Popping Politics Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/popping-politics A weekly rundown of politics news across Europe and North America. Best High School non-music Radio Show 2026! © 2026 KMIH 88.9 the Bridge a06c3fb2-3ba9-5ce1-b738-d1f287171189 yes en Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:37:31 -0700 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:38:05 -0700 https://img.transistorcdn.com/1X64BEsS0fjnnVKtwuo8zKX6k4zAuYL_phbCtTvZA9s/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kZDBh/NDI3YTY2Y2VlZDEx/YzA1OWFmMDk3Mzhl/NTJmNi5wbmc.jpg Popping Politics episodic KMIH 88.9 the Bridge A weekly rundown of politics news across Europe and North America. Best High School non-music Radio Show 2026! A weekly rundown of politics news across Europe and North America. Politics, Elections, EU, North America KMIH 88.9 the Bridge No No 5/17: Trump's visit to China and updates on tariffs 2 2 20 20 5/17: Trump's visit to China and updates on tariffs full a7597b1a-558f-4d1e-9def-d7b3f8ce6ff8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1114289c I discuss Trump's visit to China and the updates on tariffs and trade deals.

]]> I discuss Trump's visit to China and the updates on tariffs and trade deals.

]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:37:29 -0700 KMIH 88.9 the Bridge KMIH 88.9 the Bridge 558 I discuss Trump's visit to China and the updates on tariffs and trade deals.

]]> Politics, China, US, Tariffs No 5/3: Virginia Map Referendum 2 2 19 19 5/3: Virginia Map Referendum full eb34d196-6b23-479c-8d48-fcb182395af2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a3df3832 I discuss the voting referendum in Virginia that had the possibility to become a game changer in midterms, although the supreme court shut it down.

]]> I discuss the voting referendum in Virginia that had the possibility to become a game changer in midterms, although the supreme court shut it down.

]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:36:21 -0700 KMIH 88.9 the Bridge KMIH 88.9 the Bridge 556 I discuss the voting referendum in Virginia that had the possibility to become a game changer in midterms, although the supreme court shut it down.

]]> Politics, Elections, Virginia, US No 4/12: Iran War (Ceasefire) 2 2 18 18 4/12: Iran War (Ceasefire) full c3439f01-0b00-4055-8749-6bacccfd7eea https://share.transistor.fm/s/aaa6b3df I discuss the ceasefire in the Iran War.

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]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:34:25 -0700 KMIH 88.9 the Bridge KMIH 88.9 the Bridge 320 I discuss the ceasefire in the Iran War.

]]> Politics, Iran, War, US No 3/29: Iran and DHS Funding 2 2 17 17 3/29: Iran and DHS Funding full df5cf71e-5519-46fc-9041-8e0a9bcc1d5b https://share.transistor.fm/s/4a78b7c2 I discuss the DHS Funding Bill (has since been changed minorly) passed by the Senate as well as updates on Iran.

]]> I discuss the DHS Funding Bill (has since been changed minorly) passed by the Senate as well as updates on Iran.

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:18:51 -0700 KMIH 88.9 the Bridge KMIH 88.9 the Bridge 413 I discuss the DHS Funding Bill (has since been changed minorly) passed by the Senate as well as updates on Iran.

]]> Politics, Elections, EU, North America No 3/15: Feature Interview with King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci 2 2 16 16 3/15: Feature Interview with King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci full 2e1babd2-adb7-4490-b43a-45e26e7718d9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6a04c6f1 I interview King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci about her policy as a changemaker in the community, including about policies like the upcoming Sound Transit station opening here on Mercer Island on 3/28 and more.

]]> I interview King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci about her policy as a changemaker in the community, including about policies like the upcoming Sound Transit station opening here on Mercer Island on 3/28 and more.

]]> Sun, 15 Mar 2026 06:59:00 -0700 KMIH 88.9 the Bridge KMIH 88.9 the Bridge 1046 I interview King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci about her policy as a changemaker in the community, including about policies like the upcoming Sound Transit station opening here on Mercer Island on 3/28 and more.

