Trump vs. DC
Trump vs. DC  
Podcast: Today, Explained
Published On: Thu Mar 26 2026
Description: President Trump came in like a wrecking ball in his second term, with a transformative vision for the nation's capital. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Workers adding President Donald Trump's name on the facade of the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. Photo by Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images. Listen to Today, Explained ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members. New Vox members get $20 off their membership right now. Transcript at ⁠vox.com/today-explained-podcast.⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices