Charlie Kirk’s shooting has left both Republicans and Democrats worried about more political violence. How are prominent leaders in both parties responding to the tragedy?
Yesterday
Could you give up your smartphone for a month?
<p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A group in D.C. ditched their smartphones for a month. Washington Post reporter Brittany Shammas joined them. Here’s what she learned.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0) ... Show More
23m 11s
Nov 21
Trump’s pivot on the Epstein files and his polling plunge
<p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">After months of buildup, Congress voted to release the Epstein files on Tuesday. President Donald Trump signed the bill into law. But language in that legislation leaves wiggle room for the Justice Department to ... Show More
27m 49s
Sep 12
America is in a dark era of political violence
<p>Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and commentator, was shot and killed while hosting an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. Utah Governor Spencer Cox says it was a political assassination. Kirk, 31, co-founded the conservative youth organization, <a href="https:/ ... Show More
50m 34s
Sep 15
The President’s Path: The killing of Charlie Kirk
The killing of Charlie Kirk triggers shockwaves through the US, sparking grief, anger, and debate over politics, political violence and America’s future.On this live episode, Caitríona Perry, Courtney Subramanian, and Bernd Debusmann Jr discuss the killing of Charlie Kirk, reacti ... Show More
25m 37s
Sep 21
The Roots of Political Violence and How We Prevent It
<p>What's causing the rise in political violence in America? Can we overcome it? And if not, what’s in store for our democracy? Dr. Lilly Mason, a professor of political science at John Hopkins and expert on political violence, joins the show to give context to this moment — and ... Show More
1h 1m
Sep 21
From Washington: Congress Mourns The Loss Of Charlie Kirk
The House passed a resolution to honor Charlie Kirk last week, just one week after his assassination shocked the nation. Later today, President Donald Trump, members of his Cabinet, and several members of Congress will attend a memorial event for Kirk at State Farm Stadium in Gle ... Show More
32m 12s
Sep 12
Manhunt for Kirk Kill Continues
As today's show begins, the shooter who assassinated Charlie Kirk is still out there. We have new video of his escape, but no clue who he is or where he's hiding. Among the questions pondered this morning: Will young Republicans continue Kirk's legacy of spirited debate, or will ... Show More
46m 28s