]]> Politics, US, King County Washington, Sound Transit No 3/8: Iran 2 2 15 15 3/8: Iran full 0ab4fa4f-40d7-4cdd-a9e8-1187598c1016 https://share.transistor.fm/s/792d8ba4 I discuss the US Strikes on Iran that occurred 2/28, in conjunction with Israel, what caused them, and what's next for the region.

]]> I discuss the US Strikes on Iran that occurred 2/28, in conjunction with Israel, what caused them, and what's next for the region.

]]> Sun, 08 Mar 2026 22:31:16 -0700 KMIH 88.9 the Bridge KMIH 88.9 the Bridge 660 I discuss the US Strikes on Iran that occurred 2/28, in conjunction with Israel, what caused them, and what's next for the region.

]]> Iran, Strikes, US No 3/1: Tariffs, Cuba, DHS 2 2 14 14 3/1: Tariffs, Cuba, DHS full bbef00a9-a4f8-47ae-971d-99b54bf9b9e5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dca93a86 I discuss 3 main topics: the Supreme Court striking down Trump's 4/2/2025 "Liberation Day" Tariffs (and his new 15% tariffs), interactions with Cuba, and the upcoming DHS Funding.

In other news, you're now listening to the IBS's best high school non-music radio show in the nation!

]]> I discuss 3 main topics: the Supreme Court striking down Trump's 4/2/2025 "Liberation Day" Tariffs (and his new 15% tariffs), interactions with Cuba, and the upcoming DHS Funding.

In other news, you're now listening to the IBS's best high school non-music radio show in the nation!

]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:29:17 -0800 KMIH 88.9 the Bridge KMIH 88.9 the Bridge 565 I discuss 3 main topics: the Supreme Court striking down Trump's 4/2/2025 "Liberation Day" Tariffs (and his new 15% tariffs), interactions with Cuba, and the upcoming DHS Funding.

In other news, you're now listening to the IBS's best high school non-music radio show in the nation!

]]> Politics, US, Cuba, Tariffs, DHS, Funding No 2/1: Government Shutdown 2 2 13 13 2/1: Government Shutdown full 525ad2d9-090d-4ef2-bcc8-b6534038c4f1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ed022fb0 I cover the government shutdown over a standoff in DHS funding as tensions rise in Minneapolis and around the nation after the tragic shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Nicole Good.

]]> I cover the government shutdown over a standoff in DHS funding as tensions rise in Minneapolis and around the nation after the tragic shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Nicole Good.

]]> Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:00:12 -0800 KMIH 88.9 the Bridge KMIH 88.9 the Bridge 581 I cover the government shutdown over a standoff in DHS funding as tensions rise in Minneapolis and around the nation after the tragic shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Nicole Good.

]]> Shutdown, US, Politics, DHS, ICE No Interview with Rep Adam Smith 2 2 12 12 Interview with Rep Adam Smith full e3d51160-c5eb-45d0-904d-a9f197695066 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b4232d18 Join me in an interview with US Representative Adam Smith, covering his journey into politics, from youngest State Senator in the Nation to US House Representative and Ranking Member on the HASC.

]]> Join me in an interview with US Representative Adam Smith, covering his journey into politics, from youngest State Senator in the Nation to US House Representative and Ranking Member on the HASC.

]]> Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:57:31 -0800 KMIH 88.9 the Bridge KMIH 88.9 the Bridge 1076 Join me in an interview with US Representative Adam Smith, covering his journey into politics, from youngest State Senator in the Nation to US House Representative and Ranking Member on the HASC.

]]> Politics, US, Armed Services, Syria No 12/21: Feature Interview with State Rep. for LD 41, My-Linh Thai 2 2 10 10 12/21: Feature Interview with State Rep. for LD 41, My-Linh Thai full 1bf33bb4-eef3-4970-ac62-d8782e454d3e https://share.transistor.fm/s/1959196a Join me in a wide-ranging interview with our amazing Legislative District 41 Representative, My-Linh Thai.
Rep. Thai was born in 1968 in Vietnam, and fled to the United States in 1983 as a refugee from the Vietnam War while still 15. Rep. Thai graduated from the prestigious UW school of pharmacy, becoming a practicing pharmacist before moving with her family to Bellevue in 2008. In 2018, she was elected to our own 41st legislative district in the Washington State House, winning reelection in 2020, 2022, and 2024, being the first refugee elected to serve in the Washington House of Representatives. Rep. Thai also serves as Deputy Majority Leader of the House Democratic Caucus and on the Appropriations, Judiciary, Healthcare, and Rules committees.

