Receipts with Catherine Rampell

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has admitted to an extramarital affair with a woman U.S. intelligence reportedly identified as a Chinese spy. But the story goes far beyond a sex scandal: Trump was briefed about the relationship, his administration failed to intervene, and questions are mounting about China’s access to America’s most advanced AI technology. Catherine Rampell is joined by New York Times national security reporter Julian Barnes and Wall Street Journal tech reporter Robbie Whelan to examine what Trump knew, why investigations stalled, and what this could mean for NVIDIA and the AI industry.

Elon Musk’s Cybertruck is on its way out, corporate America is lawyering up, and Donald Trump seems strangely subdued after a historic election defeat. Catherine Rampell and JVL discuss the possibility of Trump stepping aside, the investigations Democrats are preparing, and the government insiders who may be sitting on a mountain of evidence of wrongdoing.

Rep. Brendan Boyle joins Catherine Rampell to discuss what Democrats plan to do if they take back the House, from reversing Trump’s healthcare cuts and tariffs to confronting the economic fallout from his Iran war. Plus Sam Stein and Catherine look ahead to Election Day, Trump's closing economic message, and how rising costs and voters' frustrations over the economy could shape decisions at the polls.

Catherine Rampell and JVL discuss Trump’s fury over Alina Habba’s $50 million payday, the growing infighting among his allies over who gets a cut, and the oil companies cashing in on his Iran war while Americans pay more at the pump. Plus, Trump’s latest threats to the Federal Reserve and a suspiciously timed effort to oust Lisa Cook just after the midterms.

Mark Cuban joins Catherine Rampell to discuss how he believes America’s healthcare giants inflate drug prices, bury hidden fees, and profit from a system that leaves patients paying the price. He explains how he’s fighting back, why he thinks Democrats have Medicare for All all wrong, and what he really thinks of the Trump administration’s healthcare agenda.Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RECEIPTS at https://www.oneskin.co/RECEIPTS #oneskinpod

Oil prices are soaring, inflation fears are returning, and even some of Trump’s own voters are turning against him. Catherine Rampell and JVL discuss the economic fallout from Trump’s Iran war, why Republicans are suddenly afraid to mention his beloved tariffs, and new polling that suggests his political coalition is starting to fracture. Plus, the bizarre report that Trump’s Fed chair is consulting AI versions of dead economists.

Why is Elon Musk pouring hundreds of millions into Republican campaigns, and what is he afraid will happen if Democrats regain power? Kara Swisher joins Catherine Rampell to explain Musk’s increasingly desperate alliance with Trump, how Silicon Valley billionaires are buying political influence, and why Big Tech’s loyalty to MAGA may have an expiration date. Plus, Swisher dishes on JD Vance, her surprising new partnership with Hillary Clinton, and why she’s walking away from CNN.Read Catherine Rampell's "Receipts" Newsletter: https://www.thebulwark.com/s/receipts

Even Republicans are starting to notice Trump’s staggering corruption. Catherine Rampell and JVL take on the latest scandals engulfing Trump’s inner circle, new polling showing his own voters recognize the grift, and the economic damage being inflicted on ordinary Americans while Trump’s friends cash in.

Catherine Rampell is joined by Andrew Egger to discuss Elon Musk’s $276 million effort to rescue Republicans in the midterms, Trump’s DOJ targeting news organizations, and his latest deal with Vladimir Putin. Then, former Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland shares what she learned negotiating with Trump, why appeasing him doesn’t work, and what America’s billionaires should learn from the rise of Russia’s oligarchs.Read Catherine Rampell's "Receipts" newsletter: https://www.thebulwark.com/s/receiptsBuy "Unreliable Boyfriend": https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H4HKTLQB

Catherine Rampell and JVL break down Trump’s escalating war on the Federal Reserve, including his latest attempt to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook and the growing threat to the central bank’s independence. They discuss how Trump’s tariffs and war with Iran are fueling inflation, driving up prices for everything from tomatoes to Texas brisket, and potentially hurting Republicans in key Senate races. Plus, JD Vance struggles to define socialism, the administration’s crackdown on H-1B workers raises questions about anti-immigrant politics, and why both parties may be moving toward a more government-controlled economy.Read and watch more from Catherine: https://www.thebulwark.com/s/receipts