PODCAST
The Washington Report
by WQXR
The Washington Report has been a WQXR tradition for many years. Each week, The New York Times' David Sanger joins us with a preview of the top stories from Washington.
Episodes
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The Washington Report
Kerry Nolan talks with The New York Times' David Sanger.
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Nuclear Diplomacy in Vienna; The Crisis in the Middle East and U.S.spies in Germany
Kerry Nolan talks with The New York Times' David Sanger about news from inside and beyond the Beltway.
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The New NSA Director's Take on Snowden; The "New Caliphate" and President Obama's Plan For Immigrant Children
Kerry Nolan talks with The New York Times' David Sanger about news from inside the Beltway and beyond.
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The Crisis in Iraq Deepens and Congress Looks at Domestic Spying Legislation
Kerry Nolan talks with The New York Times' David Sanger about news in and beyond the Beltway.
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The Crisis in Iraq; the Fallout on Capitol Hill and Whatever Happened to Sanctions on Russia?
Kerry Nolan talks with the New York Times' David Sanger about the week's news from Washington.
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The U.S. - Taliban Prisoner Swap and the Crisis at the Veteran's Administration
Kerry Nolan sits down with the New York Times' David Sanger to discuss the latest developments from Washington.
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The President's Trip to Afghanistan, US Military Policy, and Cyber Espionage
David Sanger of the New York Times speaks with WNYC's David Furst about the president's surprise visit to Afghanistan and who he did—and didn't—meet with, military policy in a time of little appetite for foreign intervention, and the indictments of members of China's People's Liberation Army on...
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Ukraine Referendum, Yemen & Geithner's Book
David Sanger of the New York Times joins WNYC's Richard Hake to discuss the latest out of Ukraine, American forces in Yemen and former Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner's new book.
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U.S. & Germany on Russia Sanctions, Obama & Job Figures & Correspondents Dinner
David Sanger of the New York Times speaks with WNYC's Richard Hake on the latest news out of the nation's capitol, including the President and the new job figures and his meeting with German chancellor Angela Merkel and Obama as comedian at White House Correspondents Dinner.
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More Sanctions for Russia, U-S Military in Philappines & SCOTUS and Aero
David Sanger of the New York Times and WNYC's Richard Hake discuss the latest developments on President Obama's overseas trip to Asia and sanctions against Russia as well as The U.S. Supreme Court and the Aero company.
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Obamacare Website Improves & Syrian Chemical Weapons Cleanup Offshore
Eddie Robinson talks with New York Times Chief Washington correspondent David Sanger about the new challenges facing President Barack Obama's healthcare website, the long-running dispute between China and Japan, and how the U.S. plans to destroy Syria's chemical weapons at sea.
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Government Shutdown's Impact on Global Markets; and NSA Chief Defends Agency
Eddie Robinson talks with New York Times Chief Washington Correspondent David Sanger about the ongoing government shutdown and its impact on global markets. They also discuss the head of the NSA's attempt to defend his agency's surveillance programs amid criticism from America's allies.
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Washington braces for potential shutdown; Outlook for Iran nuclear negotiations
Eddie Robinson talks with New York Times Chief Washington Correspondent David Sanger about the possibility of the U.S. government's first shutdown in nearly two decades as well as a preview of what to look for as a diplomatic push restarts Iran nuclear negotiations.
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The eyes of the world are on Syria and Washington
Kerry Nolan talks with New York Times Chief Washington correspondent David Sanger about President Obama's push for military intervention in Syria.
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President Obama meets in California with China's new leader and Attorney General Eric Holder summons news editors to a meeting - why the New York Times declined
In this week's Washington Report, David Sanger - chief Washington correspondent for the New York Times - speaks with Kerry Nolan about the upcoming meeting between President Obama and China's President Xi Jinping; about new military movements by China in the Pacific and why the New York Times was...
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Ending a "permanent state of war"
In this week's Washington Report, David Sanger - Chief Washington Correspondent for the New York Times - talks with Kerry Nolan about President Obama's speech last week and about the government's ongoing investigation of leaks to the press.
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Isreli Intel on Syria, Boston Intel on the Bombers and Are Journalists Too Cozy With Their Subjects in DC?
In this week's Washington Report, Kerry Nolan talks with New York Times Chief Washington Correspondent David Sanger about chemical weapons in Syria's Civil War, whether the Boston bombing suspects had overseas training and whether it's such a good idea for reporters to cozy up to the people they...
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Boston Bombing Aftermath, Israel and Terrorism, and US Aid to Syria
David Sanger, Chief Washington correspondent for the New York Times reports from Tel Aviv and talks with Kerry Nolan about the decision to send non-lethal aid to Syrian rebels; the aftermath of last week's bombing at the Boston Marathon and how Israel has handled similar terrorist attacks.
