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

Background Briefing: November 10, 2022

  How Europe is Adapting to a Cutoff of Russian Energy and Moving Towards a Green Energy Future We begin with President Biden’s remarks in a press conference yesterday in which he questioned the coincidence that the Russian withdrawal from Kherson happened...

Background Briefing: November 9, 2022

  The Results of Yesterday’s Election Defy the Poll and Pundits and Shock the Republicans We begin with yesterday’s election that defied the polls and pundits and came as a shock to the Republicans, in particular Kevin McCarthy who may or may not end...

Background Briefing: November 8, 2022

  Can Persuasion Overcome Delusion in American Politics? We begin with the possibility that persuasion can overcome delusion in our polarized politics as engaged Democrats vote today alongside enraged Republicans. Joining us is Anand Giridharadas, the author of...

Background Briefing: November 7, 2022

  Efforts to Stop Democrats From Voting and Why It Will Take So Long to Count the Vote We begin with what to expect in tomorrow’s election in terms of how difficult it is to vote in some states and how long it will take to count the votes in what is...

Background Briefing: November 6, 2022

  The Person Most Responsible For Hate, Delusion, Threats and Acts of Violence in Our Politics We begin with the torrent of hate speech, delusional conspiracies and threats of violence infecting this election which are likely to intensify after Tuesday and...