https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/pete-hegseth-department-war-rebrand-123754526.html

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/10/03/paxton-texas-senate-trump-gop-money-woes-01105707

On today's news, I'm joined by Jared Bahir Browsh from University of Colorado Boulder to discuss some of the biggest stories from the past week in the US, including:

🤖 Tech leaders sign a new AI Accord

🏈 Ted Cruz gets the Protect College Sports Act through the Senate

🏳‍🌈 Trump and Linda McMahon remove Biden-era definitions of sexual harassment

💉 A man is exonerated after nearly 40 years on Death Row

Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/in-the-making-ai-death-row-and-college-football/id1690975615?i=1000792526041

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3fh8KNKKbPjN46mXzG8Xc6?si=febdd80417394d3d

https://apnews.com/article/obit-dennis-haskins-saved-by-bell-39836d1149f1e7bceb27e5a10b947394

This week, I'm joined by Lindsay Chervinsky, Executive Director of the George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon, to kick off our four-part special, as we ask... what does democracy even mean?

Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/democracy-part-i-what-does-democracy-mean/id1690975615?i=1000792172584

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4MzvpfKGe6XFAu9Wt4w8Ge?si=cc2cb95b9227498b

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqgmrr9ekr7ko

And just like that, as quickly as Trump banned a number of news outlets from entering the White House, a judge reversed it.

Is it me or does it feel like this tug of war between the executive and judicial branches will be one of the defining characteristics of the Trump administration, which will be studied in school in 50 years?

On today's new episode, I'm joined by Ira Chaleff to discuss Greenland, Pete Hegseth, the Arc-du-Trump, the White House media ban, and the countdown to the midterms is on!

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4wysJ4xsQoSrXAnpXtTqBE?si=77487fc71e1b4c67

Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/in-the-making-is-greenland-one-step-closer-to-us-statehood/id1690975615?i=1000791377385

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6gqdgg8w59xo

BBC NewsTrump and Xi meet as AI rivalry reshapes global power dynamicsThe US and China are vying for AI supremacy while seeking to keep it under human control.

Besides AI (obviously), what are your predictions for the visit?

But most importantly, what kind of outrageous stuff do you think Trump will post on Truth Social as soon as Xi leaves?

https://www.realclearpolling.com/polls/senate/general/2026/texas/talarico-vs-paxton?v=1790182181473

www.realclearpolling.com2026 Texas Senate - Paxton vs. Talarico | RealClearPolling2026 Texas Senate - Paxton vs. Talarico | RealClearPolling

The latest from RealClearPolling indicates the optimism from democrats may not be misplaced.

Do you think Talarico can actually win this?

✅ for yes

❌ For no

Danish sovereignty strengthened while US set to build two more military bases.

Read more: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9dr74g32g8go

According to Nato, this is a classic Michael Scott win-win-win. What do you think?

Later today I'll be discussing the following stories as we record America: In the Making:

1. Greenland and the new US-Denmark deal that everyone's happy with. What are your thoughts? Who are the real winners? Could Trump still go further?

2. The midterms countdown is on, with early voting in progress, but what impact will Trump's constant pressure have on turnout, results etc?

3. The Arc-du-Trump is going to be a military complex with snipers and drones, but... why?

4. Pete Hegseth is in crisis, as people quit and whistleblowers expose how chaotic his management is. Will he resign? Will he be fired? Or will he cling on?

5. Trump finally bans CNN, MSNow and Politico from the White House, but news outlets are banding together to shut out coverage of the President. Is it backfiring?

I want to hear your thoughts and opinions.

Comment now and you might get a shout out in the podcast.

In our latest history episode, I'm joined by historian and Kennedy family expert Barbara Perry to explore the unlikely friendship between a young President and a former First Lady.

Eleanor Roosevelt wasn't just the wife of a President. She was a fierce advocate for civil rights, and a tremendously well-respected democrat, whose endorsement mattered.

And one historic lunch meeting changed everything, arguably setting the course of the Presidency that would change American history.

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/72MLqVL7NEI6h2OtegamBh?si=34357ccf66944a8b

Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-did-jfk-and-eleanor-roosevelt-become-allies/id1690975615?i=1000791044547

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What are your reactions to the Greenland news?

Will this resolution work for everyone?

Or does it just embolden Trump to take Greenland at a later date?

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/sep/16/bonnie-greer-writer-and-cultural-commentator-dies-aged-77

This is literally a manifestation of the phrase 'cut off your nose to spite your face'

If they can't put Trump's name on the building, they'll just close it. Thoughts?

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/trump-administration/trumps-handpicked-kennedy-center-board-votes-close-venue-renovations-rcna597921