Press Play with Madeleine Brand
South Carolina recap, Super Tuesday preview
Tom Steyer, Pete Buttigieg, and Amy Klobuchar have dropped out of the presidential race. Joe Biden trounced Bernie Sanders in South Carolina’s primary, revitalizing his campaign ahead of Tuesday’s primaries in 14 states.
By Madeleine Brand • • 49m ListenTom Steyer, Pete Buttigieg, and Amy Klobuchar have dropped out of the presidential race. Joe Biden trounced Bernie Sanders in South Carolina’s primary, revitalizing his campaign ahead of Tuesday’s primaries in 14 states.
In this episode
5 storiesButtigieg and Klobuchar drop out of Democratic field. Is the race down to Biden v. Sanders?
Three more candidates have dropped out of the presidential race: Tom Steyer, Pete Buttigieg, and Amy Klobuchar.
Read the story8 minBernie Sanders gains popularity among California’s Latinx voters, poll shows
California is the largest of the 14 states voting on Super Tuesday. Any candidate hoping to win some of the state’s 415 delegates must appeal to the huge Latinx voter population here.
Read the story9 minBig week for Supreme Court: Consumer protection, abortion
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court will weigh the constitutionality of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. That’s the government agency Congress created after the financial crisis 10 years ago.
Read the story9 minJudge Judy quits CBS after 25 years, new show to come in 2021
Judge Judy is ending her relationship with CBS. She’s been on CBS for two decades, resolving real-life small claims disputes. She is the queen of daytime, consistently beating out Ellen and Dr. Phil.
Read the story10 minSouth Korea’s BTS dominates world music industry: millions of fans, billions of dollars
The Bangtan Boys reportedly brought in $4.6 billion to the South Korean economy last year. BTS performed at the Grammys this year with Lil Nas X, and they’ve sold out nearly all their North American tour dates. Their new album is "Map of the Soul 7."
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