The week in politics (April 22, 2026)
About this episode
The episode discusses recent political developments and features interviews with retired astronaut Eileen Collins and author Ashanté Reese.
On Wednesday's show: From U.S. talks with Iran , to the City Council contemplating police interaction with ICE , to another Trump cabinet departure and beyond, we discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. Also this hour: Ahead of a screening Saturday of the documentary Spacewoman , which is followed by a Q&A with the film's subject, retired astronaut Eileen Collins, we revisit a conversation we had with Collins, the first woman to pilot and command an American spacecraft. And author Ashanté Reese considers how gardens, reunions, and everyday meals can create connection, resilience, and care, which is the subject of her book, Gather: Black Food, Nourishment, and the Art of Togetherness . Watch
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