Podcast Episodes

Murder convictions seal Alex Murdaugh’s downfall

Alex Murdaugh has been found guilty of murdering his wife and son in 2021. The State has full coverage.

Is China providing Russia with military suppo…

3 years, 3 months ago

America’s growing child-labor problem

The Biden administration is cracking down on child labor following investigative reporting and an increase in violations. Reuters is on the story.

Th…

3 years, 3 months ago

What a lawsuit against Fox is exposing about election lies

Fox News is facing a defamation suit related to the airing of false claims that the 2020 presidential election was stolen. Court documents show that …

3 years, 3 months ago

Why the Chicago mayor’s race matters nationally

Politico explains the national implications of today’s election for mayor of Chicago.

A new USA Today investigation raises questions about the effect…

3 years, 4 months ago

Biden’s student-loan plan faces Supreme Court showdown

The Supreme Court will this week hear two cases that could determine the fate of Biden’s plan to forgive chunks of federal student loans. Bloomberg h…

3 years, 4 months ago

Looking back on one year of the war in Ukraine

It’s one year since Russia invaded Ukraine. Millions of people have been displaced, thousands of civilians have been killed, and Putin won’t take nuc…

3 years, 4 months ago

Understanding the latest research into long COVID

The most common, persistent, and disabling long-COVID symptoms are neurological. Scientific American explains how that’s shaping the way we think abo…

3 years, 4 months ago

The fight over AP African American studies goes national

A battle in Florida over an AP course in African American studies is now spilling over into other states. The Washington Post reports.

Rail workers t…

3 years, 4 months ago

Calls for more oversight over U.S. aid to Ukraine

The U.S. has sent tens of billions in aid to Ukraine. USA Today reports on concerns that some of it may be landing in corrupt pockets.

More earthquak…

3 years, 4 months ago

Biden’s surprise visit underscores U.S. support for Ukraine

CNN reports on Biden’s surprise visit to Kyiv, and on Pentagon efforts to ramp up ammunition production for Ukraine’s military.

The Hechinger Report …

3 years, 4 months ago