US politics
For many across the globe, the US’ ‘beacon’ of democracy dims
Political violence and increasing polarization in the United States have led much of the world to question what the country represents. Steven Levitsky, author of “Tyranny of the Minority,” tells host Carolyn Beeler that violence frequently occurs in democracies. What matters most is whether political leaders rally in response to ensure that democratic principles endure.
Will Gov. DeSantis win his battle to dismantle DEI programs at state universities?
Widely viewed as a potential 2024 Republican presidential candidate, Florida’s Gov. Ron DeSantis has been on a path to dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs at universities as part of his plan to overhaul publicly funded higher education.
New Biden policy leaves thousands of Venezuelan migrants stranded
The Biden administration announced a plan that will automatically reject all Venezuelans seeking asylum at the US border with Mexico if they enter the country without authorization. The deal will only benefit a fraction of asylum-seekers.
The US is looking to free Griner in a prisoner swap. Russia wants Viktor Bout. Who is he?
Since Brittney Griner was arrested, detained, and later sentenced in Moscow, her supporters have been advocating for the Biden administration to do anything possible to secure her release. The US and Russian officials have been in talks about a potential prisoner swap. The person that has come up most frequently as the man who could be released in exchange for Griner is Viktor Bout.