Politics Oct 18 Voters will decide critical statewide ballot measures in midterm election For many voters this year, the focus has been on contests for governor, senator or local representatives, but voters in 36 states will decide the future of abortion access, health care and even voting itself. Laura Barrón-López sat down with…
Arts Oct 18 Photographer documents immigration and life inside detention facility U.S. authorities reported that there have been more than two million apprehensions at the southern border in the last year, a record high. Since 2018, photographer Pablo Allison has documented the human stories behind these statistics. Laura Barrón-López talked to…
Nation Oct 13 United States announces legal pathway into country for Venezuelan migrants The Biden administration announced a plan to provide a legal pathway into the country for more than 20,000 Venezuelan migrants. At the same time, thousands of others who enter the U.S. illegally will be sent back to Mexico. White House…
Education Oct 12 Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan faces challenge in federal court President Biden's executive order to cancel student debt is facing its most serious legal challenge to date. A federal judge in Missouri heard arguments from six states hoping to block the plan from taking effect. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López…
Politics Oct 11 Concerns grow over the increasing ties between Christianity and right-wing nationalism A growing movement led by right-wing politicians is increasingly challenging the separation of church and state. On the ballot this November are several high-profile Republican candidates who are embracing Christian nationalist ideals. Kristin Kobes Du Mez of Calvin University joined…
Nation Oct 10 Low literacy voters struggle to cast ballots in the face of restrictive voting laws As Americans begin to cast ballots in the midterms, voters who struggle to read will confront an election system that relies on literacy. Experts estimate that roughly one in five Americans, including those with disabilities and those who have not…
Politics Oct 07 Federal prosecutors weigh tax and gun charges against Hunter Biden New details have been revealed in an ongoing FBI investigation of Hunter Biden. The Washington Post reported that federal investigators believe they have enough evidence to charge the president’s son with tax crimes and making a false statement related to…
Politics Oct 06 Biden pardons thousands convicted on federal marijuana charges President Biden pardoned thousands of Americans convicted on federal charges of simple possession of marijuana and encouraged governors to do the same. The president also directed his administration to review how marijuana is classified as a drug under federal law.
Politics Oct 03 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on candidates and their midterm messages ahead of election NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Laura Barrón-López to discuss the latest political news, including the politics of hurricane relief aid and lawmakers launching their final midterm messages ahead of election.
Politics Sep 29 How Democrats and Republicans are courting Hispanic and Latino voters ahead of midterms This year, Latino voters will be critical in deciding a number of key races that could determine the balance of power in Congress. For years, they have voted solidly Democratic, but the preferences of this diverse group are shifting. Progressive…