In kicking off the midterms, Joe Biden talked about American democracy as a shared value, enshrined in the country’s founding — a value that both Democrats and Republicans should join together in defending. But there is another possible view of this moment. One that is shared by two very different groups: the voters who propelled Biden to the presidency … an ... Show More
Today
The Autism Diagnosis Problem
<p>Once primarily limited to severely disabled people, autism began to be viewed as a spectrum that included children and adults far less impaired. Along the way, the disorder also became an identity, embraced by college graduates and even by some of the world’s most successful p ... Show More
32m 40s
Yesterday
Sunday Special: Wicked, Good?
<p>“Wicked” was one of the biggest movies of 2024. It was culturally ubiquitous, a box office smash and an Oscar nominee for Best Picture. Now, a year later, “Wicked: For Good” arrives in theaters to finish the tale of the complicated friendship between Glinda the Good Witch and ... Show More
51m 44s
Jan 2024
Biden: 2024 Election Is About The Fight For Democracy
President Biden used his first campaign event of 2024 to call out his likely opponent, former President Donald Trump, for the threat he poses to American democracy, calling the issue a 'sacred cause' for the race ahead.
Plus, uphill climbs in congressional races this year, and Ca ... Show More
24m 2s
Sep 2022
Après un été de succès, Joe Biden en force pour les prochaines élections
<p>Aux États-Unis, le premier lundi de septembre est un jour férié: c'est le <em>Labor Day</em>, la fête du travail. Le <em>Labor Day</em>, c'est aussi la rentrée politique américaine. L'occasion de faire le bilan des forces en présence à deux mois des élections de mi-mandat.<br/ ... Show More
13m 33s
Jul 2021
How Democratic Is American Democracy?
By 2040, 70% of Americans could be represented by just 30 Senators. And twice in the last two decades, a Republican president has lost the popular vote but won the White House. America's government was built to protect the rights of political minorities, but some critics say the ... Show More
15m 11s
Oct 2020
Fifteen Days Out, Some GOP Lawmakers Are Distancing Themselves From Trump
Joe Biden warns that nothing is certain, while Donald Trump says everything is still possible. Just over two weeks out from the election, the campaigns are in full turnout mode. Despite the president's confidence, though, Republicans are beginning to message that they will be an ... Show More
14m 34s