Happy Holidays! The New Year has plenty more in stock for the show - more interviews, more info, and more learning!

]]> Join me in a wide-ranging interview with our amazing Legislative District 41 Representative, My-Linh Thai.
Rep. Thai was born in 1968 in Vietnam, and fled to the United States in 1983 as a refugee from the Vietnam War while still 15. Rep. Thai graduated from the prestigious UW school of pharmacy, becoming a practicing pharmacist before moving with her family to Bellevue in 2008. In 2018, she was elected to our own 41st legislative district in the Washington State House, winning reelection in 2020, 2022, and 2024, being the first refugee elected to serve in the Washington House of Representatives. Rep. Thai also serves as Deputy Majority Leader of the House Democratic Caucus and on the Appropriations, Judiciary, Healthcare, and Rules committees.

Happy Holidays! The New Year has plenty more in stock for the show - more interviews, more info, and more learning!

]]> Sun, 21 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0800 KMIH 88.9 the Bridge KMIH 88.9 the Bridge 1370 Join me in a wide-ranging interview with our amazing Legislative District 41 Representative, My-Linh Thai.
Rep. Thai was born in 1968 in Vietnam, and fled to the United States in 1983 as a refugee from the Vietnam War while still 15. Rep. Thai graduated from the prestigious UW school of pharmacy, becoming a practicing pharmacist before moving with her family to Bellevue in 2008. In 2018, she was elected to our own 41st legislative district in the Washington State House, winning reelection in 2020, 2022, and 2024, being the first refugee elected to serve in the Washington House of Representatives. Rep. Thai also serves as Deputy Majority Leader of the House Democratic Caucus and on the Appropriations, Judiciary, Healthcare, and Rules committees.

Happy Holidays! The New Year has plenty more in stock for the show - more interviews, more info, and more learning!

]]> Politics, Washington, Interview No 12/21: The Healthcare Crisis - Finale, or just the Beginning? 2 2 11 11 12/21: The Healthcare Crisis - Finale, or just the Beginning? full bad266e0-90ea-4162-be28-83f0e6cf3bbc https://share.transistor.fm/s/d017daef The Healthcare debate in the Nation's capital finished without a resolution agreed upon by both parties. The New Year comes along - but what does that mean for the 20+ million Americans depending on Obamacare? 
Happy New Year and Happy Holidays! I have lots of exciting ideas lined up for the new year, so stay tuned (interviews, features, and more!)!

]]> The Healthcare debate in the Nation's capital finished without a resolution agreed upon by both parties. The New Year comes along - but what does that mean for the 20+ million Americans depending on Obamacare? 
Happy New Year and Happy Holidays! I have lots of exciting ideas lined up for the new year, so stay tuned (interviews, features, and more!)!

]]> Sun, 21 Dec 2025 06:59:00 -0800 KMIH 88.9 the Bridge KMIH 88.9 the Bridge 213 The Healthcare debate in the Nation's capital finished without a resolution agreed upon by both parties. The New Year comes along - but what does that mean for the 20+ million Americans depending on Obamacare? 
Happy New Year and Happy Holidays! I have lots of exciting ideas lined up for the new year, so stay tuned (interviews, features, and more!)!

]]> Healthcare, Politics, America No 12/14: Healthcare 2 2 9 9 12/14: Healthcare full 5c9ea7cc-08b4-4db8-bb09-ac491d1ae39a https://share.transistor.fm/s/f8c68e29 The healthcare deadline is fast approaching us this holiday season. While many focus on the spirit of giving, many have to focus on whether they can pay for their insurance this coming year. Join me as I talk about all the latest in healthcare deals!

]]> The healthcare deadline is fast approaching us this holiday season. While many focus on the spirit of giving, many have to focus on whether they can pay for their insurance this coming year. Join me as I talk about all the latest in healthcare deals!

