Politics Jul 08 ‘He’s the guy who beat Trump’: Rep. Dean on why she wants Biden to stay in race Democratic Rep. Madeleine Dean is from the critical swing state of Pennsylvania. She hit the campaign trail with President Biden over the weekend and as other House Democrats are asking him to drop out of the race. Rep. Dean joined…
Nation Jun 17 Surgeon general calls for social media warning labels amid teen mental health crisis Surveys show the overwhelming majority of American teens use social media in some form. Some studies link more than three hours a day on social media to an increased risk of teen anxiety and depression. U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy…
Politics Jun 12 ‘The Fall of Roe’ looks at players in movement to end abortion and what may be next In the two years since the Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to an abortion, conservative lawmakers and activists have continued efforts to roll back access to abortion, contraception and in vitro fertilization. Laura Barrón-López spoke with Lisa Lerer and…
World Jun 06 ‘When the Sea Came Alive’ provides oral history of invasion from D-Day veterans For most, the D-Day invasion of Normandy is an event in history. But a new book transports us back 80 years, hearing directly from those who helped liberate occupied Europe from Hitler’s Nazi forces. Amna Nawaz spoke with author Garrett…
Politics Jun 04 Sen. Mark Kelly explains why he supports Biden’s plan to limit who can seek asylum President Biden signed an executive order Tuesday limiting the number of migrants who can seek asylum at the southern border. Sen. Mark Kelly, a Democrat from the border state of Arizona, is supporting the president’s move. He joined Amna Nawaz…
Arts May 16 Emergency room doctor reflects on treating trauma and preventing violence in new book A new book offers a firsthand look at the root causes and potential solutions to a critical issue plaguing communities across the country, violent crime. Dr. Rob Gore created a prevention program to keep young people from acts of violence.
World May 14 Treasury Secretary Yellen on why Biden is targeting Chinese manufacturing with new tariffs President Biden announced a series of major tariffs on several Chinese imports. The world's two largest economic superpowers are colliding over the future of electric vehicles and other industrial sectors. It comes as both President Biden and Donald Trump are…
Arts May 09 ‘The Loves of Theodore Roosevelt’ looks at the women who shaped a future president A new book offers a new way to understand one of America's most important presidents. Jeffrey Brown sat down with author Edward O'Keefe to discuss, "The Loves of Theodore Roosevelt: The Women Who Created a President." It's for our arts…
World May 08 Democratic, GOP lawmakers react to Biden pausing bomb shipment to Israel As the Biden administration puts a hold on sending thousands of bombs to Israel, we have perspectives from two members of Congress. Geoff Bennett spoke with Sen. Chris Van Hollen, a Democrat from Maryland and a member of the Senate…
Arts May 02 New book explores how ordinary Americans can be the heroes of democracy Eddie Glaude Jr. has a call to action for everyday Americans to reclaim their political destinies from the heroes of our past and present. He argues it's needed to secure a just and democratic future for America and makes the…