The Talkies

Voting rights 2015, and the GOP ‘debate’

Thh Voting Rights Act is 50 years old—and much weakened by current right-wing efforts to limit the franchise of minority voters.  We talk about losses—and victories.  PLUS: the first GOP presidential candidates’ debate was last night.  Who won, who lost/  We talk with John Nichols.  With host Kris Welch.


The Talkies

Bernie runs! The Patriot Act heads into the sunset—? PLUS: Scoop rants

Vermont Socialist Senator Bernie Sanders just announced he will challenge all comer (Hillary!) for the Democratic nomination for president.  Is he for real?  PLUS: unless Congress can compromise (do not hold your breath) the Patriot Act will fade away at midnight on Sunday—thanks to Edward Snowden?  AND!!! a Memorial Day rant from Scoop Nisker!  With … Continued