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Back to SearchThis Longtime Dem Lawmaker Opposes Abortion Rights. Will Primary Voters Support Him?
Episode 1295
Rep. Henry Cuellar is a conservative Democrat who has represented the 28th Congressional District in south Texas since 2005. Backed by Democratic congressional leaders, he's fighting to keep his seat…
Published on 3 years, 7 months ago
Biden's Midterm Pitch: Inflation Is High, But You're Still Better Off With Me
Episode 1294
In an economic speech that felt like a campaign stump, Biden touted his administration's efforts to bolster the American economy. He said that inflation is his top domestic priority and suggested tha…
Published on 3 years, 7 months ago
National Abortion Ban Could Come To A Vote If Republicans Win Congress
Episode 1293
After initially being reluctant to talk about the substance of the leaked Supreme Court opinion, GOP lawmakers have begun to campaign on the exaggerated notion that Democratic lawmakers support abort…
Published on 3 years, 7 months ago
America Before Roe v. Wade
Episode 1292
The Supreme Court may be on the cusp of overturning Roe v. Wade, the 1973 ruling which established abortion access as a constitutional right. In this edited conversation from September, Nina Totenber…
Published on 3 years, 7 months ago
More Jobs, Bigger Paychecks... And The Risk Of Recession?
Episode 1291
Lots of people have gotten jobs recently and paychecks are, on average, getting bigger. But what those paychecks can buy is shrinking because costs are going up. So, the Federal Reserve is taking ste…
Published on 3 years, 7 months ago
Are Other Rights Really At Risk If Roe Is Overturned?
Episode 1290
It depends how the final opinion is written. And, President Biden said that voters need to elect more Democrats in order to ensure their rights are protected. The remark frustrated some young activis…
Published on 3 years, 7 months ago
Trump's Endorsement Helps J.D. Vance Win Ohio's GOP Senate Primary Race
Episode 1289
The primary race illustrated the state's dramatic conservative turn in recent years. If Vance bests Democrat Tim Ryan in November, the 37 year-old would join a wave of young conservative lawmakers in…
Published on 3 years, 7 months ago
The Supreme Court Seems Likely To Overturn Roe v. Wade
Episode 1288
According to a draft opinion obtained by POLITICO, there is a five-justice conservative majority ready to strike down Roe v. Wade, the case which established a constitutionally-protected right to an …
Published on 3 years, 7 months ago
More Funding For Ukraine Seems Likely. More COVID Money Seems... Less Likely.
Episode 1287
The White House pitch to provide consistent support for Ukraine through the end of September at a cost of $33 billion has broad support in Congress. Meanwhile, the administration's ask for additional…
Published on 3 years, 7 months ago
Republicans Have Momentum With Voters. It Might Be Enough for a Wave in November.
Episode 1286
In a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll, 47% of registered voters surveyed said they are more likely to vote for the Republican in their district, as opposed to 44% who said they preferred a Democrat. …
Published on 3 years, 7 months ago