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...
25 Maj 202126min
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 Maj 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 ...
21 Maj 202142min
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...
20 Maj 202126min
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 Maj 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...
18 Maj 202124min
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...
17 Maj 202131min
The great unmasking?
How to interpret the latest mask-wearing guidance from the CDC. And, what the wave of election laws across the U.S. means for voter access. Read more:On Thursday, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky announ...
14 Maj 202127min
