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

Background Briefing: August 18, 2022

  Florida Judge Rules on Unsealing the Affidavit Subject to DOJ Redaction We begin with the surprise ruling by Judge Reinhart over the unsealing of the affidavit the DOJ prepared to justify the search warrant at Mar-a-Lago. Even though the judge has received...

Background Briefing: August 17, 2022

  Unanswered Questions Swirling Around the Mar-a-Lago Document Seizure We begin with unanswered questions swirling around the Mar-a-Lago document seizure which, wishful thinking aside for those who want to see Trump dragged off in an orange jumpsuit or a...

Background Briefing: August 16, 2022

  The Climate Bill Biden Signed Into Law Today is a Major Victory We begin with President Biden signing into law today a sweeping $750 billion health care, tax and climate bill at the White House in what is a much-needed victory for his administration and the...

Background Briefing: August 15, 2022

  Trump Attacks the FBI Inflaming His Base While Warning the AG “Our Country is on Fire. What Can I do to Reduce the Heat” We begin with Trump as both the arsonist and the fire brigade as he inflames his base with attacks on the FBI and their...

Background Briefing: August 14, 2022

  Why Did Trump Take the Top Secret Documents and For What Purpose? We begin with Trump’s apparent violation of the Espionage Act including USC 793, the possible transmission of classified defense information which is a felony. Joining us is someone...