Episode
Trump Charges, Speaker McCarthy Meets Taiwan's President, EU Leaders In China
12:46
Published: Wed Apr 05 2023
Description
Former President Donald Trump has been charged with 34 felony counts for falsifying business records, but hours after leaving the court he defended himself in a prime-time speech to his supporters. Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen will meet with the House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in Los Angeles. And two European leaders, French President Emmanuel Macron and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen, are in Beijing.
Chapters
Prosecutors have charged former President Donald Trump's company and its CFO, Allen Weisselberg, with multiple tax crimes.
00:00 - 00:59 (00:59)
Summary
Prosecutors have charged former President Donald Trump's company and its CFO, Allen Weisselberg, with multiple tax crimes. Meanwhile, tensions between the US and China continue to escalate as Taiwan's president meets with the new US House Speaker, and top European leaders visit Beijing to discuss their strategy towards China.
EpisodeTrump Charges, Speaker McCarthy Meets Taiwan's President, EU Leaders In China
PodcastUp First
A judge has ruled that the language used by former President Trump wasn't justified and imposed restrictions on his grand jury evidence, social media, and documents in the presence of his lawyers as he faces 34 charges.
00:59 - 05:24 (04:25)
Summary
A judge has ruled that the language used by former President Trump wasn't justified and imposed restrictions on his grand jury evidence, social media, and documents in the presence of his lawyers as he faces 34 charges. A trial could potentially begin in early 2024 during the high primary season.
EpisodeTrump Charges, Speaker McCarthy Meets Taiwan's President, EU Leaders In China
PodcastUp First
Tsai Ing-wen's recent visit to Europe has sparked controversy as China sees Taiwan as its territory and opposes it having any kind of international meetings.
05:25 - 11:54 (06:29)
Summary
Tsai Ing-wen's recent visit to Europe has sparked controversy as China sees Taiwan as its territory and opposes it having any kind of international meetings. Some believe the trip will only increase Europe's dependence on a totalitarian state, while others argue that managing China will require a combination of defiance and cultural exchanges.
EpisodeTrump Charges, Speaker McCarthy Meets Taiwan's President, EU Leaders In China
PodcastUp First
Michelle Martin closes the show thanking the production team, technical director, and the executive producer.
11:54 - 12:33 (00:38)
Summary
Michelle Martin closes the show thanking the production team, technical director, and the executive producer. She then invites the audience to join again tomorrow and promote the NPR One app.