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- 2371 - Weekend Edition: Campus Protests & Kids Safety Online
First - we'll hear from representatives of both the college Republicans and Democrats about the campus protests and issues motivating young voters this election cycle. First up is Sohali Vaddula of the College Democrats of America and then Courtney Hope Britt of the College Republican National Committee Plus – a conversation with former House Democratic congressman Dick Gephardt – about his role with the non-profit group ISSUE ONE and his advocacy of the "Kids Online Safety Act." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, 11 May 2024 - 2370 - United Nations votes overwhelmingly to support Palestinian state membership; U.S. and Israel vote 'no'
The House Judiciary Committee holds a field hearing in Arizona on immigration and border security. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu doubles down on need to root out Hamas in Rafah, despite President Biden's threat to withhold arms. UN General Assembly voted to support Palestinian membership. White House National Economic Council Chair Brainard on plans for when 2017 Trump tax cuts expire in 2025. Senate passes five year FAA reauthorization. Ahead of Mother's Day, Rep. Leger Fernandez (D-NM) and Sen. Britt (R-AL) on policies important to moms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, 10 May 2024 - 2369 - Senate GOP calls Pres. Biden a Hamas ‘propaganda tool’ for threat to stop arms to Israel
Republicans criticize President Biden saying he will not supply weapons to Israel for a Rafah military operation, Speaker Johnson says he wants to move on from the failed vote to remove him, Senate disagreement over amendments to FAA bill bumps up against Friday deadline, Acting Labor Secretary Su questioned about report showing sexual harassment at FDIC, former President Clinton talks about lesson learned from a teacher over 60 years ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 09 May 2024 - 2368 - Defense Secretary Austin confirms U.S. paused arms shipment to Israel
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser & MPD Chief Pamela Smith on clearing the pro-Palestinian protester tent encampment at GWU, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin confirms the U.S. paused an arms shipment to Israel last week, House passes a bill to require a citizenship question in the census questionnaire, President Joe Biden in Wisconsin announces multi-billion dollar Microsoft data center investment, Arkansas statue of civil rights leader Daisy Bates dedicated in National Statuary Hall collection in the U.S. Capitol. Make your donation at: c-span.org/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, 08 May 2024 - 2367 - President Biden warns of 'ferocious surge of antisemitism' in U.S.
President Biden at Holocaust Museum's Days of Remembrance warns of “ferocious surge of antisemitism” in U.S. in a speech at the Holocaust Memorial Museum's Day of Remembrance ceremony, Education Secretary Cardona questioned at House hearing about college campus antisemitism investigations, Rep. Greene (R-GA) meets again with Speaker Johnson (R-LA) on her Motion to Vacate to remove him, House fails to override president's veto of bill to reverse NLRB joint employer rule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 07 May 2024 - 2366 - Hamas says it accepts a ceasefire deal proposed by Egypt & Qatar; Israel says it falls short
Hamas says it has accepted a ceasefire deal with Israel proposed by Egypt & Qatar, Donald Trump fined again and threatened with jail time for hush-money trial gag order violation, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) is running for reelection, Wall Street Journal's Natalie Andrews on Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) push for a vote to remove Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), Vice President Kamala Harris in Detroit on the economy, President Biden awards Commander-in-Chief's trophy to Army Black Knights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, 06 May 2024 - 2365 - Weekend Edition: Campus Protests, Addiction, Time Magazine
First - as campus protests continue across the country, a discussion about the history of student activism with Angus Johnston -- a history professor at Hostos Community College in the City University of New York Then – a conversation with former Labor Secretary Marty Walsh about addiction in the U.S. - his own journey through addiction and recovery - and policy approaches to address this public health issue. Plus – TIME magazine national political reporter Eric Cortellessa talks about his cover story on former President Trump's plans for a second term, if elected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, 04 May 2024 - 2364 - Rep. Cuellar & his wife are indicted for bribery; May jobs report lower than expected
Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) and his wife are indicted for alleging accepting bribes, May jobs report, former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson on campus protests, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson on upcoming launch of crewed Boeing Starliner, President Biden awards Presidential Medals of Freedom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, 03 May 2024 - 2363 - President Biden says there is a 'right to protest but not the right to cause chaos'