]]> Fri, 19 Dec 2025 21:23:49 -0800 KMIH 88.9 the Bridge KMIH 88.9 the Bridge 436 The healthcare deadline is fast approaching us this holiday season. While many focus on the spirit of giving, many have to focus on whether they can pay for their insurance this coming year. Join me as I talk about all the latest in healthcare deals!

]]> Healthcare, Obamacare, US Congress No 12/7: Boat Strikes and Healthcare 2 2 8 8 12/7: Boat Strikes and Healthcare full 88891951-5045-4d1b-809b-0159ea1638e9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/369cf9b3 I discuss the expiring Obamacare subsidies, as well as Boat Strikes in the Pacific Ocean on suspected drug boats.

]]> I discuss the expiring Obamacare subsidies, as well as Boat Strikes in the Pacific Ocean on suspected drug boats.

]]> Fri, 19 Dec 2025 21:22:25 -0800 KMIH 88.9 the Bridge KMIH 88.9 the Bridge 715 I discuss the expiring Obamacare subsidies, as well as Boat Strikes in the Pacific Ocean on suspected drug boats.

]]> Healthcare, Obamacare, Boat Strikes, Armed Services, Human Rights, Politics No 11/16: Government Shutdown Deal 2 2 7 7 11/16: Government Shutdown Deal full b7491d2d-5344-45bd-b860-2ba8a525afb9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0b03cd49 The longest government shutdown in history finally ended in mid-November after over 40 long days. I break down the deal that happened.

]]> The longest government shutdown in history finally ended in mid-November after over 40 long days. I break down the deal that happened.

]]> Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:46:28 -0800 KMIH 88.9 the Bridge KMIH 88.9 the Bridge 480 The longest government shutdown in history finally ended in mid-November after over 40 long days. I break down the deal that happened.

]]> Politics, USA, Shutdown, Deal No 11/9: US Elections 2 2 6 6 11/9: US Elections full 03532b00-9baa-479e-824b-b3e1e702bbc7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5a80dfac Summary and some analysis of the election results in Virginia, New Jersey, California, Maine, and Pennsylvania (voter groups, shifts from 2024, etc.).

]]> Summary and some analysis of the election results in Virginia, New Jersey, California, Maine, and Pennsylvania (voter groups, shifts from 2024, etc.).

]]> Sun, 09 Nov 2025 20:51:44 -0800 KMIH 88.9 the Bridge KMIH 88.9 the Bridge 724 Summary and some analysis of the election results in Virginia, New Jersey, California, Maine, and Pennsylvania (voter groups, shifts from 2024, etc.).

]]> Politics, Elections, US, Virginia, New Jersey, Governor No 11/2: Dutch Elections, Tariffs, and more 2 2 5 5 11/2: Dutch Elections, Tariffs, and more full 1ac8be27-9d54-4bb7-bcad-2749db300ca6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5b0b2a1d I discuss the recent election results in the Netherlands, as well as updates on tariffs and trade deals between the US and Asian coutnries.

]]> I discuss the recent election results in the Netherlands, as well as updates on tariffs and trade deals between the US and Asian coutnries.

]]> Wed, 05 Nov 2025 21:02:39 -0800 KMIH 88.9 the Bridge KMIH 88.9 the Bridge 878 I discuss the recent election results in the Netherlands, as well as updates on tariffs and trade deals between the US and Asian coutnries.

]]> Tariffs, Elections, Netherlands, Shutdown, USA No Government Shutdown Updates 2 2 4 4 Government Shutdown Updates full 4dc41fa7-f2e8-4fcf-94aa-b01d7ea30b34 https://share.transistor.fm/s/567d50e2 The government shutdown continues in the US. I cover impacts of the shutdown and potential out-routes this week.

]]> The government shutdown continues in the US. I cover impacts of the shutdown and potential out-routes this week.

]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2025 11:51:50 -0700 KMIH 88.9 the Bridge KMIH 88.9 the Bridge 405 The government shutdown continues in the US. I cover impacts of the shutdown and potential out-routes this week.

