National Mall
Place
The National Mall is a landscaped park near the downtown area of Washington, D.C., the capital city of the United States. Administered by the National Park Service, it contains and borders numerous iconic museums of the Smithsonian Institution, art galleries, cultural institutions, and national memorials.
3 episodes featuring National Mall
Up First from NPR
Diplomacy stalls as Trump advances arch and wildfires spread
The episode connects an uncertain Ukraine peace effort, a contested monument project, and a wildfire season reshaping communities across the West.
Sep 5, 2026 · 17 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
The Daily
Trump refuses to sign bipartisan housing bill after Senate rebuke on Iran
The sudden standoff threatens a rare moment of major bipartisan consensus on the national housing crisis, turning policy into a political weapon.
Jul 6, 2026 · 28 min