President Biden says pro-Palestinian protesters on college campuses have a right to protest peacefully, but have no “right to cause chaos”, Gov. Hobbs (D-AZ) signs bill repealing 19th century abortion law, Senate work on FAA bill expected to go into next week, late Rep. Payne, Jr (D-NJ) remembered at funeral as dedicated public servant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 02 May 2024 - 2362 - Senate starts FAA bill; House passes bill on college campus antisemitism
Interview with The Hill's Al Weaver on Senate starting on an FAA reauthorization bill (5), House passes a bill to prosecute antisemitism on college campuses under anti-discrimination laws, Federal Reserve Chair Powell announces no change in interest rates, UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty apologizes at House and Senate Committees for handling of massive cyberattack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, 01 May 2024 - 2361 - Judge holds Donald Trump in contempt for violating gag order with posts
Speaker Johnson (R-LA) announces investigations into 'virus of antisemitism spreading throughout college campuses', House Democratic leaders say they will help defeat any attempt by some Republicans to remove Speaker Johnson, judge in Donald Trump hush-money criminal trial finds him in contempt for violating gag order with online posts targeting potential jurors and witnesses, music and dance artist twigs testifies before a Senate subcommittee on protecting artists from AI copies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 - 2360 - Sec Blinken urges Hamas to accept 'extraordinarily generous' ceasefire proposal
Secretary of State Blinken in Middle East said Hamas should accept “extraordinarily generous” proposal for a Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release; State Department confirms five IDF units found to have violated Leahy Law for human rights violations, with one still under review; pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University defy order to leave encampment or be suspended; Poor People's Campaign talks about June 29th March on Washington and to the Polls; last surviving Korean War Medal of Honor recipient lies in honor in Capitol Rotunda. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, 29 Apr 2024 - 2359 - Weekend Edition: SCOTUS, Absenteeism, Gun Violence
First - the Supreme Court heard oral arguments this week on whether former President Trump can be prosecuted over his alleged efforts to undo the 2020 election results. We talked to two legal experts about the case and its implications: Elizabeth Wydra of the Constitutional Accountability Center ... and Hans von Spakovsky of the Heritage Foundation. Then – we turn our attention to a recent report on chronic absenteeism in America's schools. We speak with Nat Malkus of the American Enterprise Institute about his research and recent trends. Plus – a conversation with Aswad Thomas - a victim of gun violence, longtime organizer, and vice president of the group Alliance for Safety and Justice. We'll talk about his group's efforts to expand resources for victims of violent crime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, 27 Apr 2024 - 2358 - Pentagon announces $6B aid to Ukraine; President Zelensky asks for Patriot missile systems
Pentagon announces $6 billion military aid package for Ukraine, including more Patriot air defense missiles; Secretary of State Blinken meets Chinese President Xi in Beijing on China's support for Russia and economic & trade policy; Gov. DeSantis (R-FL) and Gov. Newsom (D-CA) on pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses; President Biden says he expects to debate presidential campaign rival Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 - 2357 - Supreme Court in Trump case signals some presidential criminal immunity
Interview with Politico's Josh Gerstein on Supreme Court oral argument in Trump v. U.S. on presidential immunity from criminal prosecution (1), President Biden announces $6 billion CHIPS & Science Act award in Syracuse, New York, FCC votes to reinstate net neutrality rules, Secretary of State Blinken in China for trade talks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 - 2356 - Speaker Johnson at Columbia Univ denounces antisemitism of Gaza protesters
President Biden signs into law the $95 billion foreign aid bill for Ukraine, Israel, Palestinians and Taiwan, interview with Washington Post's Shira Ovide on potential TikTok app ban in foreign aid law (10), Speaker Johnson visits Columbia University and calls for school president to resign for not protecting Jewish students during pro-Palestinian protests, Supreme Court hears oral argument in case pitting Idaho's restrictive abortion law against a federal law requiring emergency care, Transportation Secretary Buttigieg outlines new rules requiring automatic cash refunds if an airline flight is cancelled or seriously delayed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 - 2355 - Senate poised to join House in passing $95B for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan
