Why the U.S. government is suing Amazon
Is Amazon an illegal monopoly? The Federal Trade Commission is arguing yes — and it’s taking that argument to court. We take a look at what’s behind the FTC’s lawsuit against Amazon and the implicatio...
3 Okt 202322min
Life in the pink motel, a year after Hurricane Ian
El Rancho Motel in North Fort Myers, Fla., has become a lifeline for survivors of the storm. But one year later, its residents are desperate to move on. Read more:It’s been just over a year since Hurr...
2 Okt 202334min
Dianne Feinstein’s big legacy – and empty Senate seat
Senate stalwart Dianne Feinstein died Thursday at the age of 90. Today, we talk about her legacy — and the existential crisis for Democrats that comes with her vacant Senate seat. Read more:Sen. Diann...
29 Sep 202322min
The saga of Sen. Bob Menendez
Stacks of cash, a Mercedes-Benz convertible and arms sales to Egypt – they’re all in the details of the federal indictment against Sen. Bob Menendez. This week, the New Jersey Democrat pleaded not gui...
28 Sep 202326min
What a government shutdown could mean for you
As the U.S. government moves closer to a shutdown, we hear what that means for the economy, federal workers and families across the country. Read more: Congress must agree to a short-term funding bill...
27 Sep 202321min
A son reported his dad for Jan 6. Can the family heal?
Their dad is in prison for his actions on Jan. 6. Their brother was the one who turned him in. Their mom moved to D.C. to support “political prisoners” in the D.C. jail. Sarah and Peyton Reffitt are c...
26 Sep 202349min
The child-care crisis is about to get worse
A record $24 billion in pandemic investments has been propping up the nation’s child-care industry. Now, as that money runs out, parents and day-care centers are bracing for disruptions — and the econ...
25 Sep 202319min
Deep Reads: A young mother’s disappearance
The jury had been brought in for a murder trial. It was a homicide with no body, a case that had been first classified as a missing person instead of a death. There had been no confession. No blood. N...
23 Sep 202331min
