University of Michigan's Dr. Howard Markel discusses COVID-19 and lessons learned from past pandemics and journalists Peter Baker and Susan Glasser discuss their book on the life of former Secretary of State and WH Chief of Staff James Baker.
Senate Judiciary Committee heard testimony from outside witnesses on the Supreme Court nomination of Amy Coney Barrett. In this part of the hearing, Senate Democrats urged the committee chair, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) not to move forward with Judge Barrett's confirmation and let the people choose after the election. Chair Graham announced that they will be moving forward and the committee's vote on her nomination will be October 22, 2020.
Dr. Howard Markel, Director of the Center for the History of Medicine at the University of Michigan, discussed COVID-19 and what can be learned from past pandemics.
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden delivered remarks at a voter mobilization event in Durham, NC, where early voting is already underway.
The House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence held a virtual hearing on stopping the spread of misinformation online. Experts in social media, national security, and intelligence testified to the rise of disinformation campaigns and those supported by foreign actors, such as Russia and China. They also spoke about the responsibility of media platforms, the role the federal government should play, and the prevalence of conspiracy groups, such as QAnon, and how they use misinformation to manipulate and distort the truth.
Journalists Peter Baker and Susan Glasser discussed their new book on the life of former Secretary of State and former White House Chief of Staff James Baker.
Actor Nic Novicki, founder and director of the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge, talked about the 2020 entries and the winning films in three categories: best awareness campaign, best editor, and best film. All the films submitted to the challenge each year tell stories that showcase disability.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson fielded questions from members in the House of Commons on the government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic and other domestic and foreign policy issues. Labour Party Leader Keir Starmer and others pressed the prime minister on new COVID-19 measures that will be enforced across the country in the wake of a surge in positive cases. Other members focused on how the pandemic was impacting small businesses, farmers, and concerns over the accuracy of contact tracing apps when crossing borders.
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden delivered remarks at a voter mobilization event in Durham, NC, where early voting is already underway.
Actor Nic Novicki, founder and director of the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge, talked about the 2020 entries and the winning films in three categories: best awareness campaign, best editor, and best film. All the films submitted to the challenge each year tell stories that showcase disability.
Journalists Peter Baker and Susan Glasser discussed their new book on the life of former Secretary of State and former White House Chief of Staff James Baker.
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden delivered remarks at a voter mobilization event in Durham, NC, where early voting is already underway.
Actor Nic Novicki, founder and director of the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge, talked about the 2020 entries and the winning films in three categories: best awareness campaign, best editor, and best film. All the films submitted to the challenge each year tell stories that showcase disability.