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North Korea, Tax Day, and Bipartisan Compromise
In this week's Washington Report, David Sanger, chief Washington correspondent for The New York Times, talks to Kerry Nolan about the idea of bipartisan compromise in Congress; about dueling intelligence reports on North Korea and the pain of tax day.
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Obama Shoots for Policy Trifecta
A tax and budget deal, an immigration reform deal and restrictions on gun sales. All three eluded him during his first term, but in the next few weeks, President Obama will try and get movement on all three. In this week on The Washington Report, David Sanger, chief Washington correspondent for…
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How Serious is the Bluster from North Korea?
In the 60 years since the end of the Korean war, it’s hard to remember a time when the United States seemed more on edge about North Korea. The U.S. has sent B-2 stealth bombers over the peninsula in recent days and Kim Jong Un, the North's young leader, has threatened the destruction of American...
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Secretary Hagel Goes to Afghanistan
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel made his first overseas trip to Afghanistan as head of the Pentagon. By most accounts, it wasn’t exactly a diplomatic success. In this week's Washington Report, David Sanger, chief Washington correspondent for The New York Times, talks to Marc Garber about the bumps...
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The Great Sequester and Basketball Diplomacy
The sequester — $85 billion in across the board spending cuts — has begun. In this week's Washington Report, David Sanger, chief Washington correspondent for The New York Times, talks to Kerry Nolan about what people can expect and whether the real impacts can still be avoided.
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Immigration, the Secretary of Defense, and Space Rocks
The Obama administration makes a back-up plan for the overhaul of immigration, and Republicans don't like it one bit. In this week's Washington Report, David Sanger, chief Washington correspondent for The New York Times, talks to Kerry Nolan about the outrage over the administration's "Plan B"…
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Arms Reductions, Preparing for Cyberattacks and the Next Budget Showdown
Arms reduction has not been a defining feature of the Obama administration. In this week's Washington Report, David Sanger, chief Washington correspondent for The New York Times, talks to Kerry Nolan about his move toward reducing the country's nuclear force. He also follows up on an executive...
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Pre-emptive Cyber Attacks and Skeet Shooting
Cyber attacks are a growing area of concern for the U.S. government. In this week's Washington Report, David Sanger, chief Washington correspondent for The New York Times, talks to Kerry Nolan about an effort to come with rules to governing the use of cyber-weapons. He also discusses the recent...
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Gun Control, Mali and the Legacy of Secretary of State Clinton
It’s been a busy week in the nation’s capitol. In this week's Washington Report, David Sanger, chief Washington correspondent for The New York Times, talks to Kerry Nolan about the final week of Hillary Rodham Clinton’s tenure as Secretary of State, as well as an effort to reinstate an assault...
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What to Expect from Obama's Second Inauguration
It's Inauguration Day. In this week's Washington Report, David Sanger, chief Washington correspondent for The New York Times, talks to Kerry Nolan about what to look for in President Obama's second inaugural address, and how this event compares to his first inauguration.
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National Security Nominations and Mali
In this week's Washington Report, David Sanger, chief Washington correspondent for the New York Times, talks to Kerry Nolan about some objections being raised by Republicans to President Obama's nominations of Chuck Hagel as Defense Secretary, John Brennen as Director of the CIA and Jack Lew as...
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Defense Nominations and the Looming Debt Ceiling Fight... Again.
In this week's Washington Report, David Sanger, chief Washington correspondent for the New York Times, talks to Kerry Nolan about the likely selection by the President of Chuck Hagel as Defense Secretary and John Brennen as Director of the CIA and the ongoing drama of the debt-ceiling negotiations.
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The United States Reacts to the Elementary School Shooting in Connecticut
In this week's Washington Report, David Sanger, chief Washington correspondent for the New York Times, talks to Kerry Nolan about the elementary school shooting in Newtown Connecticut and what it may mean for gun policy in the United States. The Washington Report will be taking the next two weeks...
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Syria, Gay Marriage, and the So-Called Fiscal Cliff
In this week's Washington Report, David Sanger, chief Washington correspondent for the New York Times, talks to Kerry Nolan about the so-called fiscal cliff, the Supreme court and gay marriage, and the latest from Syria.
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The Fiscal Cliff and the Battle in Syria
In this week's Washington Report, David Sanger, chief Washington correspondent for the New York Times, talks to Kerry Nolan about the fiscal cliff negotiations and the Assad regime in Syria.
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A Ceasefire Between Hamas and Israel, and the Looming Fiscal Cliff
In this week's Washington Report, David Sanger, chief Washington correspondent for the New York Times, talks to Kerry Nolan about the temporary truce in the middle east and the coming fiscal cliff negotiations.
