Texas has become the latest hot spot in the coronavirus pandemic, forcing its governor to pause the state’s reopening process after a surge of infections and hospitalizations. We speak with our Houston correspondent about the state’s dilemma. Guest: Manny Fernandez, The New York Times’s bureau chief in Houston. For more information on today’s episode, visit ... Show More
Apr 27
Who’s Really Running Iran?
Over the weekend, President Trump called off a trip to Pakistan by two of his negotiators for a potential additional round of talks with Tehran, leaving the fate of the cease-fire in limbo. Farnaz Fassihi, who covers Iran for The New York Times, looks at who is in charge of the c ... Show More
35m 4s
Feb 2021
More than 14.9 million Texans impacted by water distribution
Approximately 165,000 Texans remain without power and more than 14.9 million have been impacted by a water crisis as the state braces for another deep freeze. While Republican Texas Sen. Ted Cruz has been dealing with the fallout over his quick trip to Cancun, Mexico, two of his ... Show More
49m 59s
Sep 2021
Biden tours damage caused by Ida in Northeast; Multiple Louisiana nursing homes ordered closed after residents die; U.S. surpasses 40 million total cases, 4 million in last 4 weeks;
Biden speaks after touring storm damage in NY, NJ; Biden: storm damage shows need for infrastructure deal; NJ Gov,: no commitment from Biden admin to expand disaster declaration; Biden: climate change a “code red” for the world, hurricane Ida is the latest example;
5 found dead ... Show More
48m 53s
Mar 2021
The blame game: What really caused the Texas blackouts?
<p>Texas is still reeling from an unprecedented energy disaster, where unusually cold temperatures brought their power grid to a standstill earlier this month. Now, as the dust settles and the ice melts, the blame game begins.</p><br><p>This podcast was brought to you thanks ... Show More
40m 52s