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

Background Briefing: August 12, 2026

The Call For Unity After David Crowley’s Narrow Win in Wisconsin  We begin with an assessment of David Crowley’s narrow victory in yesterday’s primary election for governor in Wisconsin and whether it means that Democrats will unite against an...

Background Briefing: August 11, 2026

  After the Democrats Failed Twice to Stop Trump, In the End Will It Be Iran’s Theocratic Fanatics Who Bring Him Down? We begin with the irony that while the Democratic opposition in this country has been unable to stop the ruinous reign of Trump in 2016...

Background Briefing: August 10, 2026

The Trump Family’s Close Ties to the Tate Brothers Who Advocate Rape, Domination and Servility of Women and Girls We begin with the latest example of Trump family sleaze with Barron and Don junior’s buddies and heroes the Tate brothers facing extradition...

Background Briefing: August 9, 2026

Will the Healing Between Progressive Democrats and Centrists Be Set Back By Tuesday’s Primary in Wisconsin? We begin with whether the healing process underway in Michigan between progressive and centrist Democrats will put the divisions to rest or will...

Background Briefing: August 6, 2026

How Democrats Can Distance Themselves From Nutty Ideas Like Cancelling Thanksgiving and Why Third Way Should Not Waste Money Trashing Democratic Socialists We begin with the so-called Democratic establishment closing ranks behind Abdul El-Sayed as his defeated...