Christopher Thomas
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Christopher Thomas is an audio and podcast production professional who served as director of the referenced Up First episode.
5 episodes featuring Christopher Thomas
Up First from NPR
Cockpit attack, Trump’s midterm strategy and Hegseth’s military overhaul
The episode connects a dramatic aviation emergency with two tests of political power: Trump’s effort to shape the midterms and Hegseth’s effort to remake military leadership.
Oct 1, 2026 · 14 min
Up First from NPR
Trump’s agenda tests AI oversight, Iraq security and deportation law
The episode connects three decisions that shift responsibility toward private companies, Iraqi institutions and executive power while raising unresolved safety and legal questions.
Sep 30, 2026 · 12 min
Up First from NPR
Britain probes airbase detentions as Washington loosens vehicle rules
The episode connects a murky security investigation with consequential changes to U.S. climate and campus accountability policy.
Sep 29, 2026 · 15 min
WSJ What’s News
Trump weighs diplomacy as regional tensions and ad wars intensify
The episode connects uncertain Middle East diplomacy with fast-moving fights over AI accountability, online commerce and control of the political advertising map.
Sep 22, 2026 · 14 min
WSJ What’s News
Markets absorb Fed hike as global tensions widen
The episode connects monetary-policy uncertainty with escalating trade, geopolitical, technology, and electoral pressures shaping the United States and its partners.
Sep 17, 2026 · 14 min