There's too much to talk about, so... Ask Me Anything!
It's been an overwhelmingly busy time lately, especially in presidential politics. Let's take some time to see what's on your mind! Anything at all you'd like to ask about, discuss, share, vent about or ideate on -- or if you've got questions for me -- now's the time. Doesn't have to be political, either. Share your thoughts in the chat!
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1:32:50
Supreme Court Roundup: abortion access, LGBTQ+ rights, social media & more
The Supreme Court’s term is nearly over, and as usual we’re getting some big rulings near the end. Bloomberg broke the news of a mistakenly published draft appearing to protect abortion access in Idaho. The Biden Administration got a win from the Court regarding social media. But some big cases are still pending, and next term’s docket is taking shape. We’ll walk through some of the major rulings and look ahead to future cases. Plus, today is the anniversary of a landmark LGBTQ+ case: one that Justice Sonia Sotomayor cited in a dissent over a new ruling about marriage rights.
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1:35:13
The Trouble with C-Sections: Rachel Somerstein on "Invisible Labor"
Imagine a C-section without proper anesthesia. Rachel Somerstein found herself so traumatized by that experience that she couldn’t bear to hold her newborn baby. Her new book “Invisible Labor” explores the history and legacy of the world’s most common surgery: one that critics say is performed far too often with far too little care for the mother. If reproductive rights and abortion access are key issues for you, then this should also be on that list. When I read this book I was furious by Page 3. By the end I was shocked, saddened… but still hopeful. My conversation with Somerstein is something everyone considering pregnancy should hear, because there’s still a lot we don’t know to expect when we’re expecting.
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1:16:43
Book Bans & Campus Racism: Mike Hixenbaugh on the Schools of Southlake, TX
Few places are as politicized as America’s public schools. NBC’s Mike Hixenbaugh was part of the award-winning team that uncovered deep racial and cultural divides in the Dallas suburb of Southlake, TX. The standoffs seem to have died down, but what did we learn from it all, and what happens now? Hixenbaugh joins me to discuss his new book about Southlake, “They Came for the Schools”.
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1:32:03
Donald Trump Found Guilty On All 34 Felony Counts
For the first time in American history, a U.S. President is now a convicted felon. Today a federal jury convicted Donald Trump of all 34 counts against him connected to hush money payments. Sentencing is set for July 11th, just days before the Republican National Convention. Share your questions & thoughts about the verdict and what it means for the country.
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