Senate is on a path to pass a $95 billion bill to aid Ukraine, Israel & Taiwan, and potentially ban TikTok in the U.S., former President Trump blames President Biden for pro-Palestinian protests on U.S. college campuses, President Biden in Florida talks about six-week abortion ban about to take effect, Supreme Court hears cases on immigration law and labor law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 - 2354 - President Biden announces solar power grants on Earth Day, Supreme Court hears case on anti-homeless camping law
Earth Day: President Biden announces solar power grants, Sen. Murkowski (R-AK) on new oil & gas drilling restrictions in Alaska, Supreme Court case challenging Oregon city anti-homeless camping law, Members of Congress on pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University, Secretary of State Blinken on new report on Israel's human rights record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 - 2353 - Weekend Edition: Jurors, China, & Toxic Politics
First - As jury selection in the Trump Manhattan Criminal trial resumes - we'll be joined by Harvard University law professor Ronald Sullivan -- to break down the process and challenges in finding impartial jurors. Then – Brookings Institution's Ryan Hass will discuss President Biden's call this week for higher tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum products -- and key policy differences between him and his predecessor on U.S. trade with China. Plus – journalist and author Ken Walsh discusses his new book "The Architects of Toxic Politics in America: Venom and Vitriol" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, 20 Apr 2024 - 2352 - More House Dems than GOP vote to advance aid to Ukraine, Israel & Taiwan
House passes debate rules on four foreign policy bills, including $61 billion for Ukraine, group of House Republicans threatening to remove Speaker Johnson say they have another co-sponsor, Senate faces midnight deadline to reauthorize FISA Section 702 spying power, Secretary of State Blinken says U.S. looks to deescalate Israel-Iran conflict, President Biden speaks to IBEW conference, Donald Trump complains about gag order at hush money criminal trial in NYC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 - 2351 - Speaker Johnson says he will not make it harder to remove a Speaker
Speaker Mike Johnson says he will not raise the threshold to bring a motion to oust him, Senate starts FISA Section 702 spying authority reauthorization debate, Senate votes against repealing Biden Administration's emissions standards that promote electric vehicles, Kennedy family members endorse Biden-Harris reelection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 - 2350 - Senate votes to kill impeachment articles against Homeland Security Secretary
Senate votes to effectively dismiss articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas by ruling them unconstitutional for now having risen to 'high crime or misdemeanor', DC National Guard whistleblowers testify about January 6 attack, Boeing whistleblowers testify about safety culture at the company, President Biden calls for increase in tariffs on steel from China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 - 2349 - House Republicans send Homeland Security Secretary impeachment articles to the Senate for trial
House Republicans deliver articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas to the Senate, House Speaker Johnson says he will not resign after second House Republican support Motion to Vacate to remove him over his support of aid to Ukraine, Supreme Court case challenges obstruction charge against January 6 defendant, President Biden in Scranton, PA campaigns on tax code fairness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 - 2348 - First day of Donald Trump hush-money trial ends with no jurors selected
Donald Trump hush-money criminal trial begins in New York City with jury selection, President Biden touts 'unprecedented military effort to defend Israel' against Iran, IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel promotes free, direct online filing pilot program on Tax Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, 15 Apr 2024 - 2347 - Weekend Edition: Student Loan Forgiveness, Election Security, Manufacturing
First - We hear two perspectives on President Biden's new student loan forgiveness plan with Jared Bass of the Center for American Progress and Preston Cooper of the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity. Then – Nick Penniman - founder and CEO of the nonpartisan political reform group Issue One - discusses the group's efforts to boost election security heading into the fall elections. Plus – a conversation on the state of manufacturing in the U-S with Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, 13 Apr 2024 - 2346 - House passes 2-year FISA Sect 702 reauthorization without a warrant requirement
House passes a two-year reauthorization of FISA Section 702 after defeating an amendment that would have required a warrant, Speaker Johnson meeting former President Trump in Florida to discuss 'election integrity', President Biden speaks to National Action Network convention, White House says U.S. is keeping close watch on 'credible' Iran threats to retaliate against Israel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, 12 Apr 2024 - 2345 - FBI Dir warns of 'elevated' threats, says Sect. 702 spy authority vital
