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Races that will determine the balance of power in Congress
E305 - 6m 6s
While all eyes are on the presidential race, there also are several key down-ballot races that will determine the balance of power in Congress. Republicans in the House hold a razor-thin majority but Democrats are honing in on a handful of races to help them win back the lower chamber. Lisa Desjardins reports.
A look at Harris’ and Trump’s positions on healthcare policy
E305 - 6m 40s
With less than a week until election day, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are making their final case to voters, laying out starkly different visions on a number of key issues. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López takes a deep dive into the candidates' positions on health care.
How a college degree is one of the best voter predictors
E305 - 10m 3s
American politics are divided in many ways, including based on their education background. To explore this so-called diploma divide, Judy Woodruff visited two neighboring, but very different, counties in Michigan where both candidates have repeatedly made their case as this year’s campaign nears the end. It's part of her series, America at a Crossroads.
New airline refund rules could ease travel hassles
E305 - 4m 32s
Just weeks before the holiday travel season, new airline refund rules went into effect across the country. They can mean big changes for when, and how, Americans get paid back for things like flight delays or mishandled baggage. They would also put an end to some haggling, communication breakdowns and frustration for passengers. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Brian Kelly of The Points Guy.
Americans in Ukraine on how election could change war
E305 - 7m 8s
The U.S. election is being closely watched in Ukraine. Vice President Harris has promised to continue supporting Ukraine if she wins, while former President Trump has ridiculed military aid and claimed he could negotiate an end to the conflict. Special correspondent Jack Hewson met with American volunteer fighters who are considering whom to vote for and what their votes might mean for the war.
'Purpletown' documents what people still have in common
E305 - 4m 51s
With the election days away, there is no shortage of reflections on American politics and democracy. Photographer Paul Shambroom has a unique view. His “Purpletown” project uses photos to examine the cities and towns most evenly divided politically. We spoke with Shambroom for our series, Art in Action, exploring the intersection of art and democracy and for our arts and culture coverage, CANVAS.
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