Arts Mar 27 Comedian Margaret Cho reflects on her career and the role of standup in activism Margaret Cho is a trailblazer in the world of standup comedy, and a bold and unapologetic voice on social and political matters. She’s now celebrating 40 years of making people laugh and drawing attention to the issues of the day.
Politics Mar 23 The potential personal and political fallout of a TikTok ban TikTok is the fastest growing app on the planet with more than 150 million monthly users in the U.S. alone. But that popularity does not extend to Capitol Hill where its defenders are in the minority. Laura Barrón-López looks into…
Nation Mar 23 Anti-Defamation League reports dramatic rise in antisemitism in U.S. A new report released by the Anti-Defamation League reveals antisemitic incidents increased 36% in 2022, the highest level recorded since 1979. The report comes as the FBI and human rights groups warn about the growing number of hate crimes in…
Politics Mar 22 How Trump’s possible indictments will influence Republican political strategy As the country waits for a Manhattan grand jury's decision in the case involving Donald Trump's alleged hush-money payments, the New York Times reported the former president is said to be invigorated by the possibility of an indictment. It raises…
Education Mar 21 LA schools closed as workers strike for better wages and conditions A massive strike shut down schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District and it's focused on higher wages and better working conditions. This school strike was not initiated by the teachers, who are still under contract, but by some…
Economy Mar 20 Can banking takeovers and rescues stabilize the markets? Ten days after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and emergency measures to stabilize the system, key parts of the banking industry are still reeling and anxious. UBS agreed to buy out its rival Credit Suisse for a fraction of…
Nation Mar 20 New claim about Iran hostage crisis sabotage may change narrative of Carter presidency In 1980, a prominent Republican sought to sabotage then-President Jimmy Carter's re-election by asking Middle Eastern leaders to get a message to the Iranians; keep the American hostages until after the election and Reagan will give you a better deal.
Arts Mar 19 How #BookTok is giving authors and booksellers a much-needed boost The publishing world has a new infusion of enthusiasm and energy, thanks to an online community of book lovers on TikTok. Known as #BookTok, it's not just a place for book recommendations and reviews — it's also helping drive book…
Nation Mar 17 After near-collisions on airport runways, FAA calls for safety review U.S. airports have seen an uptick in near-collisions involving commercial planes. The problem prompted the FAA to call for a safety summit, launching a review of standards and procedures to prevent catastrophe. Geoff Bennett reports on the close calls and…
Politics Mar 16 Minnesota governor says his state is national model for transgender rights With the 2022 election, Democrats in Minnesota took control of both chambers of the state's legislature for the first time in nine years. Gov. Tim Walz joined the state's House and Senate leadership in pushing reforms like voting rights for…