FBI Director Wray testifies about reauthorizing FISA Section 702 spying authority without a warrant requirement, Japanese Prime Minister Kishida says at a Joint Meeting of Congress that the U.S. should continue to play a 'pivotal role' in preserving freedom and democracy in the world, Biden Administration requires more firearms dealers to do background checks on gun buyers, House Committee approves bill to add a citizenship question to the Census. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 11 Apr 2024 - 2344 - President Biden welcomes Japan's PM; FISA Sect. 702 bill fails in House
President Biden welcomes Japanese Prime Minister Kishida for a state visit, discussing Indo-Pacific defense and Nippon Steel's bid to buy U.S. Steel, House defeats FISA Section 702 reauthorization procedural vote, Rep. Greene (R-GA) talks about her motion to remove Speaker Johnson (R-LA), Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas testifies before Congress on border security, Donald Trump talks about the Arizona abortion law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, 10 Apr 2024 - 2343 - Arizona Supreme Court allows restrictive 1864 abortion law to take effect
Arizona's Supreme Court revives an 1864 law banning abortion except to save a mother's life, Speaker Johnson delays sending impeachment articles against Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas to Senate to push for full trial, Sen. Cardin (D-MD) introduces bill to have the federal government pay for the entire cost of rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, President Biden talks about supporting what he calls the 'care economy', National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan takes reporters' questions about the next steps in the war between Israel and Hamas, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin testifies in favor of more U.S. aid to Ukraine, Japanese Prime Minister Kushida Fumio begins his official visit to the U.S. with a stop at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 09 Apr 2024 - 2342 - Eclipse, Joe Biden on student debt relief, Donald Trump on abortion
Solar eclipse inspires awe as it moves across the U.S.; Donald Trump says abortion policy should be left to each state; President Biden in Wisconsin unveils new student debt relief plan; Senate back after recess to take up Homeland Security Secretary impeachment articles; Israel says a date is set for entry into Rafah to eliminate Hamas fighters; Treasury Secretary Yellen in China says U.S. will not accept another flood of inexpensive Chinese imports that threat U.S. manufacturers; preview of Japanese Prime Minister's official visit to U.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, 08 Apr 2024 - 2341 - Weekend Edition: Third Party Candidates
In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal – with a focus on some Third party and independent candidates this election cycle: First – a conversation with environmental activist and physician Jill Stein – running again on the Green Party ticket. Then – Angela McArdle – chair of the National Libertarian Party – discusses that party's history, policy platform – and upcoming presidential nominating convention. Plus –we hear from independent candidate and progressive activist Cornel West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, 06 Apr 2024 - 2340 - Gov. Hochul gives update after earthquake; President Biden visits bridge collapse in Baltimore
Gov. Hochul (D-NY) on earthquake in NJ and felt in NY, President Biden surveys collapsed bridge and blocked port in Baltimore, March jobs report, Israel releases report on strikes that killed World Central Kitchen aid workers in Gaza, Gov. Holcomb (R-IN) on next week's state visit by the Japanese Prime Minister, interview with Green Party Presidential candidate Jill Stein, interview with Bloomberg Government's Zach Cohen on next week's Senate impeachment trial for Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas. (41) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, 05 Apr 2024 - 2339 - President Biden tells Israel PM to protect civilians in Gaza or U.S. policy will change
President Biden tells Israeli PM Netanyahu that U.S. policy with respect to Gaza depends on Israeli steps to address civilian harm and aid worker safety; NATO celebrates its 75th anniversary and hears from the Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister; interview with Federal News Network's Drew Friedman on a new rule to protect career federal workers from firings (34); EPA Administrator Regan and Vice President Harris announced $20 billion for clean energy project financing; wreath-laying at King Center in Atlanta on the anniversary of the 1968 assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 04 Apr 2024 - 2338 - Sen. Sanders & President Biden share stage at lowering drug costs event
