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Which Way Will North Carolina Swing?; 30 Issues: The Future of COVID and Prepping for Future Pandemics; Ask the Mayor; Your Pandemic Halloween (episode)
North Carolina is an early-results swing state. We take a look at the polls and the politics of the Tar-Heel State, and what it could mean for next week's election.
What will the candidates do to make federal health agencies as efficient as possible?
Your questions and Brian's for the Mayor.
Are you trick-or-treating this year?
Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them. (article)
National Political News; Jared Kushner's Racist Comments; 30 Issues: the Next Coronavirus Relief Bill; Family and Drug Addiction; MacArthur "Genius" Fred Moten (episode)
Jonathan Lemire talks the latest political news, including the candidates' sprint to the finish line, and the congressional hearings on social media and disinformation.
What is behind the stereotype of Black people not wanting success?
What the election means for a COVID-19 relief bill.
When Trump called Hunter Biden a loser for having an addiction, Biden said he was proud of his son despite his struggles.
We conclude our series on local MacArthur Fellows with poet and cultural theorist Fred Moten.
NY Early Voting Problems; Mussolini and Lessons Learned; COVID's Disparate Impacts; Meet the Candidates: NY 2nd Congressional District (episode)
How the Board of Elections is handling the surge in voters, and why the lines longer at some polling places and non-existent at others.
Kenneth C. Davis on what history can tell us.
The virus is exposing and creating disparities for communities of color.
Democrat Jackie Gordon and Republican Andrew Garbarino tell listeners why they should replace the retiring U.S. Rep. Peter King (NY 02).
Amy Coney Barrett Confirmed; Pete Buttigieg; Comptroller Scott Stringer; 30 Issues: the Economy and COVID Safety; Shout Out Groups That Maintain Our Community Well-Being (episode)
What Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation means for the balance of the court, and the election.
The former mayor and presidential candidate speaks about Judge Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation to the Supreme Court and how it has very real implications for the LGBTQ+ community.
NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer on long lines at the early voting sites, his run for Mayor, and more.
How do we manage our economy and our health?
We take your calls on grassroots community support.
Monday Morning Politics; COVID Surges & How Voting is Going in NJ; 30 Issues: Covid and Schools; Parts of Europe Lock Down Again (episode)
Amber Phillips on the latest news -- including Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation vote and Trump's white flag on COVID -- ahead of next week's presidential election.
As New Yorkers wait in lengthy lines to cast their votes during early voting, New Jersey voters are mailing their ballots in. Nancy Solomon speaks about the high NJ turn out.
Emily Oster's overview on COVID-19's impact on schools plus the federal government's lack of guidance.
Ishaan Tharoor looks at how Europe's responding to a rise in COVID-19 cases ahead of the holiday season.
Hear our interviews with the 2020 recipients of The MacArthur Fellows Program, also known as the 'Genius Grant.' (article)
Recap and analysis of the final debate; 30 Issues: Vaccines; Mayor Bill de Blasio; Local 'genius' Mohammad Seyedsayamdost (episode)
Recapping last night's debate.
Donna Brazile offers debate analysis on how former Vice President Joe Biden might step into the role of president if elected.
Biden has expressed concerns that the vaccine approval process could be politicized under Trump. Trump counters that those comments cast doubt on vaccines, and that's bad for everybody.
Mayor de Blasio answers your questions.
Mohammad R. Seyedsayamdost, new MacArthur 'Genius'.
Debate Preview and Amy Coney Barrett's Confirmation With NPR's Mara Liasson; 30 Issues:COVID Testing; CT Sen. Chris Murphy; Modern COVID Love; MacArthur 'Genius' Jacqueline Woodson (episode)
Next is a vote on Monday by the full Senate to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court.
What explore the candidates' positions on how to test.
The senator discusses the Senate Judiciary Committee's vote on Judge Amy Coney Barrett, saying she is neither a mainstream or legitimate candidate.
We discuss romance during the pandemic.
We meet another 2020 MacArthur Fellow. Today: Brooklyn's Jacqueline Woodson!
Rep. Kathleen Rice; Michael Moore; The New England Journal of Medicine Urges Readers to Oust Trump; 30 Issues: The ACA; MacArthur Genius, Documentary Filmmaker Nanfu Wang (episode)
We speak with the congresswoman about a number of issues.
The filmmaker issues a warning ahead of the Election that Trump could still win.
Eric Rubin on the New England Journal of Medicine's decision.
How will public healthcare change after the election?
We meet another 2020 MacArthur Fellow. Today: Documentary filmmaker Nanfu Wang.