More Funding For Ukraine Seems Likely. More COVID Money Seems... Less Likely.
The White House pitch to provide consistent support for Ukraine through the end of September at a cost of $33 billion has broad support in Congress. Meanwhile, the administration's ask for additional ...
2 Touko 202213min
Republicans Have Momentum With Voters. It Might Be Enough for a Wave in November.
In a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll, 47% of registered voters surveyed said they are more likely to vote for the Republican in their district, as opposed to 44% who said they preferred a Democrat. B...
29 Huhti 202223min
States Are Preparing For A Possible Post-Roe Future
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 l...
28 Huhti 202213min
So There's A Lot Happening In Florida Right Now
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 limi...
27 Huhti 202214min
Immigration, Inflation Loom Large As Dems Wonder How To Tout Wins Ahead Of Midterms
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 infrastruct...
26 Huhti 202214min
8 in 10 Young People Want Government Action On Student Loan Debt
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 conti...
25 Huhti 202214min
Weekly Roundup: April 22
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 continue...
22 Huhti 202227min
These Candidates Face Allegations Of Abuse—Will They Win Their Elections Anyway?
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 Re...
21 Huhti 202214min
