Elena Moore

Ping Huang, an NPR reporter specializing in public health, discusses the CDC's controversial website update linking vaccines and autism, stirring trust issues. Franco Ordoñez, the White House correspondent, analyzes Trump's ambitious 28-point Ukraine peace plan that may hinder relations with Kyiv. Elena Moore, covering politics, shares insights on New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's upcoming White House meeting with Trump, highlighting the challenges of transitioning from activism to a diplomatic role.

Political reporter Elena Moore joins the discussion, providing insights on the significant departure of Mike Waltz as National Security Adviser amid Trump’s second term. They explore the unrest within the Democratic Party, where young activists are challenging incumbents to seek more progressive representation. The conversation also touches on the complex dynamics affecting millennial and Gen Z voters, highlighting their shifting political affiliations while navigating identity amidst cultural consumerism. Humorously, they balance talk of political tensions with anecdotes about indulgence and self-care.

Elena Moore, NPR political reporter on campaigns and conservative activism, joins Tamara Keith, senior White House correspondent, and Sam Greenglass, congressional reporter. They dig into the Senate deal to reopen most of DHS, Trump’s shifting Iran deadline and unclear path forward, and the mood at CPAC as Republicans rally behind him while weighing the political risks.

Dr. Omar Ali, historian of Black politics and third-party movements, and Elena Moore, NPR political reporter tracking Gen Z trends, explore how 'independent' has shifted from moderate to a broad, issue-driven identity. They discuss Gen Z's surge toward independence, historical roots of third-party movements, who appeals to independents, and the systemic obstacles that keep challengers out.

Elena Moore, an NPR political reporter, provides an insider’s view of Turning Point USA's AmericaFest. She discusses the rift within the Republican Party, highlighting Ben Shapiro's clash with Tucker Carlson over controversial figures like Nick Fuentes. J.D. Vance's message of inclusivity for an 'America First' GOP marks a shift away from Trump's centrality. The discussion touches on future elections, with factional unity eroding ahead of the 2026 midterms, and how the organization's new leader, Erica Kirk, aims to engage younger audiences.