Decisions, decisions
What it’s like to cover the Supreme Court, year after year. And, the not-so-secret life of audio producers.Read more:Longtime Supreme Court reporter Robert Barnes on how he prepares for the decision s...
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A dissident, a plane and the future of Belarus
What a forced plane landing in Belarus could mean for state sovereignty and press freedom. And, how some Americans are dealing with accent bias.Read more:On Sunday, Belarusian authorities forced the l...
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The crypto yo-yo
Cryptocurrency’s highs and lows. How the Black Lives Matter movement has shaped American views on the Middle East. And a guide for talking to vaccine-hesitant friends and family. Read more:Over the pa...
24 Touko 202126min
Inside the failures of the Secret Service
Stern. Exacting. Infallible. The reputation of the U.S. Secret Service is all about perfection. But behind the scenes, the agency is far from perfect. Carol Leonnig goes behind the scenes on scandals ...
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The power (and limits) of a hate-crime law
What new legislation can –– and can’t –– do to address anti-Asian hate crimes. And, the growing role of people of color in far-right organizations.Read more:On Thursday, President Biden signed the Cov...
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Finally, kids pay off
A new tax benefit aims to cut U.S. child poverty in half — if it can reach the parents who need it most. And what happens when the world’s fourth richest person gets a divorce.Read more:Democrats pass...
19 Touko 202121min
Matt Gaetz and the limits of GOP loyalty
What we know about the investigation of Rep. Matt Gaetz. And a covid-stricken New Delhi family’s harrowing 12-day ordeal.Read more:Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) was a darling of the Republican right. Now h...
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Devastation in Gaza
No end in sight as the Israel-Hamas conflict enters a second week. And, how will the Biden White House respond to the intensifying crisis? Read more:The crisis in the Middle East continues to escalate...
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