The Fact of the Matter
Secretary of State Antony Blinken was in Israel on Thursday to show support for the country, following Hamas’ attack over the weekend. He also called on Israel to exercise restraint as it continues it...
13 Okt 202325min
The View From Tel Aviv
As Israel sends thousands of troops to the border with Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to form an emergency war cabinet with members of the country’s political opposition. I...
12 Okt 202320min
Not Some Distant Tragedy
The devastation from the war between Israel and Hamas continues to unfold. As of Tuesday, nearly 2,000 people combined have been killed in Israel and Gaza, with many more injured. President Biden conf...
11 Okt 202314min
Israel Declares War on Hamas
At least 1,500 people have been killed in the days since Hamas, the Palestinian armed group that controls Gaza, launched a surprise attack against Israel. Israel has since declared war, and vowed to l...
10 Okt 202324min
SCOTUS Is Back! Term Preview from Strict Scrutiny
***What A Day will be back with a new episode Tuesday, October 10th***It's the start of a new Supreme Court term... and the start of Strict Scrutiny's fifth season! While the cases ahead may seem tech...
9 Okt 202356min
Putting Alabama On The Map
Federal judges chose a new congressional map for Alabama on Thursday, after a major, two year legal fight. The final, court-approved map gives Black Alabamians more political power, and could also giv...
6 Okt 202316min
Reading Is Fundamental, Honey
Republicans remain divided over who should lead their delicate House majority after Kevin McCarthy was ousted as speaker. A vote for his replacement is set for next week – and so far, at least three R...
5 Okt 202322min
Kevin Knows I'm Miserable Now
In an unprecedented move led by far-right Republicans, Kevin McCarthy was voted out of his job as Speaker of the House. He later said he would not seek the position again, leaving the House GOP fractu...
4 Okt 202320min
