Politics Nov 04 Democrat Abigail Spanberger wins Virginia's governor's race, flipping control from GOP In Virginia, Democrat Abigail Spanberger will be the first woman to serve as governor. The former three-term congresswoman is the projected winner in the race over Republican Winsome Earle-Sear. Liz Landers and William Brangham report on that race and more.
Politics Nov 03 How a Mamdani win could change New York City and the Democratic Party More than 730,000 New Yorkers have already cast ballots ahead of Tuesday's mayoral election. It’s a race with big stakes for the city and beyond. Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani has vaulted from a relatively unknown state legislator to the frontrunner…
Politics Oct 31 Government shutdown threatens critical funding for Head Start programs As the government shutdown continues, several key programs are at risk. One of them is Head Start, the federal program that provides early childhood education, health and food support for low-income families. William Brangham discussed the potential impacts with Tommy…
Politics Oct 31 Brooks and Capehart on the pressure to end the government shutdown New York Times columnist David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart of MSNBC join William Brangham to discuss the week in politics, including the government shutdown barreling toward the date when funding begins to lapse on some government benefits, President Trump suggests…
World Oct 31 Art crime investigator breaks down the brazen jewel heist at the Louvre Three of the four members of the so-called “commando team” allegedly behind the brazen heist at the Louvre are in custody. Thieves posing as construction workers broke through a balcony window at the museum, ransacked two cases of royal jewels…
World Oct 30 Caribbean nations hit by Hurricane Melissa begin long road to recovery Island nations in the Caribbean worked on rescue and recovery operations in the wake of Hurricane Melissa. The storm tore through Jamaica, leveling some communities entirely. It also left a trail of destruction in Cuba and Haiti. At least 30…
Science Oct 28 Hurricane Melissa slams into Jamaica as a Category 5 with 185 mph winds Jamaica is suffering extensive damage from the devastating force of Hurricane Melissa. It's just the second Atlantic storm ever to make landfall with winds up to 185 mph. William Brangham reports and Geoff Bennett discusses the impact and rescue efforts…
Science Oct 27 Vermont town debates rebuilding on higher ground after devastating floods From Texas to North Carolina, from New England to the Midwest, communities are facing a growing threat from flash flooding. Many of those regions already lack enough affordable housing, a problem made worse by these storms. For our climate series,…
Nation Oct 24 What happens when no one trusts a country's economic data The inflation report was delayed due to the government shutdown and the White House said there will likely be no report next month. But even before the shutdown, experts were sounding the alarm after President Trump fired the head of…
Nation Oct 23 Arrests of current and former stars raise troubling gambling questions for NBA There are troubling questions for the NBA after the FBI arrested one of its players and a Hall of Fame head coach. They are among dozens charged in a federal investigation alleging illegal sports betting and rigged poker games organized…