Arts Sep 30 Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on his blueprint for depolarizing a fractured nation By Geoff Bennett, Doug Adams, Azhar Merchant
Nation Jul 01 Watch 7:34 America at 250: New poll finds nation divided over its identity and future With celebrations for the nation's 250th anniversary well underway, the country's mood can be summed up as complicated, according to a new PBS News/NPR/Marist poll. Most Americans say the nation has drifted from its founding ideals, and a growing number… By Liz Landers, Doug Adams, Joshua Barajas, Kyle Midura, Jonah Anderson, Matt Loffman
Politics Jun 10 Watch 6:48 Survey reveals political and cultural factions shaping the midterms A new report from the Pew Research Center says American politics are not as simple as red versus blue. Pew surveyed more than 10,000 people and split the public into nine distinct groups along political and cultural values. Despite a… By Amna Nawaz, Matt Loffman, Ali Schmitz
Politics Apr 24 Congress keeps holding all-nighters. Lawmakers say it's a symptom of dysfunction It's a scenario that is playing out again and again as the House and the Senate fracture and careen from one crisis to the next. By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
Nation Jan 20 'Be The People' campaign wants to unite Americans to solve problems The 10-year initiative aims to change the perception that the U.S. is hopelessly divided and that individuals have little power to solve problems. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press
Dec 24 Watch 8:23 How author David Baldacci and his wife are working to counter toxic political discourse By Geoff Bennett, Mike Fritz David Baldacci has written more than 50 suspense and legal novels. His latest is “Nash Falls,” a story about a successful businessman recruited by the FBI to expose a global crime network. But Baldacci and his wife are now tackling… Continue watching
Dec 10 Watch 10:20 Reconnecting with people in the U.S. to see how political divisions are affecting them By Judy Woodruff, Sarah Clune Hartman During the past three years, Judy Woodruff has spoken with people across the country whose stories have helped us understand this moment in America. Now, she checks back in with some of them as part of her series, "America at… Continue watching
Oct 14 Watch 10:26 Former Justice Anthony Kennedy on political division and the state of the Supreme Court By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold Former Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy served on the nation’s highest court for three decades. He was often described as the swing vote in landmark decisions from marriage equality to campaign finance. It’s a label he’s long resisted, even years… Continue watching
Jul 23 Watch 7:55 GOP and Democratic strategists analyze renewed focus on Trump's connection with Epstein By Amna Nawaz, Ali Schmitz President Trump marked his sixth month in office this week, touting his policy agenda and transformation of the federal government. But he also faces a public skeptical of his biggest accomplishments and a growing focus on his relationship with Jeffrey… Continue watching
Jun 30 GOP Rep. Bacon of Nebraska cites dysfunction in deciding not to seek reelection By Margery A. Beck, Associated Press Rep. Bacon recently indicated he was considering retiring, saying he wanted to spend more time with family. But when pressed, he acknowledged that divisions within his own party contributed to his decision. Continue reading