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By: The Washington Post
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  • The Washington Post’s Libby Casey, Rhonda Colvin and James Hohmann gather for a weekly in-depth conversation about politics and power. From presidential candidates to members of Congress to the judicial system, Sidebar dives deep on the topics and people at the forefront of the political conversation. The crew sits down each Thursday (with the occasional breaking news episode) to discuss what has happened that week, and what’s coming up the next week – with guest appearances from Washington Post reporters.
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Episodes
  • JD Vance and the shutdown dance

    JD Vance and the shutdown dance
    Mar 11 2025

    On this episode, The Washington Post's Rhonda Colvin, James Hohmann and JM Rieger explain why Washington is once again under the cloud of a looming government shutdown – and why fiscal conservatives might have to hold their noses and vote to keep the government open.


    Plus, how Vice President JD Vance is finding a role for himself as a go-between for members of Congress who want access to the White House.
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    30 mins
  • Trump at war

    Trump at war
    Mar 6 2025

    In this episode, The Washington Post's Libby Casey, Rhonda Colvin and James Hohmann decode President Trump's efforts to redefine America's role on the world stage – from seemingly starting trade wars with China, Mexico and Canada to straining alliances with Europe that have defined American foreign policy since the Second World War.


    Plus, what is Trump really trying to accomplish – and is he playing chess, with a longer strategy in mind, or just checkers?
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    32 mins
  • Sidebar Live: March 4 at 8 pm

    Sidebar Live: March 4 at 8 pm
    Mar 4 2025

    Join Sidebar for live coverage of President Trump's joint address to Congress, March 4 at 8 p.m. – only at YouTube.com/WashingtonPost.
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    Less than 1 minute

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