With the recent backlash over his comments about potential treatments for COVID-19, the president’s advisors continue to push for a reduction in his daily press briefings. This week on “What’s the Word,” Adam Schuster takes a look at the history of the White House press briefing, its origins in the 19th century and its ever-evolving […]
Nixon, Trump, and the History of Impeachment with Michael Koncewicz
As Congress takes up impeachment proceedings against President Trump, Esty and co-pilot Zoe Sullivan spend the hour with political historian Michael Koncewicz to discuss presidential abuses of power and the history of impeachment through the lens of his book They Said No to Nixon. Michael Koncewicz is a political historian and Cold War Collections specialist the […]
Hillary Clinton’s Presidential Campaign
What are your thoughts about Hillary Clinton’s second Presidential campaign? How do you feel about her role in wars in Yugoslavia, Iraq, Libya, Afghanistan, Syria, Iran, and Ukraine? Listen to this edition of A Public Affair to find out more!
Yemen Crisis
What is happening in Sanaa, the capitol of Yemen? Is the country on the brink of collapse? Why did President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi resign? Listen to this edition of A Public Affair to find out more!
Baldwin, Johnson Divided on Net Neutrality
MADISON (WORT) — Where do U.S. Senators Ron Johnson (R-WI) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) stand on net neutrality? Dylan Brogan reports.
Afghanistan’s New President
How will the inauguration of President Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai affect Afghanistan’s economy? How will the shift in power impact U.S. – Afghanistan relations? Check out this edition of A Public Affair to find out more!
