NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including the rollout of the American Rescue Plan Act, President Biden’s address to the nation and the pace of COVID vaccinations, and the humanitarian crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Morning News Podcast: President Biden Covid Speech, OPEC Oil Outlook
A.M. Edition for March 12. President Biden presses states to widen Covid-19 vaccine eligibility to all American adults by May 1. OPEC expresses optimism in its forecast.
Morning News Podcast: Covid Relief Bill Analysis & Citizen Unrest In Senegal
Thanks to a parliamentary contortion called reconciliation, the $1.9trn covid-relief plan is likely to sail through—we examine what is in it and what its passage portends for lawmaking in the Biden era.
Unrest is unusual in Senegal, but citizens are out in force; we ask about the roots of the protest mood. And what ever happened to bespoke ringtones?
Politics Monday: Tamara Keith And Amy Walter On Trump Speech, Covid Relief
NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including President Biden’s immigration policies, the debate over COVID relief in the Senate, and former President Donald Trump’s appearance at the Conservative Political Action Conference and his future in the Republican Party.
Morning News Podcast: U.S. Covid Deaths At 500K, Biden Cabinet Nominees
The U.S. is nearing 500,000 deaths from COVID-19, almost a year since the country’s first death from the disease.
Also, Judge Merrick Garland finally gets a confirmation hearing, but this time it is to take the role of President Biden’s attorney general. And, Texans who were fortunate enough to have power last week during a devastating winter storm are now facing massive electricity bills. Why?
Morning News Podcast: Texas Drinking Water Probelms, Biden Speech
In Texas the power is back after several days for most of the population, but now they have to worry about whether the water is safe after treatment plants were temporarily offline.
Also, President Biden gives his first speech to world leaders. He wants to move beyond his predecessor’s “America First” policies. And, Native American tribes have been hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic. But tribes are quickly and efficiently vaccinating their communities.
Morning News Podcast: Economic Stimulus Focus, Covid Cases Fall, Russia
With impeachment finished, Congress now returns to focusing on President Biden’s economic stimulus plan. But why do some economists say it could be too much?
Also, daily coronavirus cases are falling across the U.S. and the pace of vaccinations is increasing. And, in a change from the massive demonstrations last month, Russians in multiple cities used their cellphone flashlights to show their support for jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
Morning News Podcast: Impeachment Trial Videos, President Biden & China
House impeachment managers showed chilling new footage to senators during Day 2 of Donald Trump’s Senate impeachment trial.
Also, President Biden spoke with China’s president in an opening conversation about the vast economic, climate, and security challenges between the two nations. And, the U.S. will impose sanctions and other consequences on Myanmar’s military leaders in response to the coup carried out there earlier this month.
Political News: ‘Brooks & Capehart’ On Tensions In GOP, Biden’s RElief Plan
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including tensions in the Republican Party, Democrats and bipartisanship, President Biden’s economic relief plan and former President Trump’s impeachment trial.
Morning News Podcast: Yemen Military Conflict, Covid Model, Smartmatic
President Biden announced the U.S. will no longer support offensive military operations led by Saudi Arabia in Yemen, reversing a policy started by the Obama administration.
And, a new model by researchers at Columbia University paints what they say is a more accurate picture of the spread of the pandemic. Also, voting technology company Smartmatic is suing Fox News and some of its biggest stars alleging they spread disinformation that devastated the company.
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