So Who Are These Vice Presidential Picks Meant To Appeal To?
Kamala Harris' running mate Gov. Tim Walz has spent his time in the key mid-west states and is in many ways fulfilling the core obligation of a VP pick: do no harm. Sen. JD Vance, Trump's pick, has be...
26 Sep 202418min
Israel, Ukraine And The Messes That Await The Next President
The most immediate challenge for the next president: the U.S. is both deeply involved in both of these wars but has pretty limited control of what is actually happening on the ground.This episode: pol...
25 Sep 202414min
Will Mark Robinson's Racism & Porn Scandal Hurt Trump In NC?
Republican gubernatorial nominee Mark Robinson described himself, according to CNN reporting, as a "Black Nazi" and expressed support for slavery in posts on a porn forum. Robinson, who denies the all...
24 Sep 202415min
How Harris Incorporates Biography Into Her Election Pitch
Kamala Harris often quotes her mother on the campaign trail: "Don't let people tell you who you are. You tell them who you are." Though she would be the first Black woman and person of South Asian des...
23 Sep 202411min
Weekly Roundup: Oprah, Harris, Trump, Undecided Voters
Vice President Harris sat down with Oprah Winfrey for a campaign event that was reminiscent of the televison icon's classic daytime talk show. And Donald Trump's week included a event with Jewish vote...
20 Sep 202422min
As Fed Makes Borrowing Easier, Candidates' Economic Pitches
It just got cheaper to borrow money in the United States; the Federal Reserve cut interest rates, signalling that it believes inflation is largely over with and the economy is generally strong.Here's ...
19 Sep 202417min
Reproductive Rights Fight Continues To Define Campaign
Donald Trump's rhetoric on abortion care and reproductive rights has been all over the map this year, but his record — and that of the Republican party — is clear: he has bragged about ending the nati...
18 Sep 202415min
Election 101: How Voting Looks Different In 2024
Voting looks a little different in 2024 than it did during the last presidential election. We explore some of the changes & challenges as voting begins, alongside NPR's new voter registration guide. T...
17 Sep 202415min
