Tammy Duckworth
United States Senator from Illinois, veteran, and Purple Heart recipient. Leading the charge to investigate and root out extremism in the United States Armed Forces.
Top 5 podcasts with Tammy Duckworth
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Mar 3, 2026 • 43min
Maddow: Trump's clown car Cabinet now an alarming liability as threat from Iran spikes
Tammy Duckworth, U.S. Senator from Illinois and combat veteran on the Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees, discusses national security and recent U.S. actions regarding Iran. Short takes cover questionable firings at the FBI, leadership gaps across security agencies, and risks of a widening regional conflict. Multiple sharp snapshots of how policy choices raise new threats.
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Apr 17, 2025 • 39min
China Strikes Back at Tariffs by Roasting JD Vance & Selling Out Luxury Retailers | Sen. Tammy Duckworth
In this conversation, Tammy Duckworth, an Iraq War veteran and Democratic Senator from Illinois, shares her insights on improving veterans' care in Congress. She highlights the setbacks caused by the Trump administration, discussing job losses for veterans and cuts to essential programs. Duckworth brings attention to the importance of DEI in the military and critiques the appointment of unqualified officials. The humorous exchanges about trade wars and TikTok luxury knockoffs add a lighthearted touch to the serious political discussions.
Mar 25, 2026 • 52min
Meet the Press NOW – March 25
Jacob Ward, tech journalist and podcaster, analyzes a landmark verdict reshaping social platform design. Michael Claesson, Sweden's chief of defense, offers a military view on Iran, NATO, and strains on support for Ukraine. Tammy Duckworth, U.S. senator and combat veteran, discusses national security, opposition to extra war funding, and DHS funding standoffs. They tackle diplomacy, military moves, and tech liability.
Jan 13, 2026 • 50min
Meet the Press NOW — January 13
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth, a combat veteran from Illinois, shares her insights on national security and critiques the Trump administration's ICE operations and Venezuela policies. She emphasizes the need for Congress to authorize military actions and demands accountability for ICE training standards. Meanwhile, Courtney Kube, NBC’s senior national security correspondent, discusses the implications of U.S. military responses to unrest in Iran, covering both strategic risks and potential intervention strategies.
Mar 19, 2026 • 43min
Lawrence: Gabbard defying, not protecting Trump, in refusing to agree Iran posed imminent threat
Ruben Gallego, Arizona senator focused on homeland security and immigration; Ro Khanna, Representative active on oversight and Justice Department issues; Tammy Duckworth, Illinois senator and combat veteran on military and veterans’ affairs. They debate DHS confirmation drama, conflicts over Iran imminent-threat claims, subpoena battles surrounding the Attorney General, and fallout from pardons and military policy decisions.
