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US President Joe Biden delivers final speech to congress
US President Joe Biden has just finished delivering a one hour state of the union address, his final speech to congress before the election later this year. Washington DC is CNN's Julia Benbow speaks… Audio
USA correspondent Danielle Kurtzlebenf
Danielle discusses former President Donald Trump's scathing comments about NATO countries at a recent rally in South Carolina, which drew little surprise from the crowd. And President Joe Biden has… Audio
USA correspondent Ron Elving
Republican candidate Nikki Haley is getting one last shot at Donald Trump after Ron DeSantis suspended his presidential campaign. Audio
USA correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben
Republicans in Congress are demanding concessions on immigration in exchange for allowing more funding for Ukraine and Israel. The White House has started to take part in these negotiations; which… Audio
USA correspondent Ximena Bustillo
Ximena says abortion issues are top of mind ahead of 2024, but the GOP keeps losing on the issue at the local level. President Joe Biden has designated a new national monument near the Grand Canyon… Audio
USA correspondent Ron Elving
A deal to raise the debt ceiling's been done - but can President Joe Biden sell it to his fellow Democrats in Congress?. Ron says there are rumours that a Trump indictment is coming, first in the Mar… Audio
Asia correspondent Ed White
Asia correspondent Ed White talks to Kathryn about a comedian in Beijing has found himself in serious hot water after joking about the Chinese military, and Joe Biden signaling a 'thaw' in relations… Audio
Pacific correspondent Koroi Hawkins
RNZ Pacific Editor Koroi Hawkins discusses developments in West Papua where the Indonesian Military says it is "ground combat ready" after a clash with the West Papuan Liberation Army over the… Audio
USA correspondent Ximena Bustillo
President Joe Biden has confirmed he'll run again, as the US teeters on the edge of a fiscal cliff. Donald Trump's legal woes worsen, as a US judge throws out a mistrial request in the rape case… Audio
US: Abortion drug could go, more mass shootings put pressure
US correspondent Ron Elving joins Kathryn to talk about why all eyes are on the Supreme Court, as it weighs whether to rule immediately on the mifepristone abortion drug issue or push it out till… Audio
USA correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben
Donald Trump is running for President again. NPR's Washington DeskDanielle Kurtzleben talks to Kathryn about the reception that is getting in the US and also who may run against him. Audio
US: Tough crime talk, dope pardons, CHIPS money
US correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben joins Kathryn to talk about Republicans' focus on rising crime levels - as a way to counter Democrats' strengths on the issue of abortion. President Biden… Audio
US President pledges $810 million US dollars towards Pacific
US President pledges $810 million US dollars towards Pacific. Audio
USA correspondent Ron Elving
America is experiencing an unprecedented moment in which two men are simultaneously claiming to be its president. While Joe Biden has a legitimate claim to the office, Donald Trump has the support of… Audio
US correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben
The US President is offering some student loan leeway with his administration announcing it will forgive up to $10,000 for most borrowers ($20,000 for some who were low-income students). This comes… Audio
How a basketball superstar became a pawn in Putin's war
How is Vladimir Putin using the case of a jailed American basketball superstar to his advantage, amid the ongoing war in Ukraine? Audio
USA correspondent Ron Elving
Ron talks to Susie about job growth in the US in a shrinking economy, a victory in Congress for President Joe Biden with the Senate passing major spending bill, the Inflation Reduction Act. Also… Audio
The audacious plan to link the US with Russia
The 'Strait Guys' follows George, and his protégé, Scott, as they join forces with Russian visionaries and dare to try the impossible by connecting the InterContinental Railway through Alaska, to the… Audio
The Panel with Shane Te Pou and Julia Hartley Moore (Part 1)
Wallace Chapman and panellists Shane Te Pou and Julia Hartley Moore discuss Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's visit to the White House and what it means for New Zealand's relationship with the United… Audio
USA correspondent Ron Elving: Uvalde school massacre and gun laws
The Justice Department is conducting a review into the Uvalde school shooting which left 19 pupils and two teachers dead. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden have visited Texas to pay their… Audio