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

Background Briefing: November 26, 2024

Trump Declares a Day One Trade War on China, Mexico and Canada We begin with Trump’s announcement that on day one he will impose 25% tariffs on goods coming from Mexico and Canada and an extra 10% on tariffs already imposed on China with more to come. Joining us...

Background Briefing: November 25, 2024

A 60 Day Ceasefire Expected Soon Between Israel and Hezbollah We begin with the likelihood of a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah expected to be announced soon by President Biden and President Macron of France once the Israeli Knesset has voted to approve the 60...

Background Briefing: November 24, 2024

Trump’s Choice to Head the DOD Sees Half the Country as the Enemy and That There Will Be Civil War We begin with Trump’s nominee to head the Department of Defense who is facing sexual assault charges which might well be the least of frightening prospects...

Background Briefing: November 21, 2024

Gaetz Withdraws AG Nomination as Trump’s Pentagon Choice Faces Sexual Assault Allegations  We begin with today’s withdrawal by Matt Gaetz from facing confirmation as Trump’s nominee for US Attorney General ahead of damaging evidence sure to emerge of...

Background Briefing: November 20, 2024

Can a MAGA Bill to Kill Nonprofits They Don’t Like Disguised as an Anti-Terrorism Bill Be Stopped Tomorrow? We begin with a MAGA Republican effort underway to shut down non-profits they don’t like disguised as an anti-terrorism bill that the House is about...