Politics Aug 25 What to expect from Night 2 of the RNC President Trump and his supporters kicked off the Republican National Convention on Monday, with speakers characterizing a potential Joe Biden presidency as disastrous. Melania Trump will lead the lineup Tuesday night. Meanwhile, there is some controversy over Secretary of State…
Politics Aug 25 Gowdy: Republicans lack 'core orthodoxy' for effective governance Former South Carolina Rep. Trey Gowdy has recently published a book, “Doesn’t Hurt to Ask: Using the Power of Questions to Communicate, Connect, and Persuade.” He joins Judy Woodruff to discuss its key messages, the Republican National Convention so far,…
Politics Aug 25 Virtual RNC attendance hasn't reduced enthusiasm for these GOP delegates When President Trump was officially renominated by the Republican Party on Monday, only 336 delegates were in the room. Most of the 2,500 people who had hoped to attend in person were instead watching from home. But their virtual participation…
Politics Aug 25 Rep. Emmer on why he thinks Republicans will win the House Minnesota Rep. Tom Emmer chairs the National Republican Congressional Committee and is leading the GOP’s efforts to win control of the House in November. Emmer joins Judy Woodruff from Minneapolis to discuss his reaction to the Republican National Convention so…
Nation Aug 25 News Wrap: New virus cases down 20 percent since early August In our news wrap Tuesday, some hopeful news on the COVID-19 pandemic. Johns Hopkins University reports new infections have slowed to 43,000 per day nationwide -- down more than 20 percent from early August. Also, Texas and Louisiana ordered more…
Nation Aug 25 Public outcry in Kenosha over Jacob Blake shooting turns violent after dark U.S. cities continue to struggle with policing, physical force and public outrage. In Wisconsin, Gov. Tony Evers declared a state of emergency due to violence in Kenosha, where police shot Jacob Blake over the weekend. Blake, who is Black, is…
Nation Aug 25 In Portland, protests and violence continue -- 3 months after they began In Oregon, the city of Portland continues to endure upheaval and violence, three months after the killing of George Floyd sparked unrest. Now, the Wisconsin shooting of Jacob Blake, who is Black, has further ignited public outrage over police use…
Arts Aug 25 'Cancel culture' debate bubbles up in politics and beyond A key line of attack on Night 1 of the Republican National Convention was against what the GOP sees as extreme political correctness from the left. But the debate about so-called “cancel culture” extends beyond politics, and a recent Harper's…
Politics Aug 24 Hutchinson says Trump 'needs to regain' blue-collar workers in swing states Throughout the Republican National Convention, we’ll be talking to prominent members of the party. One of them is Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, who was scheduled to participate in convention activities but decided to stay home in Little Rock as his…
Politics Aug 24 Presidential election won't be 'a popularity contest,' says Blunt Missouri Sen. Roy Blunt is a member of the GOP’s Senate leadership team. He’s currently in Charlotte, North Carolina, for the Republican National Convention. Blunt joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the approach he wants to see from President Trump during…