The Candidates: Donald Trump’s Promises
In a two-part examination of the policies of the president and of the man seeking to replace him, Joe Biden, we first take a look at what Donald Trump said he would do four years ago — and what he’s a...
15 Loka 202036min
The Confirmation Hearing of Amy Coney Barrett
It was a 12-hour session. Twenty-two senators took turns questioning Judge Amy Coney Barrett on her record and beliefs.Senator Dianne Feinstein, Democrat of California, evoked personal experience of l...
14 Loka 202026min
The Politics of Pandemic Relief
In March, Congress pushed through a relief package that preserved the U.S. economy during the pandemic. It felt like government functioning at its best.But now, that money is running out and bipartisa...
13 Loka 202029min
Why the Left Is Losing on Abortion
Most Americans say that abortion should be legal with some restrictions, but President Trump’s nominee for the Supreme Court, Amy Coney Barrett, signed a statement in a 2006 newspaper advertisement op...
12 Loka 202035min
The Sunday Read: 'David's Ankles'
“We are conditioned to believe that art is safe,” Sam Anderson, a staff writer for The New York Times Magazine, explained in this week’s The Sunday Read. “Destruction happens in a number of ways, for ...
11 Loka 202054min
The Field: The Battle for Pennsylvania’s White Working Class
This episode contains strong language.Over the summer, Dave Mitchko started a makeshift pro-Trump sign operation from his garage. By his estimate he has handed out around 26,000 signs, put together wi...
9 Loka 202028min
Plexiglass and Civility: The Vice-Presidential Debate
During most campaigns, the job of the vice-presidential candidates focuses on boosting the person heading the ticket. Proving their suitability for the top job is secondary.But this year is different....
8 Loka 202032min
Where Is This Pandemic Headed?
The pandemic has killed more than one million people around the world, at least 210,000 in the United States alone. The illness has infiltrated the White House and infected the president.Today, we off...
7 Loka 202025min
