Previews + Extras
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on 2020 Democrats' policy plans
S2019 E150 - 8m 16s
NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest in politics, including Sen. Warren’s campaign appearances in geographic areas that turned out for President Trump, how the candidates are balancing policy proposals with personal connections, the role of identity politics and whether Trump’s trade war with China will hurt him with voters.
Why Trump’s meeting Hungary’s Orban is a ‘bit controversial’
S2019 E150 - 8m 20s
President Trump welcomed controversial Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban to the White House Monday, breaking with recent presidents who shunned the right-wing nationalist. Like Trump, Orban has made restricting immigration a cornerstone of his agenda. William Brangham talks to Charles Kupchan of the Council on Foreign Relations and Georgetown University about the significance of the alliance.
How 2020 Democrats are balancing policy, personal connection
S2019 E150 - 2m 46s
Former Vice President Joe Biden has built a sizeable lead over his 2020 Democratic counterparts. But his competition has been hitting the campaign trail hard as well, releasing policy proposals to address the opioid crisis and restructure public education, among other initiatives. One tactic the candidates have in common is contrasting themselves with President Trump. Judy Woodruff reports.
Remembering Hollywood icon Doris Day
S2019 E150 - 2m 39s
Doris Day died Monday at her home in Carmel Valley, California, at age 97. Day was one of the most bankable box office stars of her generation, a popular and prolific leading lady who came to resent her wholesome, girl-next-door image, calling it “boring.” But her personal life was more turbulent, with a series of failed marriages and financial troubles. John Yang remembers a Hollywood icon.
For these refugees, theater plays a ‘vital role’ in healing
S2019 E150 - 7m 25s
In the aftermath of the Syrian conflict, millions of people fled their country, joining migrants and refugees from across the Middle East and Africa seeking better lives in Europe and the United States. Many gathered at an informal French refugee camp known as “The Jungle.” Jeffrey Brown reports on a new play that’s putting their stories in the spotlight.
John Urschel on why every child should play team sports
S2019 E150 - 2m 57s
John Urschel is a mathematician who spends plenty of time alone in a room with his work. But before that, he played pro football for the Baltimore Ravens. One might think the two careers have nothing to do with each other, but Urschel has a different perspective. He shares his humble opinion on how playing sports taught him valuable lessons he applied both on the field and in the classroom.
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