More Perfect Union - WFPR

In this episode, the group and guest Susan Rodriguez-McDowell, a commissioner of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, discuss ICE. Topics include ICE invasions and raids from North Carolina to Massachusetts, the response from local law enforcement and government officials, how corrupt ICE and its practices seem to be, and much more.

In this episode, the group and guest United States Represenitive Jake Auchincloss discuss immigration and the courts, the government shutdown, no kings day, and how we the people can adress these issues. You can find the full respone to the "Trump has pardons and tanks... what do you have?" note from United States district judge William Young here: https://tinyurl.com/22xcjxhu

In this episode, the group and guest Dr. Jim Purcell, the executive director of the comission of higher education in Alabama, discuss attempts to supress DEI, personal experiences about the importance of DEI, the benefits it brings, and much more.

In this episode, the group and guests Max Page, president of the Massachusetts Teachers Association, and Cecily Myart-Cruz, president of the United Teachers Los Angeles, discuss if teacher's should be able to legally strike, and why they would want to strike.

In this episode, the group and guests Max Page, president of the Massachusetts Teachers Association, and Cecily Myart-Cruz, president of the United Teachers Los Angeles, discuss if teacher's should be able to legally strike, and why they would want to strike.

In this episode, the group and guest Dr. Bell, as well as the audience from the Senior Center discuss the DEI, or Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the workplace, and how it as a concept has been around, and it's important to provide oppurtunites and fairness to all people.

In this episode, the group and guests Scott Dragonetti and Rachel Plukas discuss the special election happening in Franklin on June 3rd proposing an override. They discuss Franklin's history, the last special election not passing, and what the group hopes to happen this time.

In this episode, the group and guest Dr. Kenneth Elmore discuss the history of Juneteenth, what this day means to so many people, the politics around it, how it influences and brings to light certain issues in America, and much more.

In this episode, the group dicusses many then when taking a deep dive into democrats vs republicans, such as presidental elections, immigration, bills, and much more.

In this episode, the group returns after a short break to talk about how things are moving in 2024, the upcoming election; why Nikki Haley likely won't be in the election, the concern around President Biden's health, the possible "none of the above" option on ballots, why voting is important and much more

In this episode, the group sits down to discuss the 14th Amendment and voting; can candidates be removed from the ballot? Why the electoral college vs. popular vote system may need changing, the benefits of ranked choice voting and much more.

In this episode, the group sits down to discuss the "Right to Shelter" law, Maura Healey's announcement and current state of dwindling shelter in the state of Massachusetts.

In this episode, the group sits down to discuss the feeling of deja vu at the moment in America as we find ourselves in another Impeachment trial, another government shutdown, more back and forth between political parties and much more.

In this episode, the group sits down to discuss the hot topic age and politics. How old is too old to be in office? Covering some recent news regarding Mitch McConnell and Joe Biden. Also covering Hunter Biden's indictment, low approval ratings for both Trump and Biden, another possible government shutdown and more.

In this episode, the group sits down to discuss the Police Raid of a small Kansas newspaper, freedom of the press, the First Amendment and more.

In this episode, the group sits down to discuss a panoply of topics including the anti-abortion legislation in Ohio, the current polarization in Congress and voting, Trump's legal fees & indictments and more.

In this episode, the group sits down to discuss the recent indictments against Trump, what he's being called for, what his response has been, how this will (or won't) affect his voter base, the 2024 election and much more.

In this episode, the group sits down to discuss Florida and Texas, the backwards policy changes taking place, the stacking of the courts by both parties, the increased polarization in the country, Rudy Giuliani lying and much more.

In this episode, the group sits down to discuss their fourth of July traditions, mass shootings that happened over the weekend, how legislation and regulations help, the other components of this problem, and much more

In this episode, the group sits down to discuss the recent decisions made by the Supreme Court in the past weeks, whether these decisions are ethical or not, what it means for the future of America, and how this ties into Independence Day as well as Juneteenth.

In this episode, the group sits down with Dr. Ken Elmore, president of Dean College, for a special episode to talk about Juneteenth, what the date signifies, it's recent addition as a recognized U.S. holiday, the important lessons that come with Juneteenth, how African Americans commemorate this day, and much more.

In this episode, the group sits down to talk about Trump's recent arraignment, the election and how this will affect his position among republican candidates, how democrats are responding, the candidates they have lined up, and third party candidates like Cornel West.

In this episode, the group sits down to discuss the recent airing of Trump at Town Hall from CNN; why it was a blunder for the network, how other republicans play into this, how it impacts the upcoming election, the democrats response and more.

In this episode, the group is joined by Frank Falvey to discuss the debt ceiling; why the U.S. continues to borrow and go over budget on its loans, the current debt ceiling standoff, what the government is doing (and isn't) and the dangers this could mean for the future of the U.S. and the dollar.

In this episode, the group sits down to discuss a smorgasboard of topics on the Supreme Court and its role in US politics, Ethics, the ongoing trial against former president Donald Trump and the U.S. Justice system.