Political Violence and a Major Appeal
After a quick campaign stop in Utah, the FBI says former Pres. Donald Trump was the focus of another assassination attempt.
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Authoritarianism v. Democracy: Francis Fukuyama on The Year of Elections
Francis Fukuyama, senior fellow at Stanford University's Freeman Spogli Institute, discusses the danger of taking democracy for granted
National and Local Debates
The major candidates for U.S. President and Utah Governor face off in televised debates. Our panel evaluates their comments and how voters could be influenced. Plus, a major court ruling that could impact ballots in Utah.
Has the Supreme Court Undermined Voting Rights? David Daley Explains
David Daley believes democracy in the U.S. is under threat. In his new book "Antidemocratic," Daley suggests that far-right actors -- including those within the Supreme Court -- are controlling American elections. The author joins the show to discuss the…
Counting The Vote: A Firing Line Special with Margaret Hoover
In this one-hour documentary, Margaret Hoover embarks on a journey to explore voting systems across the United States. She examines methods to increase voter confidence and sheds light on states that face challenges in their vote count processes as the…
2 months until election, Harris and Trump prepare to debate
Voters have just two months to make their choice between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Trump. But in less than a week, the two candidates will meet on the debate stage. Laura Barrón-López has the latest from the…
2024 Election Taking Shape
With Utah's 2024 general election quickly approaching, our panel discusses how heated races and historic surprises are affecting the ballot this November.
2024 Democratic National Convention | DNC Night 4 | PBS News special coverage
On the final night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention, Vice President Kamala Harris will accept her party’s nomination for president during a speech in which she’s widely expected to offer her vision and policy agenda to the American people.…
2024 Democratic National Convention | DNC Night 3 | PBS News special coverage
Gov. Tim Walz will accept the vice presidential nomination Wednesday at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, where former President Bill Clinton and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi are also expected to speak. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett anchor…
‘Focus on ethics’: Sen. Durbin discusses efforts to reform the Supreme Court
For more on the 2024 Democratic National Convention, the Harris-Walz ticket and efforts to implement ethics reforms for the U.S. Supreme Court, Geoff Bennett speaks with Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., on the convention floor in Chicago.
Teens take Montana to court over fossil fuels’ impact on climate change
As the smoke from a nearby wildfire billowed over the town of Helena a few weeks ago, 16 young people walked into the Montana Supreme Court — to listen as attorneys representing their state argued against them.
“A Trump Second Term Poses an Authoritarian Threat:” Former Repub. Staffer
Less than 90 days before the presidential election, Georgia Republicans have passed new procedural rules that allow for challenges in certifying election results. Amanda Carpenter, of the nonprofit group Protect Democracy, joins the show to discuss the problems posed by this…