How Do Election Polls Work?

How Do Election Polls Work?

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Weekly Roundup: Friday, November 15

Weekly Roundup: Friday, November 15

Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch described a pressure campaign to oust her from Kyiv. President Trump tweeted negatively about her during her hearing; Rep. Adam Schiff called it "witness intimidation." Pl...

15 Nov 201929min

Pelosi Says Impeachment Inquiry Shows That Trump Engaged In Bribery

Pelosi Says Impeachment Inquiry Shows That Trump Engaged In Bribery

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi believes that the impeachment inquiry currently underway has uncovered evidence that President Trump's actions amounted to bribery. In this episode: White House corresponden...

14 Nov 201912min

Takeaways From The First Public Hearing In Impeachment Inquiry

Takeaways From The First Public Hearing In Impeachment Inquiry

Mostly, the five hour hearing emphasized aspects of the narrative about the Ukraine affair that already have emerged from closed-door depositions. In this episode: Political correspondent Asma Khalid,...

13 Nov 201917min

The Impeachment Inquiry Public Hearings Begin Tomorrow: What You Need To Know

The Impeachment Inquiry Public Hearings Begin Tomorrow: What You Need To Know

After weeks of closed-door depositions, Democrats are planning open hearings this week about the Ukraine affair. Here's where the story stands — and what's coming next. This episode: political corresp...

12 Nov 201913min

President Trump's Push for Black Voters Could Help Persuade Suburban Whites

President Trump's Push for Black Voters Could Help Persuade Suburban Whites

The Trump campaign launched its "Black Voices for Trump" initiative in Atlanta last week, touting record low black unemployment and criminal justice reform. Experts say that while the push may not mak...

11 Nov 201915min

NPR Politics Live From DC: The Road To 2020

NPR Politics Live From DC: The Road To 2020

This is a special episode, recorded in front of a live audience at the Warner Theater in Washington, DC on Friday, November 8th. The cast breaks down everything you need to know about who's running fo...

9 Nov 201945min

In 2020, Some Americans Will Vote On Their Phones. Is That The Future?

In 2020, Some Americans Will Vote On Their Phones. Is That The Future?

Despite Russia's high-profile interference in the last U.S. presidential election, pockets of the U.S. are experimenting with Internet voting ahead of the 2020 election. This episode: political report...

8 Nov 201913min

Fmr. Attorney General Jeff Sessions Expected To Announce Run For Senate

Fmr. Attorney General Jeff Sessions Expected To Announce Run For Senate

Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions is expected to announce his bid for a Senate seat in Alabama despite no backing from the Republican establishment. This episode: political reporter Danielle Kurtz...

7 Nov 201914min

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