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May 13, 2026

Season 2026 Episode 8161 | 55m 43s

Director James Jacoby introduces a new doc. "The President vs. The Fed" which spotlights the unprecedented pressure campaign against Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Dr. Paul Offit weighs in on FDA Commissioner Marty Makary's ouster. Correspondent Nick Paton brings us a special report on a Russian cargo ship mystery. NYT White House correspondent Tyler Pager previews Trump's China summit.

Aired: 05/12/26
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