After The Summit, The Week In Politics

This NPR "Up First" podcast episode for August 16, 2025, covers the meeting between Presidents Trump and Putin in Alaska regarding the war in Ukraine, with NPR correspondents in Kyiv and Moscow providing insights. The discussion includes the lack of a ceasefire agreement, Trump's outreach to Ukraine's President Zelensky, and Russia's perspective on the summit. The episode further analyzes the political implications for President Trump, including scrutiny over his executive order concerning Washington, D.C.'s police department, redistricting efforts, and the ongoing controversy surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's files. The episode concludes with a brief look at the situation on the ground in Ukraine and a preview of the Sunday Story featuring relationship advice from Dave Franco and Alison Brie.