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Back to SearchStates Are Preparing For A Possible Post-Roe Future
Episode 1285
The Supreme Court is considering a case that could significantly weaken the right to abortion — or even scrap it entirely. With Roe V. Wade on shaky ground, Republican-led states are already passing …
Published on 3 years, 7 months ago
So There's A Lot Happening In Florida Right Now
Episode 1284
A flurry of headlines out of the Sunshine State: Gov. Ron DeSantis — a rising star in the Republican party and apparent presidential hopeful — is feuding with Disney after it criticized a new law lim…
Published on 3 years, 7 months ago
Immigration, Inflation Loom Large As Dems Wonder How To Tout Wins Ahead Of Midterms
Episode 1283
In a conversation with NPR, Reps. Ro Khanna of California and Jamie Raskin of Maryland said that while thin margins have limited Democrats' legislative agenda, the American Rescue Plan and infrastruc…
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago
8 in 10 Young People Want Government Action On Student Loan Debt
Episode 1282
Thirty-eight percent of Americans under 30 want to see student debt cancelled entirely. Despite a campaign trail promise to eliminate some debt, President Biden has yet to take any action beyond cont…
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago
Weekly Roundup: April 22
Episode 1281
The United States will welcome up to 100,000 Ukrainians and will streamline their immigration and vetting process, the White House told reporters this week. The news comes as Russian violence continu…
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago
These Candidates Face Allegations Of Abuse—Will They Win Their Elections Anyway?
Episode 1280
Prominent candidates in two Republican Senate primaries, Missouri's Eric Greitens and Georgia's Herschel Walker, face domestic violence allegations. On today's podcast, how the candidates — and the R…
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago
Remain In Mexico: Will The Supreme Court Let Biden End Trump's Asylum Policy?
Episode 1279
The Biden administration has repeatedly tried to end the policy, which requires migrants making an asylum claim in the U.S. to reside in Mexico until their immigration court date, only to be forced t…
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago
Federal Court Ends CDC's Transportation Mask Mandate
Episode 1278
A judge said the rule exceeded the Centers for Disease Control's power, raising questions about how the agency can enforce public health rules in future crises. The Biden administration, so far, has …
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago
After Decades Of Bipartisan Teamwork, Republicans Quit Presidential Debate Commission
Episode 1277
And you might not have to go to Iowa in order to be the Democrats' presidential nominee anymore: the party is looking to reshape its primary calendar so the earliest states better represent the racia…
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago
Weekly Roundup: April 15th
Episode 1276
Sarah Palin, whose 2008 turn as John McCain's running mate presaged the Republican Party's evolution, is reentering the political arena with a bid to represent her home state of Alaska in the House o…
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago