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Transcript: Into Delivering an Election
4 ways to lift up others during these uncertain times
Dr. Leana Wen busts the 5 biggest myths about coronavirus
Despite pandemic, Trump abandons ties with World Health Organization
Trump forgets a key rule: don’t make up discussions with real people
Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.29.20
Team Trump can’t keep its story straight on potentially dangerous drug
Barr taps prosecutor to examine dubious ‘unmasking’ allegations
Trump imagines roving bands of child ballot thieves
On protestors, Trump adopts two very different standards
Lindsey Graham abandons the pretense of an independent judiciary
What Trump doesn’t get about his new executive order: it’d backfire
Thursday’s Mini-Report, 5.28.20
Participate in The Last Word Special: Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren
Trump promoted video: ‘The only good Democrat is a dead Democrat’
Crises may change presidents, but Trump remains the same
Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.28.20
DeVos advances plan to direct coronavirus funds to private schools
Pompeo tries to deal with the results of a failing Iran policy
White House will withhold usual economic projections this summer
New milestone: 40 million file for unemployment aid since March
We can’t lose sight of the pandemic’s hidden crisis: domestic abuse, says AMA President
The problem with WH’s Conway equating voting rights and cupcakes
Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 5.27.20
White House’s McEnany also votes by mail, slams voting by mail
A heartbreaking milestone puts Trump’s record in the spotlight
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.27.20
Why Trump lies so aggressively about the integrity of US elections
Trump picks a fight over pre-existing conditions he cannot win
Targeting science again, Trump ponders whether to ‘use insulin’
Four senators were accused of insider trading, three are in the clear
Team Trump targets Biden for following Trump admin’s own policy
Women are facing major challenges during COVID-19 — But it won’t stop them from voting: poll
Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 5.26.20
White House underwhelms with new national testing strategy report
Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.26.20
Safety concerns halt research into drug Trump urged people to take
Revisiting Mike Pence’s unfortunate Memorial Day prediction
Dems pounce as Trump returns to golfing during coronavirus crisis
Transcript: Into Comedy in a Crisis with Michelle Buteau
As Trump and Sessions feud, both manage to be wrong
Trump threatens North Carolina, demands convention ‘guarantee’
How a president flubs Memorial Day weekend: A case study
Into Comedy in a Crisis with Michelle Buteau
Deeming places of worship ‘essential,’ Trump makes dubious threat
Dr. Leana Wen: States are reopening—Here’s what activities you can do safely and what to avoid
Transcript: Into Joe Biden and the Women’s Vote
As crisis mounts, White House economic plan needs some work
Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.22.20
Polling sheds light on voter enthusiasm ahead of 2020 race
Pompeo’s pattern: quietly adding political meetings to official trips
Florida election conspiracy touted by Trump unravels into nothing
The irony of McConnell mocking the House’s work schedule
Trump says voting by mail can be ‘okay,’ but there’s a catch
Thursday’s Mini-Report, 5.21.20
Into Joe Biden and the Women’s Vote
Ignoring concerns, Republicans confirm new National Intel director
Fearing defeat, Republicans scramble to manufacture a controversy
Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.21.20
If he could redo the pandemic response, Trump would change ‘nothing’
Embroiled in controversy, Mike Pompeo does himself no favors
After Susan Rice email backfires on right, GOP pretends otherwise
GOP’s McConnell vows to end enhanced unemployment benefits
For 9th straight week, millions file for unemployment benefits
White House struggles to explain, defend Trump’s new extortion scheme
Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 5.20.20
8 ways to stay mentally and physically strong during COVID-19
Transportation Dept’s inspector general is latest to be removed
