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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Independent State Legislature Theory and Moore v. Harper

SCOTUSblog co-founder and reporter Amy Howe talked about Moore v. Harper, a case currently before the Supreme Court which has the potential to reshape the future of federal elections nationwide.
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
The Child Tax Credit and Poverty Reduction

Tax Foundation President Emeritus and Senior Policy Advisor Scott Hodge, one of the inventors of the child tax credit nearly 25 years ago, discusses his "Wall Street Journal" piece in which called the tax policy a “failed experiment” as a way to reduce poverty.
Monday, December 5, 2022
Youth Impact on Politics and Policymaking

Eve Levenson and Bo Machayo, co-founders of YouthInGov, talked about their organization's efforts to give young people a platform to share their perspectives and more inclusion in the process of policymaking . YouthInGov.org is a coalition of over 100 youth serving organizations.
Friday, December 2, 2022
Senate Passes Legislation Averting a Rail Shutdown

A look at the Senate's passage of a bill to avert what may have potentially been an economically crippling freight rail strike as lawmakers in both chambers responded quickly to President Joe Biden’s call for federal intervention in a contentious labor dispute. Earlier in the week, President Biden said, “Without the certainty of a final vote to avoid a shutdown this week, railroads will begin…
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
US House Democrats Elect Hakeem Jeffries to Succeed Nancy Pelosi

New York Democratic Representative Hakeem Jeffries spoke to reporters after his election as the first Black man to lead a major party in Congress. He paids tribute to Representative Don McEachin who died earlier in the week from cancer as well as outgoing Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi for her two decades leading the Democratic Caucus.
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Senate Passes Respect for Marriage Act

National LGBTQ Task Force Executive Director Kierra Johnson talked about the Respect for Marriage Act and other public policy issues impacting those who identify as LGBTQ.
Monday, November 28, 2022
Previewing the Lame Duck Session of the 117th Congress

Christian Science Monitor Washington Bureau Chief Linda Feldmann talked about the week ahead in Congress, including leadership elections for House Democrats, and what to expect in the Lame Duck sessions of the 117th Congress
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
COVID Lockdown Protests in China

White House National Security Council Strategic Communications Coordinator John Kirby discusses the White House's response to widespread protests against Chinese President Xi Jinping's zero-COVID policy of rolling lockdowns, which have culminated in the largest anti-government demonstrations since the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests.
Friday, July 22, 2022
StudentCam Documentary Competition Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a project-based learning experience? StudentCam challenges middle and high school students to think critically about issues that affect them, their communities, and our country. Throughout the process, they learn new skills, discover and develop new interests, and generate connections that impact their lives. You can incorporate this program into your curriculum, share it with…
Monday, November 21, 2022
Americans' Views on Promoting Economic Abundance

William Rinehart, Senior Research Fellow for the Center for Growth and Opportunity, talked about a poll on Americans' views on promoting economic abundance and environmental stewardship.
Thursday, November 17, 2022
The Latest on the Cryptocurrency Industry

Washington Post Financial Services National Reporter Tory Newmyer talked about the collapse of the FTX crypto exchange and concerns about the cryptocurrency industry.
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
NASA Launches Artemis 1

NASA holds a news conference after the launch of Artemis 1, during which NASA Administrator Bill Nelson provides comments. The mission is the first stage of the Artemis program, which will explore the Moon and beyond.
Monday, November 14, 2022
Balance of Power in Congress

NBC News Senior Congressional Reporter Scott Wong and Bloomberg Congressional Reporter Erik Wasson talked about the balance of power in Congress and its impact on both the lame duck session of Congress and the new congressional term in January.

Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Independent State Legislature Theory and Moore v. Harper

SCOTUSblog co-founder and reporter Amy Howe talked about Moore v. Harper, a case currently before the Supreme Court which has the potential to reshape the future of federal elections nationwide.