Sen. Sanders (I-VT) joins President Biden to promote efforts to lower prescription drug costs, interview with CQ/Roll Call's Aidan Quigley on Rep. Aderholt (R-AL) calling for delay in choosing next Appropriations Committee chair to discuss spending bill process reform (7), White House asked about Palestinian-American doctor who walked out of meeting with President Biden, NATO foreign ministers meet to discuss multiyear aid to Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, 03 Apr 2024 - 2337 - Donald Trump campaigns in Michigan on what he calls 'Biden's border bloodbath'
Donald Trump campaigns in Grand Rapids, MI on immigration and border security, President Joe Biden calls FL Supreme Court decision allowing six-week abortion ban 'outrageous', Transportation Secretary Buttigieg announces new two-person minimum railroad crew rule, Israel airstrike kills seven aid workers in Gaza with Chef Andres' World Central Kitchen, President Biden speaks to Chinese President Xi by phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 02 Apr 2024 - 2336 - White House Easter Egg Roll draws 40,000
White House holds Easter Egg Roll, White House responds to Republican criticism of proclamation of Transgender Day of Visibility on same day as Easter, Gov. Wes Moore (D-MD) on recovery from last week's Key Bridge collapse, U.S. meets Israeli officials virtually about planned military operation in Rafah. Make your donation at: c-span.org/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, 01 Apr 2024 - 2335 - Weekend Edition: Boeing, Civility, and Women's History Month
In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal First, we talk with former Transportation Department Inspector General Mary Schiavo about the recent safety issues involving Boeing aircraft and what the flying public should know. Then, Rye Barcott—a Marine veteran and co-founder of the group “With Honor”—talks about why electing more veterans to elected office could be the answer to gridlock and partisanship. Plus – author and educator Rebecca Roberts talks about her new book, Untold Power, about First Lady Edith Wilson and the significance of Women's History Month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, 30 Mar 2024 - 2334 - Fed Chair says inflation report means no 'hurry' to cut interest rates
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on the inflation report and future of interest rates, Gov. Moore (D-MD) on recovery from the Key Bridge collapse, interview with Politico's Alex Guillen on new EPA large truck emissions standards (6), anniversary of WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich's arrest and detention in Russia on espionage charges, wreath-laying ceremony at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on this National Vietnam War Veterans Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, 29 Mar 2024 - 2333 - ICE arrests 200+ noncitizens with criminal drug charges & convictions
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announces the arrest of over 200 non-U.S. citizens for drug-related crimes, interview with NPR's Hansi Lo Wang about changes to Census Bureau's questions on race and ethnicity (4), former President Trump attends wake for murdered NYC police officer, salvage operations begin at site of Baltimore bridge collapse, U.S. condemns Russia's veto of UN resolution to extend North Korea sanctions monitoring, new Baltimore Orioles owner David Rubenstein on this baseball season opening day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 28 Mar 2024 - 2332 - Sec Buttigieg: no timeline yet to reopen Baltimore port, rebuild bridge
Baltimore bridge collapse latest from U.S. Coast Guard Deputy Commandant, Transportation Secretary, and Rep. Harris (R-MD), plus an interview with North Carolina State University Supply Chain Management Professor Robert Handfield (10); Gov. DeSantis (R-FL) on lawsuit settlement between Florida and Disney Corporation; White House responds to reports Israel may now send a delegation to Washington to discuss Israel's plans to attack Hamas in Rafah in Gaza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, 27 Mar 2024 - 2331 - Supreme Court hears challenge to FDA's decisions on abortion pill
Interview with Politico reporter Alice Miranda Ollstein on Supreme Court oral argument in case challenging FDA increasing access to an abortion pill (2), Gov. Moore (D-MD) and President Biden on Baltimore bridge collapse after cargo ship collision, Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. chooses vice presidential running mate. Make your donation at: c-span.org/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 26 Mar 2024 - 2330 - Donald Trump on civil fraud bond reduced & hush-money trial date set
Donald Trump on one court reducing his civil fraud judgement bond while he appeals and another court setting a hush-money trial date; U.S. abstains, allowing UN Security Council resolution calling for a Israel-Hamas war ceasefire to pass; Gov. DeSantis signs bill banning social media accounts for children under 14. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, 25 Mar 2024 - 2329 - Weekend Edition: Economy, Drug Addition, Haiti