Trump’s rhetoric on untested medication takes a dangerous turn
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.20.20
McEnany questions why media doesn’t take Trump ‘at his word’
Why Senate Republicans balked at Trump’s ATF nominee
As Michigan struggles, Trump eyes new extortion scheme
Facing difficult questions, Pompeo’s scandal defense unravels
Facing deadline, Trump reportedly balks at extended jobless benefits
Targeting Susan Rice, Republican gambit completely backfires
Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 5.19.20
AG Barr’s message on Obama isn’t quite what Trump wanted to hear
Transcript: Into the Future of Flying
With curious views on gender roles, Trump tries to defend Pompeo
Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.19.20
Don’t expect to see Obama’s WH portrait unveiled anytime soon
Economic optimism leads to complacency at Trump’s White House
Tina Tchen of Time’s Up: Now is the time to commit to diverse and inclusive workplaces
How to be perfect in a pandemic: Don’t
Why the Trump campaign is prioritizing ‘truth over facts’
To dismiss V.A. research, Trump peddles odd theory
On inspector general firing, Pompeo’s explanation falls short
On risky medications, Trump struggles with how evidence works
Here’s how 3 women pivoted their small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic
Another possible explanation emerges for State Dept IG’s firing
Dr. Robin Smith on COVID-19 isolation: Remember, ‘Alone, but not all alone’
Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.18.20
Why the GOP’s ‘war on voting’ will reach a new level in 2020
Trump accuses news organizations of ‘illegally smearing’ him
Republicans want to define Biden early, but they’re not sure how
GOP’s Ron Johnson offers unfortunate defense of Trump’s IG firing
Who does Team Trump blame for virus response? Add CDC to list
Trump’s fourth inspector general firing generates new inquiry
Team Trump aims at Obama’s pandemic playbook (but misses)
To Trump, many critics are criminals and many foes are felons
Transcript: Into Tracking Coronavirus in Nursing Homes
Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.15.20
Trump’s talk of bare cupboards isn’t doing him any favors
Seizing opportunity, DeVos directs coronavirus funds to private schools
Biden commits: No pardon for Trump after the election
White House signals interest in a woeful economic compromise
Whistleblower: Trump admin still doesn’t ‘have a master plan’
Trump’s ‘common sense’ on testing is neither common nor sensible
A ‘full-blown she-cession’: How COVID-19 is economically hurting women, minorities the most
How quarantining on a sailboat has helped this psychotherapist become more productive than ever
Into Tracking Coronavirus in Nursing Homes
Thursday’s Mini-Report, 5.14.20
Conservative Wisc. judges gut stay-at-home order, invite ‘chaos’
Unable to help himself, Trump denies Russia backed him in 2016
NBC News’ Julia Ainsley: ‘I can’t think of a more important time to be a journalist’
Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.14.20
Republicans start echoing Trump’s reopening conspiracy theory
Appeals court gives green light to emoluments case against Trump
On schools, Trump rejects Fauci’s position as ‘not acceptable’
A funny thing happened on the way to Mike Flynn’s ‘exoneration’
For 8th straight week, millions file for unemployment benefits
GOP senator’s phone seized by FBI in stock scandal
Dr. Leana Wen’s top-5 tips for talking to kids about COVID-19
Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 5.13.20
5 meals to make under lockdown that are inexpensive, delicious and healthy
‘Career doctor’ Liz Bentley: How to set healthy boundaries with your family during quarantine
A governing party and a post-policy party clash over economic aid
Evidence mounts against drug touted aggressively by Trump
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.13.20
GOP senator doesn’t want to ‘wear a face mask in the shower’
Thanks to the DOJ’s help, is Flynn in the clear? Maybe not
Texas’ John Cornyn decides ACA access is ‘good news’ after all
Indifferent to irony, McConnell slams Obama on respect for norms
During pandemic, Rand Paul stands out (but not in a good way)
Lawyers to Supreme Court: Trump is too busy for scrutiny
Participate in A Last Word Special: Joe Biden with Stacey Abrams!
Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 5.12.20
Transcript: Into the Movement for Ahmaud Arbery
Wardrobe stylist Monica Barnett: 9 do’s and don’ts of dressing during quarantine
Trump points to ‘the numbers,’ which don’t say what he thinks they say
Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.12.20
On virus death toll, Trump’s boasts go completely off the rails
As his state struggles, McConnell shrugs at economic aid bill
Trump peddles ‘Obamagate,’ struggles to explain what it is
Thousands of former DOJ, FBI officials call on AG Barr to resign
Despite facts, McConnell slams Obama for Trump’s unpreparedness
Amidst crisis, Trump has a Mission Accomplished moment (again)
A 5-step plan to reset the unfair division of labor at home during COVID-19
Into the Movement for Ahmaud Arbery
Transcript: Into Mental Health and Lost Jobs
The political significance of Trump’s odd new conspiracy theory
Rebecca Minkoff on the ‘silver lining’ for small businesses during this uncertain time
Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.11.20
Team Trump insists there’s ‘no rush’ for additional economic aid
Global leadership that exists only in Trump’s imagination
White House official concedes it’s ‘scary to go to work’
White House officials at ‘highest levels’ quashed CDC guidelines
Following Flynn case, Obama says ‘rule of law is at risk’
Trump takes issue with ‘the whole concept’ of virus testing
The Selfie Mask: Smiles to the Fore!
Do women lead differently during a crisis?
Despite repeated failures, Trump offers new death toll forecast
Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.8.20
Working Mother’s Subha Barry: ‘The load we’re asking moms to bear is simply not sustainable’
As unemployment soars, Trump struggles to muster empathy
Trump declares, ‘I learned a lot from Nixon’
Barr, Trump push federal law enforcement to an ‘all time low’
Graham touts Trump’s ‘pro-life’ posture in pandemic response
During pandemic, job losses reach adjective-defying levels
Team Trump ignores, stifles experts who don’t toe the party line
Thursday’s Mini-Report, 5.7.20
Into Mental Health and Lost Jobs
DOJ drops case against Flynn, despite his earlier guilty plea
Trump: ‘We make ourselves look bad’ through coronavirus testing
Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.7.20
Nurse exposes Trump to key information he didn’t want to hear
When masks become part of ‘a brewing culture war’
CDC reopening guidelines will reportedly ‘never see the light of day’
For 7th straight week, millions file for unemployment benefits
Trump ignores Barr, asks Supreme Court to destroy the entire ACA
Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 5.6.20
The Riveter’s Amy Nelson: For Mother’s Day, let’s give women equal pay
Even during pandemic, Trump focuses on border wall paint color
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.6.20
4 ways you can make a BIG difference during the coronavirus pandemic
The 7 new rules of grocery shopping
The leader Kellyanne Conway sees as ‘the health care president’
During pandemic, Trump eyes more tax breaks for the wealthy
Transcript: Into the Team Racing Toward a Vaccine
A new theme song emerges for the Trump era
‘The House is a setup’: Trump rejects oversight, accountability
Jared Kushner’s pandemic effort exposed as ‘laughable’
Despite ‘warrior’ talk, Trump eager to wind down virus fight
On DC statehood, Trump accidentally says what he’s thinking
During pandemic, political fight over the ACA’s future heats up
Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.5.20
As national debt soars, Trump vows to cut ‘very substantially’
Dr. Leana Wen: 5 ways to keep safe if you need to return to your workplace
GOP warms up to bizarre Trump choice for National Intel director
White House backs away from its own coronavirus guidelines
Why does Johnson think masks are ‘probably’ unneeded on the Hill?
The Lincoln Project has gotten Donald Trump’s attention
Team Trump blocks experts’ Hill testimony for the wrong reasons
Into the Team Racing Toward a Vaccine
On virus threat, Trump says intel agencies offered weak warnings
Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.4.20
MSNBC’s Stephanie Ruhle: 5 smart money moves to make if you’re unemployed due to COVID-19
With protestors, Trump is highly selective in offering support
The strange reason George W. Bush ended up in Trump’s sights
A case study in a White House failing to govern
For the 5th time in two weeks, Trump tweaks projected death toll
After vowing to tell the truth, McEnany immediately falls short
Yet another inspector general quietly ousted after angering Trump
With no fanfare, Trump’s coronavirus guidelines quietly fade away
Transcript: Into the Survival of Main Street
Doctor who touted drug in conservative media faces DOJ scrutiny
Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.1.20
Eager to blame China, Team Trump leans on intelligence agencies
GOP governor, fearing White House interference, hides virus tests
On state aid, Trump sees ‘another opportunity for a shakedown’
Reopening the Senate, Mitch McConnell takes a big risk
Asked for his economic plan, Trump focuses on his ‘feelings’