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USA correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben
Danielle Kurtzleben is today's US correspondent. Abortion and inflation are top issues at the polls ahead of November's midterm elections and many eyes will be on Michigan's vote to enshrine abortion… Audio
Sarah Palin announces run for US Congress
Sarah Palin, the republican vice presidential nominee in 2008, has announced she will campaign for Alaska's only seat in the US House of Representatives.
USA correspondent Ron Elving
In US politics, President Joe Biden tries for diplomacy with Russia while former President Donald Trump faces legal challenges. Also Ron says Covid is easing but tensions over restrictions persist… Audio
Bob Dole, war hero, longtime U.S. senator, presidential candidate, dies at 98
Bob Dole, who overcame grievous World War Two combat wounds to become a pre-eminent figure in US politics as a longtime Republican senator from Kansas and his party's unsuccessful 1996 presidential…
Simon Marks: Kyle Rittenhouse found not guilty
American teenager Kyle Rittenhouse, who killed two men and wounded another during protests against police brutality and riots in Kenosha, Wisconsin in August 2020, has been acquitted of all charges in… Audio
USA correspondent Ron Elving
Two Democrats are holding up the passage of President Biden's infrastructure bill. Also there is much attention to the January 6 riot at the Capitol, the investigating committee goes forward with… Audio
USA correspondent Susan Davis
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has rejected two of House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy's nominations to serve on the select committee to investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. And Susan looks at how… Audio
USA correspondent Susan Davis
Susan talks to Kathryn about the Biden administration’s efforts to hit vaccination targets by going door to door and also, how that is being weaponised by the right. Audio
USA correspondent Susan Davis
Susan talks to Kathryn about a rare walk back of a veto threat to keep Biden's infrastructure plans together and Donald Trump is holding rallies again. Susan Davis is a congressional correspondent for… Audio
Sebastian Junger on what it means to be free
American journalist Sebastian Junger's latest book ruminates on the concept of freedom and what it means to be free in a modern society. He had ample opportunity to do it during his 600-kilometre hike… Audio
USA correspondent Susan Davis
Susan talks to Kathryn about Joe Biden's first trip aboard as US President, and what will be on the table for his meeting later this week with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Susan Davis is a… Audio
USA correspondent Ron Elving
US President Joe Biden is heading to Europe. Ron says President Biden is seeking to repair ties with traditional allies and partners - and deal with a series of provocations from Russia. Audio
USA correspondent Susan Davis
Susan talks to Kathryn about the Senate failure of the 1/6 Commission and whether it means there will be no independent investigation. Also ongoing negotiations on President Joe Biden's $2 trillion… Audio
US correspondent Ron Elving
Ron joins Kathryn to talk about how President Biden's agenda is hanging in the balance as Republicans mount a united front of resistance. Audio
USA correspondent Susan Davis
Susan talks to Kathryn about the US response to the deadly conflict in Israel and Gaza. And in Washington DC, the ongoing fight for the future of the GOP with Wyoming congresswoman, Liz Cheney taking… Audio
USA correspondent Ron Elving
The ups and downs of Covid recovery in the US and Ron looks at the ongoing internal wars in both major political parties. Ron Elving is Senior Editor and Correspondent on the Washington Desk for NPR… Audio
USA correspondent Susan Davis
Joe Biden's presidency has crossed the 100 day mark, and has specifically used the occasion to promote his American Families Plan. Susan also talks to Kathryn about Donald Trump's hold on the… Audio
US correspondent Ron Elving - reaction to Derek Chauvin guilty verdict
Ron talks to Kathryn about how crowds outside a Minneapolis court have reacted to former police officer Derek Chauvin's conviction for murdering George Floyd. Audio
USA correspondent Susan Davis
The US Senate is on the verge of passing hate crimes legislation in response to the rise of violence towards Asian Americans and the Covid 19 vaccine is now available to adults in all 50 states. Audio
Former FBI director James Comey
Jesse speaks to Former FBI director James Comey who became inextricably linked President Trump when he was fired by him.
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