David Folkenflik
Person
David Folkenflik is an American reporter and media correspondent for NPR, based in New York City. His work appears primarily on NPR news programs including Morning Edition and All Things Considered, and he has also hosted On Point and contributed to the Media Circus segment on Talk of the Nation.
3 episodes featuring David Folkenflik
Up First from NPR
Judge restores White House press access as Trump courts Xi
The episode links a constitutional fight over press access with high-stakes U.S.-China diplomacy and fragile negotiations over global conflicts.
Sep 24, 2026 · 16 min
Up First from NPR
Trump pairs Iran threats with diplomacy as Democrats lead midterm poll
The episode connects foreign-policy brinkmanship, a strong Democratic polling advantage, and a constitutional fight over presidential press access.
Sep 23, 2026 · 15 min
Up First from NPR
Global conflict tests diplomacy and presidential power
The episode connects a war-shadowed U.N. gathering with disputes over executive authority, national security, and press freedom in Washington.
Sep 21, 2026 · 16 min