impeachment Math: Week number 2, 9 witnesses testifying in 5 hearings over 3 days. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  8. Must See TV - Impeachment Style

    Will the impeachment hearings this week be Must See TV? Stacy Lyn discusses everything to expect this week with our White House Corespondent Michael Bower in today's Mission Report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  9. President Trump Comes Out Swinging In First Rally Post Impeachment Inquiry

    President Trump holds a raucous rally in Minnesota, doing what he may do best... rile up his allies and his opponents at the exact same time. Michael Bower has some of the more off color details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  10. Arrests Have Been Made In Ukraine Does It Play Into The Inquiry?

    The investigations and hearings continue in the impeachment inquiry. While the Administration says they will comply with a formal inquiry, the chess pieces continue to play out on the board. Michael Bower gives the play by play. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  11. Impeachment Inquiry Continues While White House Asks For It to Start

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  12. Second Whistleblower Comes Out Against Trump - More Trouble Or Nothing New?

    A second whistleblower has come out against President Trump. While some say this clears up the allegations, others say it creates more ambiguity. Still, more whistleblowers may be on the horizon. Michael Bower clears it all up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  13. Fed Rate Cut and Chinese Trade War

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  14. House Judiciary Impeachment Hearings Have Started.... Sort Of

    House Judiciary Cmte. has started their next salvo of hearings to build their case to impeach President Donald Trump. Michael Bower talks about what worked and what didn't when they questioned 2016 Trump Campaign Director Corey Lewandowski, See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  15. Democratic Debate 2 - Who Is Left Standing

    Sanders and Warren punched their ticket on the first night. Booker looked solid after night two. Do any of the lesser candidates have a chance of making the stage? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  16. CNN Democratic Debate Night 1 - Healthcare Is The Key

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  17. DEMOCRAT DEBATE ROUND 2 IN DETROIT

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  18. President Trump Is At It Again - Tweets, Attacks Race Allegations

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  19. Epstein Gets a Taste Of Prison

    Has anyone located the Clinton's favorite hitmen in the last few days? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  20. Mueller Day Recap

    Thank You For Whatever That Was See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  21. Its Mueller Day! Did Anything Change Your Mind?

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  22. Epstein May Bring Down A President Not Named Trump

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  23. Mueller Testimony Week Finally Here - Anybody Care?

    Chairman Nadler says Mueller testinmony will prove President Trump broke the law, but Mueller says he will only stay with report. Is this a big deal, or more of the same? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  24. Epstein Denied Bail Bad For Trump

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  25. Trump Squad

    Trump Squad. Sounds like a great TV show from the late 70s, but instead its the talk of the nation as the President has continued his attacks on "The Squad," a group of Freshmen Congresswomen with what many deem to be racist tweets. Speaker Pelosi has joined in the battle, trying to unite her...

  26. Who Funds POTUS Campaigns? Polls Say Its Not You.

    Polls state that the majority of Americans won't donate to a presidential candidate in 2020. Does disenfranchisement follow through to planning to vote, or is it really just too early to jump on board. White House Correspondent Michael Bower reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

  27. So You Are Saying There Is A Chance

    The Supreme Court rules against the administration on the census question, "but you are saying there is a chance," is what the admin heard. It is possible that this could be revisited, especially if there is time to get the census out. That time is rapidly running out. See omnystudio.com/listener...

  28. House and Senate to Pass Border Bill Yet Gridlock Persists

    The House of Representatives passes $4.5 billion border spending package, but it faces opposition in the Senate. The Senate is expected to pass their measure that faces opposition in the House. Can a bill reach the President's desk that he won't veto? Michael Bower reports. See...

  29. Inevitables Of Life: Death, Taxes, And Ignored Subpoenas By The White House

    Stymied on Trump Administration subpoenas, Kellyanne Conway is now under scrutiny for violations to the Hatch Act. The expected outcome is another ignored subpoena, and then another contempt vote. Also, the DNC debates are sure to unveil a levy of new promises that need to be paid for by…

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  30. Joe Biden has gotten himself into QUITE a mess!

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  31. Hope Hicks behind closed doors and protests on Juneteenth

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  32. Ice Gets Their Official Orders From Twitter Or Not At All

    President Trump unveils a policy to round up and deport illegal aliens in the United States. Apparently, this is news to ICE, as they have received no official directive on the order. All of this comes as the asylum process is in need of further review. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

  33. Shocking, not shocking..President Trump announces he is running in 2020

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  34. Breaking News! Donald Trump Is Running for Re-Election!

    President Trump will officially launch his 2020 re-election bid in Orlando, Florida. While the President has a lot of detractors, his supporters are more than avid. Michael Bower talks about the people who have been waiting outside the venue for 40 hours for the chance to be at the event that…

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  35. The NYT Writes an Anti-Trump Article; He Calls Them Treasonous

    The New York Times wrote an article describing cyber crimes vs Russia, and how this all may be going on without President Trump's knowledge. He calls it treasonous, but doesn't quite say its wrong. It does offer an interesting question of what is open to the free domain of the press, but what may...

  36. Trump says NY Times article is treason...Is it ACTUALLY treason?

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  37. It's a SMORGASBORD of White House staffing issues

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  38. Can we make some "census" out of all of this?

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  39. Biden v. Trump / Trump v. Biden - Gloves Are Off

    While most of the Democratic field jockeys for position, Joe Biden and Donald Trump attack each as presumptive nominees. With the 1st primary 8 months away, there is a lot of time for these attacks to escalate even further. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  40. Dueling insults in Iowa between Trump and Biden

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  41. Details Of the Details, Or Lack There Of, Of The Mexico Deal

    An apparent deal has been struck with Mexico, but details are lacking. President Trump says over the next month and a half, it will all be made clear, but the details of those details are also lacking. What does this all mean? Michael Bower reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

  42. The Tariffs That Never Were Are No More

    And just like that, the tariffs on Mexico that never were are gone. President Trump says that the new deal that was struck with Mexico was good enough to keep the tariffs from taking affect. Although, the 'deal' may have already been in place as far back as March or even December of last year.…

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  43. Let's Make A Deal! No tariffs for Mexico from President Trump

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  44. The Good And Bad Of Trump In Europe And Return Home

    Recap of President Trump's trip to Europe, from his time in London to his speech in Normandy, to his time on his own golf course in Scotland. This trip was a surrounding success, and a disaster, depending on who you ask. That basically is true whether he is in England or in the US. Back at home,...

  45. Trump calls his trip an incredible success...not everyone agrees

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  46. Day One Of Tariff Negotiations Results In No Deal - Bad Sign Or Good?

    The threat of tariffs on Mexican goods has brought the Mexicans to Washington to attempt to make a deal. What did these negotiations bring forth? Michael Bower talks about what President trump is asking for, and what Mexico could deliver. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  47. It's time for Deal or No Deal: Tariff Edition!

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WONK-FM has your inside look at what’s happening at the White House. Tune in Weekday mornings at 8:35 AM as we speak with our White House Correspondent Michael Bower. If you have any questions, tweet @wonkfm with #MissionReport.

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