A DAILY PUBLIC RADIO PROGRAM FEATURING NEWS ANALYSIS OF THE DAY'S TOP ISSUES

Background Briefing: April 1, 2021

  A New Even Wackier Twist in the Emerging Matt Gaetz Scandal We begin with a new twist in the emerging Matt Gaetz scandal involving a former Air force intelligence officer and a Florida real estate scammer who apparently tried to blackmail Matt Gaetz’s...

Background Briefing: March 31, 2021

  Biden’s $2.25 Trillion Infrastructure Program Will Require Massive Amounts of Electricity From Wind and Solar We begin with President Biden’s announcement today of his $2.25 trillion infrastructure and jobs program which addresses challenges posed...

Background Briefing: March 30, 2021

  In Spite of Damning Testimony, the Derek Chauvin Trial Could End in a Hung Jury We begin with the second day of testimony in the trial of Derek Chauvin accused of murdering George Floyd which featured powerful testimony from the then-17 year-old who recorded...

Background Briefing: March 29, 2021

  Another Bout of Wretched Excess and Lack of Regulators on Wall Street We begin with another Wall Street scandal erupting now which follows a familiar pattern this time with an opaque family hedge fund Archegos Capital whose founder had a history of run-ins with...

Background Briefing: March 28, 2021

  Republican Lawmakers Shamelessly Set About Stealing Democracy We begin with the outrageous voter suppression bill Georgia’s governor signed into law at the same time having a Georgia state legislator arrested for knocking on the door to witness the secret...