Deepa Shivaram
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Deepa Shivaram is a journalist and White House correspondent for NPR. She previously worked at NBC News and has participated in several global journalism fellowship programs.
4 episodes featuring Deepa Shivaram
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
Trump’s foreign-policy turmoil tests Republicans before midterms
Conflicts, tariffs, inflation and climate-linked disasters are converging with a major child-safety case to expose political and social vulnerabilities.
Aug 27, 2026 · 15 min
Up First from NPR
Debt hits $40 trillion as tariffs and power reshape Washington
The episode connects a record national debt and rising interest costs with trade conflict, presidential power, and the politics of federal spending.
Aug 22, 2026 · 17 min
Up First from NPR
Iran pressure, White House fight test Washington’s economic limits
The episode connects foreign-policy escalation, presidential power, and rising borrowing costs to the risks facing governments and households.
Aug 21, 2026 · 15 min