Is an Upset Brewing in Iowa?

Is an Upset Brewing in Iowa?

Iowa is home to less than 1% of the U.S. population. So why is this year’s Senate race the 2nd most expensive in U.S. history? Democrats hope to use all that cash to unseat a Republican star in a state that President Trump won handily in 2016.

Guest: Andrew Batt, senior producer at Iowa PBS

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Will SCOTUS Take Native Children Away From Their Families?

Will SCOTUS Take Native Children Away From Their Families?

The Supreme Court case Brackeen v. Haaland concerns how adoption placement currently works under the Indian Child Welfare Act. The law prioritizes placing Native children with Native families. But dep...

16 Marras 202225min

How New York Democrats Blew It

How New York Democrats Blew It

After bracing themselves for a “red wave,” the Democrats will keep their Senate majority after the midterms. However, the Republicans will likely, narrowly take the House, thanks in part to gains made...

15 Marras 202226min

The Far Right’s Alarming Rise in Israel

The Far Right’s Alarming Rise in Israel

Though just last year he was ousted from office amidst corruption charges, Benjamin Netanyahu has returned to power, leading a coalition of three hard right-wing parties. Palestinians inside Israel ar...

14 Marras 202224min

Is This The Cryptocalypse?

Is This The Cryptocalypse?

The (once) third-largest cryptocurrency exchange, FTX, collapsed in stunning fashion this week, highlighting why consumers really do want regulation, and why old financial institutions remain wary of ...

13 Marras 202228min

Senator Chris Murphy on Elon's Acquisition of Twitter

Senator Chris Murphy on Elon's Acquisition of Twitter

The second largest investor in Twitter, after Elon Musk, is the Saudis, which raises questions about what kinds of “free speech” Musk is really committed to. But it also raises questions around nation...

11 Marras 202217min

Did Trump Crash the Red Wave?

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The dust still hasn’t settled from the midterm elections. But some themes have begun emerging: the GOP underperformed; the right to abortion won on state-level votes; Florida has gone red, but Democra...

10 Marras 202224min

What Texas' Attacks on Trans Healthcare Did to One Family

What Texas' Attacks on Trans Healthcare Did to One Family

As Texas laws have become more discriminatory against trans individuals and their families, many wonder if they can even stay in the Lone Star State, especially when parents could be investigated as c...

9 Marras 202225min

The Frightening Rise in Political Violence

The Frightening Rise in Political Violence

Paul Pelosi joined a growing list of Congress members and their families who have been targets of violent political attacks. What can be done about the growing safety risk of being in the public eye? ...

8 Marras 202224min

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