The NPR Politics Podcast

Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg Is Running For President

Bloomberg announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination, saying Trump "represents an existential threat to our country and our values." The businessman is a late entrant to a crowded field. This episode: Congressional correspondent Susan Davis, political correspondent Scott Detrow, and political reporter Danielle Kurtzleben. Connect: Email the show at <a href="mailto:nprpolitics@npr.org">nprpolitics@npr.org</a>. Join the NPR Politics Podcast <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/nprpoliticspodcast/?ref=pages_profile_groups_tab&amp;source_id=1604383669807606">Facebook Group</a>. Subscribe to the <a href="https://www.npr.org/politicsnewsletter">NPR Politics Newsletter</a>. Find and support <a href="https://www.npr.org/stations/">your local public radio station</a>. Learn more about sponsor message choices: <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a> <a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>

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