Ayman

New court documents contradict the Trump administration's claims about detained Columbia student, Mahmoud Khalil. As Elon Musk makes his way out of DOGE, backlash from Republican constituents is too much to ignore. And we remember the Pope's compassion and courage to take on topics that other world leaders chose to ignore.

This episode of AYMAN first aired on April 26, 2025.

Public figures and institutions are responding to the aftershocks of Trump’s America, Maine’s Governor tells Trump to quit fixating on Trans-athletes, and how Trump’s war on education will help other countries surpass the United States.

This episode of AYMAN, hosted by Michele Norris, first aired on April 20, 2025.

If Trump has a mandate, then why do fewer Americans support his approach to the economy and immigration? Plus, in a shock to no-one, Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon is full of chaos and turnover. And actress Holly Robinson Peete has a thought or two about RFK Jr.’s comments about children with autism.

This episode of AYMAN, hosted by Michele Norris, first aired on April 19, 2025.

There are some Democrats trying to work for Trump and are paying a price for it. Plus, five more big law firms in the US make a deal with a Trump. And, in the era of Trump, it’s worth reminding ourselves of the dangers of trying to erase Black History.

This episode of AYMAN first aired on April 13, 2025.

World markets and the American people keep reacting to the uncertainty of President Trump’s tariffs. Congressman Mark Pocan explains why he wants Elon Musk to go. And you’ll hear from an American lawyer detained by federal agents at an airport in Detroit.

This episode of AYMAN first aired on April 13, 2025.

One day tariffs are one, the next they are not… and that instability is not great for the bottom lines of America’s billionaires. Plus, the Supreme Court has sided with a wrongly deported man, while ICE says deportations should be like Amazon Prime.

This episode of AYMAN first aired on April 12, 2025.

An immigration judge says the deportation of Mahmoud Khalil can move forward, but as his lawyer tells us, Khalil’s fight to stay is far from over. Plus, a former adviser to President Obama weighs in on Trump ending the Iran Nuclear Deal to broker his own. And, Trump caves again on his tariffs, announcing new exemptions on tech devices.

This episode of AYMAN first aired on April 12, 2025.

As thousands participate in anti-Trump protests across the country, some wonder if Democrats finally have the fuel needed to fight back against President Trump. Plus, some in Trump's inner circle are fueling concerns about a third impeachment. And, the Republican response to a man being wrongfully deported? "Everyone makes mistakes."

RFK, Junior guts “an entire alphabet soup of departments." Trump says he's not joking about running for a third term. And, the Academy apologizes for its silence after an attack on a Palestinian filmmaker.

This episode of AYMAN first aired on March 30, 2025.

Elon Musk first paid to help Trump win, now he wants to wade into other elections. Will Wisconsin and Florida voters allow his influence? Plus, Trump called NBC News to announce he's "very angry" and "pissed off" at Russia's Vladimir Putin. And there’s a progressive influencer who is running for a congress in Illinois on a bold message: What if Democrats didn't suck?

This episode of AYMAN first aired on March 30, 2025.