Arts May 01 The issues behind possible Hollywood writers' strike that could halt film, TV production The Writers Guild of America’s contract with Hollywood studios expires at midnight Tuesday, potentially affecting over 800,000 jobs if last-minute negotiations break down and a strike begins. Writers are demanding higher wages and better working conditions and say many of…
Nation Apr 28 Battles over reproductive, transgender rights fought in state legislatures States with Republican-led legislatures have become ground zero for the political battles over reproductive rights and transgender care. Along with bills to ban or restrict abortions, The Washington Post reports that more than 400 anti-trans bills have been filed in…
Nation Apr 27 Battle between Disney and DeSantis now playing out in court The battle between the Walt Disney Company and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has eclipsed politics and is now playing out in the courts. In a lawsuit, Disney accuses DeSantis and his allies overseeing the company's special taxing district of violating…
Arts Apr 25 Billy Porter on his return to music and becoming unapologetically himself Billy Porter has become an icon both on stage and on screen. It was just announced that he's playing James Baldwin in an upcoming biopic, and he's returning to his musical roots by releasing a new album and embarking on…
Politics Apr 24 What Tucker Carlson's departure could mean for the future of Fox and the GOP Fox News abruptly announced Monday that its top-rated primetime host Tucker Carlson is leaving the network. The move comes less than a week after Fox agreed to pay $787.5 million to settle a legal battle with Dominion Voting Systems over…
Arts Apr 20 'The Wisdom of Morrie' offers insights on living and aging joyfully America was introduced to Morrie Schwartz nearly 30 years ago when he spoke with Ted Koppel about his battle with ALS, sharing his unflinching and thoughtful reflections on dying. In the years after Schwartz’s death, his son found a manuscript.
Health Apr 19 Second-highest ranking House Democrat on her party's plans to fight for abortion access The Supreme Court is allowing full access to the abortion drug mifepristone for at least another 48 hours. The justices issued that order Wednesday and promised a new ruling by Friday night. Geoff Bennett discussed the debate over abortion access…
Nation Apr 19 Tyre Nichols' mother discusses lawsuit against Memphis and officers who beat him The family of Tyre Nichols, who died in January after being severely beaten by five Memphis police officers, has filed a $550 million federal lawsuit against the city of Memphis over his death. The five officers charged with second-degree murder…
Politics Apr 18 Fox News to pay $787M settlement to Dominion Voting Systems over stolen election lies The defamation trial against Fox News concluded before it even began. Dominion Voting Systems alleged the right-wing network knowingly broadcast lies that its voting machines were used to steal the 2020 presidential election. On Tuesday, Fox agreed to settle the…
Economy Apr 18 Congress remains far from an agreement as debt ceiling crisis looms Tuesday is Tax Day, but we're still waiting to see how long the country has before it defaults on its own bills, more than $31 trillion worth. Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins has the latest on how lawmakers plan on avoiding…