Alyssa Farah Griffin sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to reflect on her first full week back at the table after maternity leave and what it was like returning to the daily rhythm of the show. Alyssa then dives into Hot Topics, weighing in on the impact President Trump is having as some MAGA influencers begin to distance themselves from him. She shares her predictions for what Trump might say at this weekend’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner and reacts to former President Obama appearing with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani over the weekend—breaking down what those moments signal politically. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices