Why Americans are losing trust in elections and the media Two researchers from the Pew Research Center, Bradley Jones and Katerina Eva Matsa, discuss data showing why Americans are losing faith in the media and U.S. elections.
How to reverse declining trust in institutions NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Southern California Public Radio's Tony Marcano and Eric Liu of Citizen University about how the media and everyday citizens can better democracy.
DirecTV to drop One America News Network The far-right, pro-Trump news outlet has a reputation for spreading conspiracy theories. Matthew S. Schwartz
What the future holds for democracy in the U.S. NPR's Michel Martin talks with political scientist Steven Levitsky of Harvard University about the future of American democracy.
Trump officials interfered with the 2020 census beyond cutting it short, email shows The email details the scope of the former administration's attempts to tamper with the count, including pressuring the Census Bureau to alter plans for protecting privacy and producing accurate data. Hansi Lo Wang
Biden's bad week and the unreality of great expectations The week brought some more bad news for President Biden, who may be rightly criticized for setting expectations too high for what could actually get done. Domenico Montanaro
What's happening with schools, snow, and... pickleball? We've got you covered Bill Radke reviews the week's news with Stranger editor Chase Burns, Fox13 reporter Jennifer Lee, Northwest News Network and KUOW correspondent Anna King. Kevin Kniestedt
Police reform, guns, and pickleball: First week of Washington's 2022 session Week one of the 2022 legislative session is in the bag – and it’s been a busy one. Angela King
House panel issues first proposed reforms to Electoral Count Act after Jan. 6 attack Suggested reforms to the Act would to dispel any ambiguity or confusion over the role of Congress when it comes to counting votes for a future presidential election. Claudia Grisales
Republican Rep. John Katko, who voted for Trump's impeachment, is retiring Katko is the third Republican who voted for former President Donald Trump's second impeachment to announce his retirement. Alana Wise