To the Point
The Conventions Are Over… Let the Campaigns Begin
America is desperately weak and failing — in need of drastic fixes before it's too late. Or, it's as great as ever — despite serious problems that are amenable to repair. We hear the opening themes of a campaign with Democrats stealing some traditional Republican ideas.
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenAmerica is desperately weak and failing — in need of drastic fixes before it's too late. Or, it's as great as ever — despite serious problems that are amenable to repair. We hear the opening themes of a campaign with Democrats stealing some traditional Republican ideas.
Also, the first locally contracted Zika outbreak in the US.
Later on the program, while Hillary Clinton was denouncing the role of big money to cheering delegates, the rich and connected were getting comp'd limo rides to fancy cocktail parties. The worst nightmares of Bernie supporters were turning real.
In this episode
3 storiesFirst Locally Contracted Zika Outbreak in the US
Until now, infections of Americans by the Zika virus have been travel related. Now, for the first time in the continental United States, several people apparently have been infected by mosquitoes.
Read the story7 minPost Conventions: A Tale of Two Americas
Between now and November, voters will be inundated with dramatically different visions of America and what it needs. There's enough hyperbole on both sides to keep fact-checkers busy but, in a polarized nation, facts may matter less than emotion. Violent images in both news and entertainment may exaggerate voters' fears.
Read the story34 minBig Money Still Talks at the Conventions
Debbie Wasserman Schultz resigned as chair of the Democratic National Committee in part because of leaked emails revealing the role of big money in this year's campaign.
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