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Sinopse
Donald Trumps historic presidency is unlike any other thats come before it. From his outsider status in Washington to his familys continued residence in New York to his complicated business empire, each episode of this podcast will focus on one aspect of Trumps time in the White House that defies conventions and ask the question, Can he do that? Hosted by Allison Michaels and co-hosted each week by a different Post reporter, Can He Do That? features original reporting that will illuminate the ways Donald Trump can reshape the presidency and explain what that means for people in the United States and the rest of the world.
Episódios
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Will Trump change America's relationship with internet privacy?
31/03/2018 Duração: 28minConfused about the Cambridge Analytica scandal and how it relates to President Trump? You're not alone. Reporter Tony Romm and internet privacy expert Daniel Kreiss take us on a deep dive.
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When will Trump stop firing people and settle on his ‘A-team’?
24/03/2018 Duração: 25minThe firings, resignations, and ousters in the White House have reached a crescendo. What does that say about Trump – as a manager, as a policy-maker, and as a public persona?
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Will Trump convince Kim Jong-Un to give up nuclear weapons?
17/03/2018 Duração: 32minPresident Trump says he will sit down with North Korea and negotiate a deal on nuclear disarmament. On this week’s episode of “Can He Do That,” we talk to someone who’s tried that before.
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Does the President have the power to downsize the government?
10/03/2018 Duração: 24minSince President Trump entered office, he's promised a radical restructuring of the federal government — including significant cuts to the size of the federal workforce. But that hasn't happened yet. On this episode, we ask: What's the hold-up?
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Should the president run the White House like a family business?
02/03/2018 Duração: 24minOn this week's episode, we talk about presidential family members, and about Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law and embattled senior adviser. What happens when a president's own children wield influence in the White House?
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Will teen victims of school shootings force a change in federal gun laws?
21/02/2018 Duração: 24minIn this week's episode, Post reporters John Woodrow Cox and Wesley Lowery talk about their experiences covering school shootings — and why the outraged message from South Florida teens might get some traction with lawmakers, and with Trump.
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Will Trump strike a deal on the Dream Act?
16/02/2018 Duração: 28minCongress has been kicking around versions of the Dream Act for almost two decades — and yet, the latest debates in the Senate suggests that lawmakers are still can't come up with a long-term solution for Dreamers. Can Trump strike a deal on the Dream Act?
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Special episode: The Nunes memo and what it means
02/02/2018 Duração: 19minThe House Intelligence Committee publicly released a memo Friday, and it has Washington D.C. in a whirlwind. National security reporter Matt Zapotosky explains what's in the memo, why it's been so controversial and what happens next.
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Special episode: Trump's first State of the Union address
31/01/2018 Duração: 32minWashington Post senior editor Marc Fisher and political reporter Eugene Scott discuss the major themes of President Trump's first State of the Union address -- what he said, what it means, and what comes next.
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Special episode: A State of the Union listening guide
26/01/2018 Duração: 18minNational political correspondent Karen Tumulty and senior editor Marc Fisher discuss what they’ll be listening for in Trump’s first State of the Union address.
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Special episode: One year after Trump’s inauguration, we revisit his speech
19/01/2018 Duração: 34minOne year ago, President Trump was sworn in as the 45th president of the United States. In his speech, he painted his picture of America and made promises for his presidency. White House correspondents Jenna Johnson and Josh Dawsey listen back and discuss.
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We'll be back in 2018
15/12/2017 Duração: 05minWith highlights from some of this year's best episodes, Allison Michaels signs off for now.
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Special episode: What does Doug Jones's win in Alabama mean for the country?
13/12/2017 Duração: 27minRobert Costa reports on voter sentiment from Alabama. Plus, we dive into what happens for Trump, Congress, and party divisions in our country now that Alabama has elected a Democrat to the U.S. Senate.
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Trump's lawyer says a president can't obstruct justice. Can he?
08/12/2017 Duração: 29minPulitzer Prize-winning reporter Sari Horwitz guides us through Trump's lawyers' comments on obstruction of justice. Plus, legal experts weigh in on differing legal perspectives and how presidential pardoning may play a role in obstruction.
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Is Trump reshaping an entire branch of government -- the judiciary?
01/12/2017 Duração: 28minSupreme Court reporter Robert Barnes weighs in on presidential influence on the federal courts system. Plus, we talk to a political science professor about the demographic breakdown of Trump’s nominees and how it differs from that of presidents past.
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Why do American presidents pardon turkeys anyway? A holiday episode.
22/11/2017 Duração: 09minWhere did this tradition come from? What does it mean to “pardon" a turkey? We’ve got you covered in this special holiday episode with Post reporter Jessica Contrera who attend the annual tradition at the White House.
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Trump’s pressuring the Justice Dept to investigate Clinton. Can he do that?
17/11/2017 Duração: 31minWhat are the limitations of a president's influence on the Justice Dept? Reporter Devlin Barrett offers the latest news, fact checker Glenn Kessler unpacks Uranium One, and a once dep. special counsel explains risks for politicizing the Justice Dept.
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One year since Trump's election: Live show
10/11/2017 Duração: 01h19minBob Woodward, David Fahrenthold and Karen Tumulty join Allison Michaels live on stage at Washington, DC's Warner Theatre for a look back on the past year, an exploration of where this presidency fits into history and plenty of laughs.
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How much power does a president have to prevent terrorist attacks?
03/11/2017 Duração: 28minReporter David Nakamura helps us answer: Can Trump keep us safe from terror attacks? We talk to an expert to learn how terrorist groups recruit. Plus, we examine how much power presidents have to influence counterterrorism policy.
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Special episode: Trump's associates have been indicted. Can Trump himself emerge unscathed?
31/10/2017 Duração: 20minWhat do developments in the Mueller investigation mean for Trump? Are indictments proof that the Trump campaign colluded with Russia to sway the 2016 election? Reporter Matt Zapotosky answers these questions on a special break-in episode.