Monday Morning QB

Another installment in our interview series on the future of the labor movement. Plus, a deep dive into the anti DEI movement and what’s driving it. And Kenya AI workers claim to be overworked and underpaid by US. All that, and more!

The first of several interviews with labor movement leaders on the future of work, workers, and unions. Plus, what to know about the House bill that could allow the Trump administration to strip nonprofits of their tax-exempt status. And the launch of the nation’s first Go-Go Museum. All that and more!

Wealthy nations face a golden opportunity to shrink wealth gaps. Will they take it? Plus, the skyrocketing prices of prescription drugs and the impact on people of color. All that and more!

Why labor unions still play a crucial role in deciding who sits in the White House. Plus, how proposed legislation could end felony disenfranchisement in Federal elections. And the connection between Kamala Harris and Howard University.

A roundup of some key down ballot races, with just over a week until Election Day. Plus, the potential for ballot measures to make an impact on American life and politics. And a report on DC Councilmember Vincent Gray.

A new guide to support election workers who want to blow the whistle on election interference. Plus, why indigenous voters are suing Montana officials over polling place locations. And we report on a ballot initiative to bring ranked choice voting to DC.

Marking a year of war in Gaza, we hear the voices of protesters on the streets and in song. Plus, how one teacher is using the classroom to teach about Palestine and the roots of war in the Middle East. And anti-war activist Phyllis Bennis on the continuing push for a ceasefire. All that, and more!

How Haitian businesses are facing down racism in Springfield. An update on local education budget cuts. Plus, what’s driving extremism in American politics and how one organization is fighting back. All that, and more!

We hear from the Haitian community in Springfield. A look at the secretive charity network devoted to climate disinformation. Plus, honoring Black women for their role in the early days of space exploration. All that, and more!

Third-party campaigns and a refresher on ranked choice voting. Plus, the power of artificial intelligence to transform the political landscape. And why the Republican Party wants us to believe in the myth of non-citizens voting in federal elections. All that, and more!

A roundup of key election campaign events of the past week. Plus, why the GOP want us to believe in the myth of non-citizens voting in federal elections. And, how activists in Uganda are fighting back against government corruption.

Democracy under threat in Georgia, and can the CHIPS Act actually produce good jobs in the US?

Why labor unions still play a crucial role in elections. Plus, what’s at stake for young voters. And an appreciation of Reverend Jesse Jackson. All that, and more!

Supreme Court reform: why is it needed, and will it happen? Plus, DC loses its long-time schools budget guru. And a look at Black journalists covering the election. All that, and more!

Today on the show, young people face abuse during El Salvador’s gang crackdown. Plus, revisiting Project 2025 and why it’s still worth our attention. All that, and more!

How to protect kids and teens on the internet without infringing on their rights. Plus, what an assassination attempt in Brazil teaches us in the US. And Russia’s Wagner Group operations in Africa. All that, and more!

Militant unrest in Kenya reverberates across Africa and the world. Plus, a right wing plan to remake the federal government. All that, and more!

The Biden White House expands its crackdown on wealthy tax cheats. Plus, what parents and caregivers can do to counter online extremism targeting young people. All that, and more!

The far-right is on the rise in Europe. The 55th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising. Plus, jazz (not jazzed) about highway segregation. All that, and more!

Former President Donald Trump is now a convicted felon. A toxic workplace culture at Tesla. Why school desegregation is on the rise in the United States. All that, and more!

A look at some of the best work this year from the WPFW News Department, including the threat of weaponized artificial intelligence. Plus, what teachers can and cannot say in the classroom about race. All that and more!

Why a plan by the Biden administration to change marijuana policy doesn’t go nearly far enough. Plus, how the fight over DC’s public budget could shape the city’s future. All that and more!

Why millions of low income Americans may soon be paying more to use the internet. Plus, the Supreme Court considers another way to limit workers rights. All that and more!

An update from the protest encampment at the George Washington University campus. Plus, why the Supreme Court needs to rule sooner rather than later on Donald Trump's claims of presidential immunity. All that and more!

The latest in the madness to control what we read, and why it’s not just about books. Plus, local budget cuts could mean disaster for teachers and students in Washington, DC. All that and more!