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Is there a link between political violence and leaders’ rhetoric?
There have been three incidents of political violence in the last two weeks — an attack on a synagogue in Michigan, a shooting at Old Dominion Univer…
1 month, 1 week ago
Democrats had record turnout in Texas’ Senate primary. Can they flip the seat?
It was another busy week in the world of politics. We discuss record turnout among Democrats in Texas’ Senate primary, long airport security lines du…
1 month, 1 week ago
These swing voters don’t like or understand the reason for the war in Iran
NPR reporters observed focus groups of 12 swing voters from Michigan. We discuss their thoughts on the war in Iran and what they wish President Trump…
1 month, 1 week ago
The toll the war in Iran has on the U.S. economy
The United States’ war in Iran is roiling global oil markets. We discuss how that affects the American economy — not just at the gas pump — and how t…
1 month, 1 week ago
ICE is keeping tabs on American citizens
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been using a variety of tools to keep tabs on not just immigrants the agency intends to deport but also U.S. …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Poll: Most Americans oppose war in Iran, but most Republicans support it
A majority of Americans oppose the United States' military action in Iran, according to a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. However, that opposition brea…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Justice Department releases missing Epstein files related to Trump
It was another busy week in Washington. We discuss Kristi Noem getting fired from her position as Secretary of Homeland Security and the new release …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Why is the U.S. at war with Iran?
In less than a week, the Trump administration's justifications for the war in Iran have already changed several times, as have the administration's g…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Runoffs, voting mishaps and Trump endorsements in TX and NC primaries
The results are in from the first primaries of the midterm election cycle, and Senate races are starting to take shape. We discuss key takeaways from…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Trump keeps teasing a federal election takeover
President Trump continues to suggest the federal government should take control over how elections are run. We discuss what he has said about the way…
1 month, 3 weeks ago