# Ed Martin on Trump Pardons, Filip Timotija on Chinese Tech Risks, James Bruns on 250 Years of the USPS

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Podcast: [America At Night with McGraw Milhaven](https://stenobird.com/podcast/america-at-night-with-mcgraw-milhaven-5928753)
Published: 2026-04-16T04:59:00+00:00
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On America at Night with McGraw Milhaven, Ed Martin, former U.S. Attorney and Trump’s pardon attorney, joined the program to discuss the role of presidential pardons and the legal and political debates surrounding them. Next, Filip Timotija, business and defense reporter at The Hill, discussed growing concerns over Chinese-produced cellular modules embedded in smart home devices. These tiny components, often found in connected technology, have raised alarms among national security officials who worry they could present potential vulnerabilities for the United States. Finally, James Bruns, founding director of the Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum, discussed his book “Delivering for America: How the United States Postal Service Built a Nation.” Bruns reflected on the 250th anniversary of the USPS and the crucial role the postal system has played in connecting communities and shaping American history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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