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

The Child Tax Credit and Poverty Reduction

Tax Foundation President Emeritus and Senior Policy Advisor Scott Hodge, one of the inventors of the child tax credit nearly 25 years ago, discusses his "Wall Street Journal" piece in which called…

Monday, December 5, 2022

Youth Impact on Politics and Policymaking

Eve Levenson and Bo Machayo, co-founders of YouthInGov, talked about their organization's efforts to give young people a platform to share their perspectives and more inclusion in the process of…

Friday, December 2, 2022

Senate Passes Legislation Averting a Rail Shutdown

A look at the Senate's passage of a bill to avert what may have potentially been an economically crippling freight rail strike as lawmakers in both chambers responded quickly to President Joe…

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

US House Democrats Elect Hakeem Jeffries to Succeed Nancy Pelosi

New York Democratic Representative Hakeem Jeffries spoke to reporters after his election as the first Black man to lead a major party in Congress. He paids tribute to Representative Don McEachin who…

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Senate Passes Respect for Marriage Act

National LGBTQ Task Force Executive Director Kierra Johnson talked about the Respect for Marriage Act and other public policy issues impacting those who identify as LGBTQ.

Monday, November 28, 2022

Previewing the Lame Duck Session of the 117th Congress

Christian Science Monitor Washington Bureau Chief Linda Feldmann talked about the week ahead in Congress, including leadership elections for House Democrats, and what to expect in the Lame Duck…

Tuesday, November 29, 2022

COVID Lockdown Protests in China

White House National Security Council Strategic Communications Coordinator John Kirby discusses the White House's response to widespread protests against Chinese President Xi Jinping's zero-COVID…

Friday, July 22, 2022

StudentCam Documentary Competition Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a project-based learning experience? StudentCam challenges middle and high school students to think critically about issues that affect them, their communities, and our country.…

Monday, November 21, 2022

Americans' Views on Promoting Economic Abundance

William Rinehart, Senior Research Fellow for the Center for Growth and Opportunity, talked about a poll on Americans' views on promoting economic abundance and environmental stewardship.

Thursday, November 17, 2022

The Latest on the Cryptocurrency Industry

Washington Post Financial Services National Reporter Tory Newmyer talked about the collapse of the FTX crypto exchange and concerns about the cryptocurrency industry.

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

NASA Launches Artemis 1

NASA holds a news conference after the launch of Artemis 1, during which NASA Administrator Bill Nelson provides comments. The mission is the first stage of the Artemis program, which will explore…

Monday, November 14, 2022

Balance of Power in Congress

NBC News Senior Congressional Reporter Scott Wong and Bloomberg Congressional Reporter Erik Wasson talked about the balance of power in Congress and its impact on both the lame duck session of…

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Independent State Legislature Theory and Moore v. Harper

The Child Tax Credit and Poverty Reduction

Youth Impact on Politics and Policymaking

Senate Passes Legislation Averting a Rail Shutdown

US House Democrats Elect Hakeem Jeffries to Succeed Nancy Pelosi

Senate Passes Respect for Marriage Act

Previewing the Lame Duck Session of the 117th Congress

COVID Lockdown Protests in China

StudentCam Documentary Competition Step-by-Step Guide

Americans' Views on Promoting Economic Abundance

The Latest on the Cryptocurrency Industry

NASA Launches Artemis 1

Balance of Power in Congress

Independent State Legislature Theory and Moore v. Harper

The Child Tax Credit and Poverty Reduction

Youth Impact on Politics and Policymaking

Senate Passes Legislation Averting a Rail Shutdown

US House Democrats Elect Hakeem Jeffries to Succeed Nancy Pelosi

Senate Passes Respect for Marriage Act

Previewing the Lame Duck Session of the 117th Congress

COVID Lockdown Protests in China

StudentCam Documentary Competition Step-by-Step Guide

Americans' Views on Promoting Economic Abundance

The Latest on the Cryptocurrency Industry

NASA Launches Artemis 1

Balance of Power in Congress