"Trump is trying to become president so he can abolish most of the things in the constitution and get out of all these charges."

A week on since Donald Trump became the first former president to be convicted on felony charges, fallout continues as Republicans scramble to justify and distract. Meanwhile, Joe Biden has sought to shore up perceived weakness on the issue of the southern border with an executive action to shut down the processing of asylum seekers. Also discussing reproductive rights, Ukraine, Gaza, Mexico's first female president, and latest from the campaign trail.

"Trump is trying to become president so he can abolish most of the things in the constitution and get out of all these charges."
A week on since Donald Trump became the first former president to be convicted on felony charges, fallout continues as Republicans scramble to justify and distract. Meanwhile, Joe Biden has sought to shore up perceived weakness on the issue of the southern border with an executive action to shut down the processing of asylum seekers. Also discussing reproductive rights, Ukraine, Gaza, Mexico's first female president, and latest from the campaign trail.

Ed Blakely has served in different capacities under a succession of presidential administrations, has guided government policy on urban planning and is a widely cited academic. My name is Sean Britten, and each week, Ed and I have a chat about what's the latest news out of the United States, talking everything politics, planning and policy from sea to shining sea.
US of Ed typically talks issues on a week by week basis, but check out some of our more timeless specials:
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US of Ed on Guns in America: Part One: https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=285335
US of Ed on Guns in America: Part Two: https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=285341
SPECIAL: South of the Border: https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=372708
SPECIAL: Crafting Innovative Places: https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=386032
SPECIAL: Who Killed the American Dream?: https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=386003
SPECIAL: Climate Emergency: https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=386003
SPECIAL: The Impeachment Process: https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=433201
SPECIAL: Ruth Bader Ginsburg: https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=738156

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