Biden's Briefing Podcast
1) Sexual Assault Survivor Who Confronted Jeff Flake: ‘Women Will Not Be Silenced’
“November is coming,” Ana Maria Archila said after Brett Kavanaugh was voted onto the nation’s highest court.
Sexual Assault Survivor Who Confronted Jeff Flake: ‘Women Will Not Be Silenced’
04:31 | Oct 25th, 2018
2) As Italy’s Nationalist Government Rises in Popularity, Its Attacks On The Country’s Democratic And Cultural Institutions Are Piling Up
In the court of public opinion, Matteo Salvini and Luigi Di Maio are winning.
3) Coming to your smartphone: Texts with a personal touch from political campaigns
Political campaigns and parties say they’re sending many more texts this year than in past elections as part of a search for alternatives to social media.
Coming to your smartphone: Texts with a personal touch from political campaigns
09:41 | Oct 23rd, 2018
4) Democratic voters face off against gerrymandered districts
This November, Democrats are going to have to overcome an inherent disadvantage in many states due to gerrymandering.
5) Macron seeks an end political troubles with big fix for government
French leader Emmanuel Macron is preparing broad changes within his government to jump start his presidency.
6) Jason Kander’s Decision Is What True Bravery Looks Like
This week, Kansas City mayoral candidate and veteran Jason Kander announced he was quitting the race to face his PTSD.
7) China Slams Brakes On U.S. Crude Oil Imports
Chinese buyers stop American crude imports as countries jostle on tariffs.
8) Powell and Albright Say World is Changing in Disturbing Ways
Social media and the rhetoric of President Donald Trump have upended the old world order in dangerous ways.
9) Nobel Peace Prize awarded to two activists fighting sexual violence.
Dr. Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad have won the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts to end sexual violence.
10) In Times of Crisis, Call the Technologists
During many kinds of emergencies, tech know-how is critical.