About this episode

The episode features discussions on presidential pardons, Chinese tech risks, and the history of the USPS.

On America at Night with McGraw Milhaven, Ed Martin, former U.S. Attorney and Trump’s pardon attorney, joined the program to discuss the role of presidential pardons and the legal and political debates surrounding them. Next, Filip Timotija, business and defense reporter at The Hill, discussed growing concerns over Chinese-produced cellular modules embedded in smart home devices. These tiny components, often found in connected technology, have raised alarms among national security officials who worry they could present potential vulnerabilities for the United States. Finally, James Bruns, founding director of the Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum, discussed his book “Delivering for America: How the United States Postal Service Built a Nation.” Bruns reflected on the 250th anniversary of the USPS and the crucial role the postal system has played in connecting communities and shaping American history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: McGraw Milhaven

Guests: Ed Martin, Filip Timotija, James Bruns

Topics covered

• Trump Pardons
• Chinese Tech Risks
• USPS History
• National Security
• Presidential Pardons
• Smart Home Devices

Keywords

• Trump
• Pardons
• Chinese Technology
• USPS
• National Security
• Smart Devices
• Ed Martin
• Filip Timotija
• James Bruns

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Hill, Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum

Books & works: Delivering for America: How the United States Postal Service Built a Nation

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