What we know about Trump’s 2020 election indictment
Former President Donald Trump was indicted Tuesday by a federal grand jury for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
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Challenges to Congressional Redistricting in Florida
A look at how a U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down redrawn Congressional district lines in Alabama and Louisiana might impact future elections in Florida amid court challenges to the state’s 2022 redistricting maps. Plus, the panel discusses new protections…
What the Supreme Court’s rejection of ‘independent state legislature theory’ means
The 2023 U.S. Supreme Court case brought a fringe legal theory, the 'independent state legislature theory,' before the nation's highest court.
Gov Sununu: “We’ve Got to Make Sure Trump Isn’t the Nominee”
Popular New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu is determined to move the Republican Party away from Trump – but he is not running for president. Sununu’s announcement surprised political observers. In a conversation recorded just before the Trump indictment dropped, the…
NC’s Party Leader: Dems “Left Behind” Rural Vote
Anderson Clayton, 25, is the youngest elected leader in the history of the North Carolina Democratic Party. She is a strong and vocal advocate for rural communities like the one she grew up in, which she believes have often been…
Why SCOTUS could become a “pointless institution,” scholar says
Growing numbers of Americans no longer trust the Supreme Court, and Stephen Vladeck argues that part of the reason is the rise of the so-called “shadow docket.” This refers to cases that are decided quickly, without written opinions or oral…
History, civics test scores reveal students’ shortcomings
Eighth-grade U.S. history and civics test scores dropped last year to their lowest levels ever recorded by the Department of Education. These are just the latest declines among subjects tested since the pandemic. John Yang has a look at what's…
How Libraries Became a Political Battleground
Libraries are at the center of another polarizing debate dividing the U.S. in the ongoing culture wars. Efforts by elected officials and activist groups to censor books have escalated to levels unseen since tracking began decades ago. Librarians are now…
Voting Rights and the Election Crisis
Crosscut sits down with Washington Secretary of State, Steve Hobbs, to get his thoughts on the contentious debate over election integrity and how he plans to stay above the partisan fray to uphold the state’s legacy.
UVA’s Larry Sabato talks about historic Trump indictment
Former President Trump was indicted on criminal charges by a New York grand jury in the hush money case involving former adult film star Stormy Daniels. This is the same case for which former Trump attorney Michael Cohen was indicted,…
Nikki Haley’s Pursuit of the Presidency
On a special This Week in South Carolina, we travel to Charleston for former Governor Nikki Haley’s presidential announcement. And a look back at how she got to this point and what it means for South Carolina.
A Lively Experiment 2/24/2023
Boston Globe columnist Dan McGowan, The Public’s Radio political reporter Ian Donnis, and WPRI TV’s Steph Machado join moderator Jim Hummel to discuss Rep. Cicilline’s surprise resignation announcement, legislation submitted to make government more transparent, plus calls for change in…