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1. How did Texas turn blue? Historic Democratic victories reshape the state's political landscape

   3 november 2026 · 49 min

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   On the day after the midterm election, the votes have been cast — and counted — and the winners and losers have been sorted. Was this the historic election that polling promised? We examine the results of the 2026 midterm election, and what it means for public policy moving forward. Lees meer

2. New PBS series examines America's troubled history of crime, punishment and justice

   2 november 2026 · 50 min

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   "Crime and Punishment in America" is a PBS four-part series that tells the story of criminal justice in America from the colonial era to today, and explores how for more than 250 years, Americans have wrestled with the problem of crime, the purpose of punishment and the meaning of justice. Lees meer

3. Author explains the science of B.S. and why we're all susceptible

   2 november 2026 · 50 min

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   Throughout this political season, we’ve been subjected to politicians muddying the facts to get what they want — often without having to answer for it. Twenty years ago, philosopher Harry G. Frankfurt published the definitive book on the subject of B.S. But what exactly is that? And is it even more damaging than an outright lie? We talk with an expert on B.S. who says it’s time we learned to recognize it — and stop putting up with it. Lees meer

4. Trump's mass deportations leave thousands of American children without their parents

   28 oktober 2026 · 25 min

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   The Trump administration’s mass deportation enforcement is creating a new family-separation crisis. Frequently parents are being detained or deported while their children remain in the United States, often with relatives, friends, neighbors or temporary caregivers. What does the future look like for this children who were left behind? Lees meer

5. PBS FRONTLINE investigation reveals deadly reality awaiting Haitians facing deportation

   28 oktober 2026 · 25 min

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   The Trump administration is deporting hundreds of thousands of Haitian immigrants who had Temporary Protected Status. But a new PBS FRONTLINE documentary reveals they are being sent back to Haiti which is overwhelmed by gang violence, kidnappings and killings. Lees meer

6. Record early voting turnout in Texas accompanied by long lines, voting machine complaints and registration problems

   27 oktober 2026 · 25 min

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   Early voting turnout for the current midterm election is trending at historic levels. Bexar County is on track to surpass voter participation during the 2024 presidential election.But with heavy turnout comes challenges – including long lines, isolated reports of toutch screen vote flipping and suspended voter registrations. We are joined by Bexar County Elections Administrator Michele Carew. Lees meer

7. Growing acceptance of political violence raises alarms about American Democracy

   27 oktober 2026 · 26 min

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   From the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol to the public fascination with accused killer Luigi Mangione, a troubling question is emerging in American politics: Are more Americans becoming willing to justify violence when it serves a cause they believe in? Lees meer

8. Is A.I. replacing democracy? Historian Jill Lepore warns of a dangerous transformation

   26 oktober 2026 · 25 min

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   Billionaires like Elon Musk, Peter Thiel and Mark Zuckerberg are using their tremendous wealth, influence and A.I to undermine democracy. They are able to control essential public communication, information and government operations. As mass surveillance goes mainstream with algorithms designed to quash descent, a warning about what the future holds is emerging. Jill Lepore, Harvard historian and staff writer with The New Yorker, joins us to discuss "The Rise and Fall of the Artificial State." Lees meer

9. How to reduce the cost of healthcare in the United States

   26 oktober 2026 · 27 min

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   Yale's Health Care Affordability Lab is launching a new project aimed at bringing down healthcare costs. They have identified $450 billion in savings that could happen without a complete overhaul of the health care system.

10. Mayor Jones and City Council differ over process for bond tri-chair appointments

    25 oktober 2026 · 25 min

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    As the city of San Antonio is developing a bond package of city improvements, Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones has been challenged by City Council on being able to pick the three chairpersons to lead the 2027 bond process. Council members passed an ordinance to give themselves that authority. Mayor Jones joins us to give us an update on bonds and discuss whether this move could delay moving forward. Lees meer

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