Jun 29 The hottest chart in economics, and what it means By Paul Solman The "elephant chart" explains the rise of populism in the developed world and so much more. Continue reading
Jun 28 New biography shows a side of Prince Charles we’ve not seen By Elizabeth Flock Sally Bedell Smith's new book "Prince Charles: The Passions and Paradoxes of an Improbable Life" explores a member of the royal family she says has been "massively misunderstood."… Continue reading
Jun 26 Watch 7:35 Conservatives are targeting the wrong things to bring down health care costs, says hospital system CEO By PBS News Hour Every major hospital group has criticized the health care bill crafted by Senate Republicans, especially for deep reductions in Medicaid spending for the poor and those with disabilities. At the Spotlight Health Conference at the Aspen Institute, Judy Woodruff talked… Continue watching
Jun 26 Supreme Court rules in favor of Missouri church in playground case By Mark Sherman and Sam Hananel, Associated Press The Supreme Court ruled Monday that churches have the same right as other charitable groups to seek state money for new playground surfaces and other non-religious needs. Continue reading
Jun 25 AP analysis shows how gerrymandering benefited GOP in 2016 By David A. Lieb, Associated Press The 2016 presidential contest was awash with charges that the fix was in: Republican Donald Trump repeatedly claimed that the election was rigged against him, while Democrats have accused the Russians of stacking the odds in Trump’s favor. Less attention… Continue reading
Jun 24 Illinois could be 1st state with ‘junk’ credit due to budget By Sara Burnett, Associated Press Illinois is on track to become the first U.S. state to have its credit rating downgraded to "junk" status, which would deepen its multibillion-dollar deficit and cost taxpayers more for years to come. Continue reading
Jun 23 Watch 8:40 Rev. William Barber is building a new ‘moral movement’ to reach people on race By PBS News Hour Special correspondent Charlayne Hunter-Gault speaks with Reverend William Barber and Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove, co-authors of “The Third Reconstruction: How a Moral Movement is Overcoming the Politics of Division and Fear,” about what it takes to tackle America’s racial divide. Continue watching
Jun 23 Three high-profile police shooting trials ended this past week. Here’s what happened By Joshua Barajas Here's a look at what happened in those trials and in other major police shooting cases, as well as what's next for the families of the victims and the officers involved. Continue reading
Jun 22 Watch 9:31 Venezuelans suffer deadly scarcity of food and medicine By PBS News Hour With the economy in freefall, Venezuelans face nationwide shortages of food at runaway inflation prices, and children are suffering the most: severe malnutrition among kids is rising at an alarming rate. Special correspondent Nadja Drost and videographer Bruno Federico report… Continue watching
Jun 22 Why Trump is supporting solar panels along the U.S.-Mexico border By Jill Colvin, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump wants to add solar panels to his long-promised southern border wall — a plan he says would help pay for the wall’s construction and add to its aesthetic appeal. “We’re thinking about building the wall… Continue reading