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

Background Briefing: September 3, 2024

Mounting Pressure on Netanyahu From the Israeli Public as the UK Cuts Off Arms Sales We begin with mounting pressure on Netanyahu from the Israeli public outraged by the killing of hostages in Gaza as the UK government cuts off some arms sales, citing a “clear...

Background Briefing: September 2, 2024

Will the Harris/Walz Pro-Labor Stance Help Get Them Elected? We begin on this Labor Day with an assessment of how much the Harris/Walz pro-labor stance will help them get elected given that 70% of Americans approve of unions. Joining us is John Nichols, The Nation...

Background Briefing: September 1, 2024

The Media’s Horse-race Coverage of the Election as CNN’s Pathetic Harris/Walz Interview Asks Trump/Vance Attack Lines to Avoid the “Liberal Media” Label We begin with last Thursday’s CNN interview with Kamala Harris and Tim Walz during...

Background Briefing: August 29, 2024

  After Pressure From Republicans and the Press, Will Tonight’s CNN Interview With Harris and Walz Answer Policy Questions? We begin ahead of tonight’s CNN interview with Vice President Kamala Harris and her Vice Presidential running mate Tim Walz and...

Background Briefing: August 28, 2024

As the Press and Republicans Clamour for More Policy Details, Harris/Walz Are Winning on Charisma and Change We begin with the clamor from Republicans and the press that Kamala Harris should provide more details about her policy plans and sit down with the press,...