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
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Do Aliens Exist? Steven Spielberg Believes They Do
Almost 50 years ago, Steven Spielberg directed “Close Encounters of the Third Kind,” the story of an average man who discovers that humanity may not be alone in the universe. Over the decades, Spielberg has directed several movies about what would happen if humanity made contact ... Show More
38m 38s
Jun 12
1979: How the U.S. and Iran Went From Allies to Enemies
At the heart of the current U.S. war against Iran is an inconvenient truth: that the United States is, in many ways, responsible for creating the very regime it now seeks to topple. Today, Scott Anderson, a New York Times Magazine contributor, tells the story of America’s outsize ... Show More
49m 32s
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 Can ... 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