In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal First – Associated Press economy reporter Chris Rugaber discusses the Federal Reserve's projections on interest rates and outlook for the U-S economy. Then – Lev Facher – correspondent for the health news website STAT News' -- discusses his year-long investigation into opioid addiction in the US. Plus – a closer look at the political turmoil rocking Haiti with Queens College political science professor François Pierre-Louis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, 23 Mar 2024 - 2328 - House passes gov't spending, sends to Senate with hours until shutdown
House passes a $1.2 trillion FY'24 spending bill; Senate has until midnight to pass it to avoid a shutdown. Rep. Greene (R-GA) introduces resolution to oust Speaker Johnson (R-LA). Russia and China veto U.S.-drafted UN Security Council resolution calling for cease-fire in Gaza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, 22 Mar 2024 - 2327 - Final FY2024 spending package unveiled with gov't shutdown deadline looming
Text released of $1.2 trillion FY'24 federal gov't spending package. Friday is the deadline for a shutdown; interview with Axios' Ashley Gold on Justice Deprtment antitrust lawsuit against Apple (29); House committee hearing on DC crime impact on Members of Congress and staff; Secretary of State Blinken discusses Israel-Hamas war in Egypt; Congressional Gold Medal awarded to WWII Ghost Army. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 21 Mar 2024 - 2326 - Hunter Biden ex-associates testify he lied about business ties to father
House Oversight Committee hearing on Biden impeachment investigation with ex-business partners of Hunter Biden; Speaker Johnson on FY24 spending bill package with government shutdown deadline coming Friday; President Biden announces grants & loans to Intel for chip plants in four states; Federal Reserve Chair Powell on no change to interest rates; Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu speaks by video to Senate Republicans, but not Senate Democrats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, 20 Mar 2024 - 2325 - Bipartisan gov't spending deal announced with few days until shutdown
Bipartisan spending agreement, including Homeland Security Dept, announced to avoid partial gov't shutdown; Defense Secretary Austin says "U.S. will not let Ukraine fail"; retired Generals McKenzie and Milley testify at House hearing on 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal; Former Trump aide Peter Navarro reports to prison; C-SPAN Co-CEO Susan Swain on C-SPAN's 45th anniversary. (42) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 19 Mar 2024 - 2324 - Supreme Court wary of limiting gov't contacts with social media companies
Supreme Court hears a case on federal government communication with social media companies on content moderation, President Biden calls for $12 billion for women's health research, NBC's Scott Wong on Homeland Security Department funding dispute and deadline to avoid a shutdown (18), President Biden talks with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu about planned military operation in Rafah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, 18 Mar 2024 - 2323 - Weekend Edition: TikTok, Voter Fraud Claims, Civic Learning
First – Congress took the first step this week that COULD lead to potential ban on the popular app TikTok. We speak with national security specialist and former Commerce Department official Nazak Nikakhtar about what could be next. THEN – a conversation with data specialist Ken Block about his new book "Disproven" about his hiring by the Trump campaign to investigate election 2020 voter fraud claims Then –iCivics CEO Louise Dube joins us to discuss Civic Learning Week - which was this past week - and the importance of civics education. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, 16 Mar 2024 - 2322 - Prosecutor resigns in Trump GA election interference case after ruling
GA judge rules either DA Willis or special prosecutor Wade must leave Trump election interference case; Gaza policy disagreement hang over Irish PM Varadkar's visits DC ahead of St. Patrick's Day; interview with CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley on next gov't funding deadline (30); interview with Wesley Hedgepeth of National Council for the Social Studies on Civic Learning Week. (35) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, 15 Mar 2024 - 2321 - Sen. Schumer labels Israeli PM an obstacle to peace, calls for elections
Senate Majority Leader Schumer (D-NY) calls for new elections in Israel, saying Prime Minister Netanyahu is 'too willing to tolerate the civilian toll in Gaza'; interview with Washington Post's reporter in Haiti, Widlore Merancourt (15); Vice President Harris visits a Planned Parenthood clinic in Minnesota; Senate hearing on proposed 32 hour workweek. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 14 Mar 2024 - 2320 - House passes bill that could lead to TikTok ban in U.S.
House passes a bill requiring the Chinese owner of TikTok divest or face a ban in the U.S., interview with Axios' Juliegrace Brufke on scarcely-attended House Republican retreat in West Virginia (18), Secretary of State Blinken on the latest efforts to get aid into Gaza, FTC Chair Khan on negative effects of Boeing's monopoly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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