Politics Mar 19 ‘We had an awful choice’: Schumer defends voting with GOP saying shutdown would be worse Democrats have few options for challenging President Trump and GOP majorities in Congress. Some on the left say they had a chance last week, but top Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer voted with the GOP and supplied the needed votes to…
Economy Mar 10 Ontario premier explains why he’s slapping 25% surcharge on electricity to U.S. Markets plunged again as investors are worried about the economy and whether a recession is on the horizon. The trade war President Trump initiated with the country's top trading partners is a factor in the volatility. Ontario Premier Doug Ford…
Politics Mar 04 Republican Sen. Eric Schmitt discusses Trump’s new tariffs ahead of address to Congress President Donald Trump is just hours away from addressing a joint session of Congress, where he's expected to tout his administration's accomplishments and lay out his agenda for the rest of the year. Sen. Eric Schmitt, a Republican from Missouri,…
Politics Mar 04 Rep. Pramila Jayapal on how Democrats will react to Trump’s address For a Democrats take on President Trump's address to Congress, we're joined by Rep. Pramila Jayapal of Washington. Jayapal, who is also chair emerita of the House Progressive Caucus, joins Amna Nawaz to discuss.
Economy Feb 26 ‘A lot of bloat’: Rep. Arrington defends GOP budget plan that slashes spending, cuts taxes When the House passed the Republican budget Tuesday night, it was an important step towards funding President Trump’s agenda. Their bill includes tax cuts totaling $4.5 trillion, spending cuts amounting to $1.5 to $2 trillion and about $3 trillion added…
Arts Feb 05 Alton Brown brings his humor to the page in book of essays, ‘Food for Thought’ Fusing cooking, chemistry and comedy, Alton Brown has made a name for himself as a TV host and Food Network fixture. His creative eye and quick wit captivated audiences of "Good Eats," "Cutthroat Kitchen” and “Iron Chef America.” Now, he…
Nation Jan 20 Juan Williams details 2nd civil rights movement in ‘New Prize for These Eyes’ In 1987, journalist Juan Williams helped illuminate the Civil Rights Movement with "Eyes on the Prize," a groundbreaking book that brought history to life and became an essential chronicle of the fight for racial equality. Nearly four decades later, he…
Politics Jan 19 Sen. Wyden offers way forward for progressives in new book ‘It Takes Chutzpah’ As Trump returns to the White House with Republicans in charge of the House and Senate, Democrats are searching for a way forward. Ron Wyden, the second-most senior Senate Democrat, offers strategies in a new book, “It Takes Chutzpah: How…
Politics Jan 16 Deb Haaland on Biden’s efforts to preserve public land and recognize Indigenous history One of the legacies President Biden leaves behind when he exits the White House is his record on conserving and protecting the country’s public lands and water. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland played a key role in implementing Biden's policies over…
Politics Jan 14 Mayorkas defends Biden’s homeland security and immigration policies Immigration has been a white-hot political issue for years and helped propel Donald Trump back into the Oval Office. The incoming president has promised mass deportations and is expected to issue a slew of related executive orders soon after being…