WATCH: Last night’s historic presidential debate, the first of 2024
Not only is it the first ever debate between a sitting president and former president, but it is the earliest that a debate has been held in modern history.
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The State Of Ohio Show June 14, 2024
Marijuana sellers and buyers are counting the days till sales begin in Ohio. Lawmakers decide how they want to spend $700 million in extra money. And there’s another bill that would make big changes in voting laws. Studio guest is…
The argument for ‘slow voting’
Like slow food, slow voting means rejecting the firehose of low-quality information in favor of purposeful, careful, and nourishing exploration.
Charges of interest conflicts and toxic behavior in the DA Democratic primary in Harris County, TX
Kim Ogg, Sean Teare trade charges of interest conflicts and toxic behavior in the Democratic primary for Harris County DA Kim Ogg is fighting to become the longest-serving Harris County District Attorney in nearly a quarter century. Former prosecutor Sean…
In Michigan, new bills seek to expand voting rights
In Michigan, new bills seek to expand voting rights Activists from Detroit Disability Power march through Detroit on Election Day 2020 holding signs and wearing bright yellow hoodies that say Count Every Vote and masks that say Detroit Disability Power.…
Young Legislators
State Reps. Jonah Wheeler and Valerie McDonnell join host Melanie Plenda to discuss winning the John Lewis Youth Leadership Award and what’s it like to be a young adult in the New Hampshire Legislature.
Here’s how many teens and non-U.S. citizens voted legally on Town Meeting Day
Here's how many teens and non-U.S. citizens voted legally on Town Meeting Day Voters at the polls in Montpelier on March 5. Montpelier is one of three Vermont cities where non-U.S. citizens can vote on local issues. Photo by Mike…
2024 Local Elections Roundup
Part theater, part business, and always heavy on tradition, town meetings have long been a staple of the New England political process. So, how did the 2024 cycle go? Host Judi Currie speaks with several experts on the key issues…
Hope in the Struggle: The Josie Johnson Story
A reflection on the life of freedom fighter and civic leader Dr. Josie Johnson, who fought for fair housing, education, and civil rights.
“The Real Culture Wars” Between Democracy and Autocracy
From Haiti to Gaza to Ukraine, the world is racked with conflict and instability. While political leaders wrangle with military and economic solutions, Suzanne Nossel argues that it’s the arts that could make the biggest difference. The CEO of Pen…