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Michigan Democrats Face High-Stakes Senate Primary
Episode 2651
Michigan Democrats face a high-stakes Senate primary between progressive Abdul El-Sayed and establishment-backed Rep. Haley Stevens. The winner will …
2 months ago
Economy Tops Voter Concerns Ahead of Midterms
Episode 2650
Economic concerns are shaping the political landscape ahead of the midterm elections. A new Pew Research Center poll shows voters remain closely divi…
2 months ago
#OTD in 1936: Jesse Owens Wins Olympic Gold in Berlin
Episode 2649
On Aug. 3, 1936, Jesse Owens captured the gold medal in the 100-meter dash at the Berlin Olympics. His victory marked the first of four gold medals a…
2 months ago
Blanche Rescinds Anti-Weaponization Fund Ahead of Confirmation Vote
Episode 2648
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has rescinded the Justice Department's controversial Anti-Weaponization Fund after weeks of pressure from key Re…
2 months ago
#OTD in 1834: Slavery Abolition Act Takes Effect Across British Empire
Episode 2647
The Slavery Abolition Act took effect across most of the British Empire on Aug. 1, 1834, but freedom was not immediate for many formerly enslaved peo…
2 months, 1 week ago
Fed Holds Rates Steady as Inflation Keeps Hitting Wallets
Episode 2646
The Federal Reserve voted 9-3 to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged as inflation remains above its 2% target. While the Fed says the economy …
2 months, 1 week ago
Federal Judge Blocks DOJ Bid for New Jersey Voter Records
Episode 2645
A federal judge ruled that the Justice Department cannot force New Jersey to turn over its unredacted voter registration database, finding that feder…
2 months, 1 week ago
National Urban League Warns American Dream Is on Life Support
Episode 2644
The National Urban League's 2026 State of Black America report paints a sobering picture of economic inequality, warning that the American dream is i…
2 months, 1 week ago
August Marks National Black Business Month
Episode 2643
August is National Black Business Month, highlighting the contributions of more than 3 million Black-owned businesses across the United States. The a…
2 months, 1 week ago
Blanche's Attorney General Nomination Stalls in Senate Committee
Episode 2642
Todd Blanche's bid to become attorney general has stalled after the Senate Judiciary Committee delayed a vote on advancing his nomination. Republican…
2 months, 1 week ago