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Missiles in the Middle East and the End of a Military Career
In this week's Washington Report, David Sanger, chief Washington correspondent for the New York Times, talks to Kerry Nolan about the missile exchanges between Hamas and the Israelis, and about the resignation of former CIA director David Petraeus.
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General Petraeus Resigns
In this week's Washington Report, David Sanger, chief Washington correspondent for the New York Times, talks to Kerry Nolan about the resignation of General David Petraeus and the search for a new CIA director.
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An Election in the Aftermath of a Devastating Storm
In this week's Washington Report, David Sanger, chief Washington correspondent for the New York Times, talks to Eddie Robinson about the devastating storm that slammed into the East Coast last week, and could send gusty winds of uncertainty through Tuesday's presidential election.
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Hurricanes and Campaigns
In this week's Washington Report, David Sanger, chief Washington correspondent for the New York Times, talks to Kerry Nolan about Hurricane Sandy and an equally volatile campaign season.
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Syria's Weapons Crisis, the Cyber-War with Iran, and Preparations for Another Presidential Debate
In this week's Washington Report, David Sanger, chief Washington correspondent for the New York Times, talks to Kerry Nolan about how arms that are sent into Syria are ending up in the hands of hard-line Islamist Jihadis. Then he discusses what's behind the recent cyber-attacks on a Saudi Oil...
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The Election Less Than A Month Away
In this week's Washington Report, David Sanger, chief Washington correspondent for the New York Times, talks to Kerry Nolan about the presidential campaigns and the coming vice presidential debates.
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Presidential Debates, the Investigation into the Embassy Attack, and the Death of a Publishing Giant
In this week's Washington Report, David Sanger, chief Washington correspondent for the New York Times, talks to Kerry Nolan about what to expect during Wednesday's first presidential debate and the latest revelations about the attack on the embassy in Libya that led to the murder of U.S.…
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A Wild Week on the Campaign Trail as World Leaders Meet in New York
In this week's Washington Report, David Sanger, chief Washington correspondent for the New York Times, talks to Kerry Nolan about the presidential campaigns and the UN General Assembly this week.
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The Eye of the Convention Storm and The Israeli Nuclear Threat
In this week's Washington Report, David Sanger, chief Washington correspondent for the New York Times, talks to Kerry Nolan about last week's Republican National Convention, this week's Democratic National Convention, and the threat of nuclear strikes on Iran from Israel.
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Storm Preparations at the RNC and Memories of the First Man on the Moon
In this week's Washington Report, David Sanger, chief Washington correspondent for the New York Times, talks to Kerry Nolan about the impact of Tropical Storm Isaac on the Republican National Convention, and his memories of the late legendary astronaut Neil Armstrong.
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Presidential Campaigning and the Threat of an Attack on Iran
In this week's Washington Report, David Sanger, chief Washington correspondent for the New York Times, talks to Kerry Nolan about candidate Mitt Romney's running mate Paul Ryan, President Obama's poll numbers, and the threat from Israel of a strike against Iran's nuclear complex.
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Paul Ryan as Mitt Romney's VP Running Mate
In this week's Washington Report, David Sanger, chief Washington correspondent for the New York Times, talks to Kerry Nolan about the benefits and drawbacks of candidate Mitt Romney's pick of Paul Ryan to share the GOP ticket.
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Global Developments, Domestic Employment Numbers, and the Taxes of Presidential Candidates
In this week's Washington Report, David Sanger, chief Washington correspondent for the New York Times, talks to Kerry Nolan about the situation in Syria, the jobs picture in the United States, and the accusation by Senate leader Harry Reid that Mitt Romney did not pay taxes.
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Israel and the Economy in the Presidential Campaign
In this week's Washington Report, David Sanger, chief Washington correspondent for the New York Times, talks to Kerry Nolan about former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney's trip to Israel and his recent comments regarding Iran. Then Sanger takes a look at the campaign trail here at home, where…
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Political Reactions to the Colorado Shooting and a Tipping Point in Syria
In this week's Washington Report, David Sanger, chief Washington correspondent for the New York Times, talks to Kerry Nolan about the cracks appearing in Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad's regime and what it could mean for the region. Then Sanger discusses the political reaction to the shooting…
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Developments in the US Presidential Campagn and the LIBOR Scandal Heads to New York
In this week's Washington Report, David Sanger, chief Washington correspondent for the New York Times, talks to Kerry Nolan about developments in the competing US presidential campaigns in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the Affordable Health care Act. Then Sanger discusses the...
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The Washington Report has been a WQXR tradition for many years. Each week, The New York Times' David Sanger joins us with a preview of the top stories from Washington.
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