]]> Shutdown, USA, Senate No Government Shutdown and Israel-Palestine peace plan 2 2 3 3 Government Shutdown and Israel-Palestine peace plan full 562e3a9f-5d8f-4729-ac48-c793bab6254a https://share.transistor.fm/s/95ba2ab1 A description of where things stand with the shutdown right now, as well as some effects of the shutdown. Also a quick update on the developing Israel-Palestine Peace plan.

]]> A description of where things stand with the shutdown right now, as well as some effects of the shutdown. Also a quick update on the developing Israel-Palestine Peace plan.

]]> Sun, 12 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0700 KMIH 88.9 the Bridge KMIH 88.9 the Bridge 406 A description of where things stand with the shutdown right now, as well as some effects of the shutdown. Also a quick update on the developing Israel-Palestine Peace plan.

]]> Israel, Palestine, US, Shutdown No Government Shutdown, Moldova and Norway Election Results 2 2 2 2 Government Shutdown, Moldova and Norway Election Results full 26b76819-ffd9-4b0e-a609-e277f0340447 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d29e684e An update on the government shutdown, as well as election results from two close allies of the EU, Moldova and Norway.

]]> An update on the government shutdown, as well as election results from two close allies of the EU, Moldova and Norway.

]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2025 09:24:52 -0700 KMIH 88.9 the Bridge KMIH 88.9 the Bridge 521 An update on the government shutdown, as well as election results from two close allies of the EU, Moldova and Norway.

]]> US, Shutdown, Moldova, Norway, Elections No US Military and Government Funding 2 2 1 1 US Military and Government Funding full aba7d521-eb95-4c38-83ca-fbe7191ea123 https://share.transistor.fm/s/af81d660 Discussing the US Military Meeting called by Pete Hegseth, as well as the upcoming government shutdown.

]]> Discussing the US Military Meeting called by Pete Hegseth, as well as the upcoming government shutdown.

]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2025 22:03:11 -0700 KMIH 88.9 the Bridge KMIH 88.9 the Bridge 409 Discussing the US Military Meeting called by Pete Hegseth, as well as the upcoming government shutdown.

]]> Politics, Elections, EU, North America No Canada's Elections 1 1 7 7 Canada's Elections full d6a79bec-db49-408b-87e6-c71eea9be6ed https://share.transistor.fm/s/cfead612 Canadian election results from 4/28. Aired 5/4.

]]> Canadian election results from 4/28. Aired 5/4.

]]> Tue, 27 May 2025 21:32:33 -0700 KMIH 88.9 the Bridge KMIH 88.9 the Bridge 890 Canadian election results from 4/28. Aired 5/4.

]]> Politics,Elections,Canada,North America No Polish Elections and EU Tariffs 1 1 6 6 Polish Elections and EU Tariffs full 30e9831f-255e-41a0-b6a5-aeb9d3da734e https://share.transistor.fm/s/d875a8e6 A discussion on the upcoming Polish elections, covering the 3 main candidates, as well as a discussion on tariffs imposed on the EU and trade relations between the EU, US, and China.

]]> A discussion on the upcoming Polish elections, covering the 3 main candidates, as well as a discussion on tariffs imposed on the EU and trade relations between the EU, US, and China.

]]> Tue, 29 Apr 2025 12:57:42 -0700 KMIH 88.9 the Bridge KMIH 88.9 the Bridge 861 A discussion on the upcoming Polish elections, covering the 3 main candidates, as well as a discussion on tariffs imposed on the EU and trade relations between the EU, US, and China.

]]> Politics, Elections, Poland, EU, Tariffs No 2025 German Elections Rundown 1 1 1 1 2025 German Elections Rundown full 02e70737-1b78-465a-84ac-3b1bb9013e29 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e7d063e4 I discuss the German Election results, from the numbers to analysis of endorsements and more. I also discuss coalition talks.

]]> I discuss the German Election results, from the numbers to analysis of endorsements and more. I also discuss coalition talks.

]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2025 21:26:06 -0700 KMIH 88.9 the Bridge KMIH 88.9 the Bridge 931 I discuss the German Election results, from the numbers to analysis of endorsements and more. I also discuss coalition talks.

]]> Politics, Elections, Germany No