Ron Elving
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Ron Elving is a senior editor and correspondent on NPR News' Washington Desk, where he is frequently heard as a news analyst and writes about politics. He is also an executive in residence at American University's School of Public Affairs and has held political journalism roles at USA Today and Congressional Quarterly.
2 episodes featuring Ron Elving
Up First from NPR
Trump’s media restrictions test executive power on three fronts
The episode connects press access, Russian pressure on Europe, and college sports regulation to broader questions about institutional limits and government power.
Sep 19, 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