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July 2 Edition of Dispatch Live
This edition of Dispatch Live was taped July 2 and features Sarah Isgur, Steve Hayes, ...
What, Exactly, Is Going On in Portland?
The Trump administration has sent in federal agents in unmarked vehicles, ostensibly to protect federal property. Accounts on the ground indicate they have strayed from that mission.
Social Bonds are Fraying Fast in America’s Cities
How the pandemic has some people yearning to move to small towns and suburbs.
We’re Learning More About How COVID Spreads. What You Need to Know Now.
Transmission by aerosols helps explain why the virus spreads so much more indoors than it does outside.
Explainer: What’s Behind a Rash of Fires and Explosions in Iran?
No one is claiming responsibility, but there are plenty of motivations for Israel—and the United States.
When Bigotry Comes From Unexpected Places
Let's talk about that "Aspects and Assumptions of Whiteness" graphic.
The American Economy Is About to Drive Off a Cliff. Will Congress Build a Bridge?
Key CARES Act provisions—including expanded unemployment and eviction moratoriums—are set to expire in a couple of weeks.
Why America Should Offer Refuge to Those Who Flee Hong Kong
It's the right thing to do, for one. But not doing so could hurt us economically.
The Divergent Fortunes of Dr. Fauci and Dr. Birx
The White House has distanced itself from the outspoken Anthony Fauci while Deborah Birx carries on.
COVID-19 and American Identity
America isn’t perfect. We never have been. But America is the pursuit of perfection.
‘Cancel Culture’ Isn’t New. And It’s Not Going Away.
Shaming people into compliance is as old as America itself.
The Nightmare Scenario Facing International College Students
How Trump's announced policy denying student visas to those whose schools are online-only will put many in untenable situations.
Season 2 of ‘The Politician’ Tries to Out-Satire Our Political Reality
Let’s see how that turned out.
Remembering the Crimes of Roger Stone
President Trump commuted his longtime confidant’s sentence on Friday. A look back at what led to Stone’s conviction and prison term.
The Spike in COVID Cases Is Straining Our Testing Capacity
Turnaround times for results have slowed, and some areas are running out of tests.