In this episode, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz discuss the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene on North Carolina, highlighting the lack of media coverage and political response compared to past disasters.
Oct 2024
Hurricane Helene’s 600 Miles of Destruction
<p><i>Warning: This episode contains strong language and descriptions of death.</i></p><p>Over the past few days, Hurricane Helene has left a trail of devastation, killing more than 100 people, driving thousands from their homes and leaving millions without power.</p><p>Judson Jo ... Show More
27m 51s
Oct 2025
Another Take: Two hurricanes in two weeks – life after Milton and Helene
Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on October 14, 2024. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. It’s a strange experience for journalist Natasha Del Toro to be on the other side of the mic, sharing ... Show More
22m 41s
Oct 2025
How One Consequence Of The Government Shutdown May Mess Up More Than You Think
One task the federal government does a lot of is gathering data -- on prices, on the job market, and on a bunch of other things. When the government is shut down, those data aren't getting collected, and economic policy decisions based on those data aren't getting made with the f ... Show More
15m 16s
Mar 2025
Poll: Majority Thinks Trump Is Making Changes Too Quickly
In a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll, a majority of respondents think the state of the union is not strong, and that President Trump is moving too quickly in trying to reshape the federal government. This episode: political correspondent Sarah McCammon, senior political editor and c ... Show More
14m 20s
Sep 2022
ITT Sound Off: Living With Hurricanes
Julio and guest co-host Renée Graham, opinion columnist at The Boston Globe, discuss the impact of Hurricane Ian in Florida, and recent polling of Latino voters and how it will impact the midterms. They also get into the controversy surrounding retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre ... Show More
19m 43s
Jan 2025
RFK Jr. Confirmation Hearing
During his confirmation hearing Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's pick to run Health and Human Services, defended his stances on vaccines and abortion access.
This episode: White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram, political correspondent Susan Davis, and health policy cor ... Show More
16m 52s