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Dem. groups spend to nominate less appealing Republicans
S2022 E258 - 5m 58s
In primary contests in New Hampshire, money is pouring in for Republican candidates from an unusual source. Democratic groups are spending millions of dollars in an attempt to ensure their candidates face less appealing opponents in the general election. Laura Barrón-López reports.
As Ukraine military retakes territory, Russia cuts power
S2022 E258 - 8m 40s
Ukraine is in the midst of a lightning counteroffensive and has retaken territory both in the country’s northeast and south. The move has taken Russian troops by surprise and provoked outrage in Moscow among supporters of the war. Nick Schifrin reports from Kharkiv.
Pandemic-era free meal program for students comes to an end
S2022 E258 - 9m 31s
The new school year brings the end of universal free meals for many students. In 2020, Congress gave schools waivers to provide free breakfast and lunches regardless of income, but that expired at the start of September. Students and families still can apply for free meals if they meet income thresholds. Elaine Waxman of the Urban Institute joined Lisa Desjardins to discuss.
How Jackson's water crisis is a sign of racial inequities
S2022 E258 - 7m 59s
Residents in Jackson, Mississippi have gone without safe drinking water for weeks after flooding and a failure at the city’s largest water treatment plant. While water pressure has been restored, videos show dirty water is still coming through faucets. Amna Nawaz spoke with Dr. Robert Bullard of Texas Southern University about other majority Black and brown cities that face similar ongoing issues.
Franklin's literary legacy lives on in long-running library
S2022 E258 - 5m 3s
As millions of students return to school across the country, we take a look at how a gift from a founding father helped spark a movement to make public education a reality. Pamela Watts of Rhode Island PBS Weekly reports for our arts and culture series, “CANVAS.”
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on midterm messaging
S2022 E258 - 8m 55s
NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including what's next for Republicans and Democrats as primary season comes to a close and they turn their midterm messaging toward the general election.
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