09.07.20. The Heat is On
This week in addition to election news, we examine the devastating wildfires in California, and how the record heat in western states is leading to widespread power shortages. Continue reading 09.07.20. The Heat is On
Author Archives: Micah Hanks
08.31.20. Protest Nation
This week we recap the RNC Convention and other news, before turning our attention to a special report on the recent protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin following the police shooting of Jacob Blake. Continue reading 08.31.20. Protest Nation
08.24.20. Un-Vention 2020: DNC
This week we recap the main themes presented during the 2020 DNC virtual convention and its formal choice of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominees. Continue reading 08.24.20. Un-Vention 2020: DNC
08.16.20. VP For a VP
This week, we analyze the news leading up to Joe Biden’s selection of Kamala Harris as his running mate for his bid for President in the 2020 Election. Continue reading 08.16.20. VP For a VP
08.11.20. Blast in Beirut
A recent devastating explosion in Lebanon’s port city capital of Beirut has raised questions over the country’s leadership, and the role that the international community will play in providing aid moving forward. Continue reading 08.11.20. Blast in Beirut
08.03.20. Delayed Reaction
As President Trump floats the idea of delaying the 2020 election, questions over the use of private data by the DHS and security concerns surrounding the TikTok app take center stage. Continue reading 08.03.20. Delayed Reaction
07.27.20. Rights vs. Riots
This week, as violent protests continue around the United States, we look at the controversial deployment of federal authorities to locations like Portland, Oregon, and the justification for this given by the DHS. Continue reading 07.27.20. Rights vs. Riots
07.20.20. Contact Tracing
As questions loom over the use of federal law enforcement to curb protests in Portland and other places, we look at the fine line between contact tracing technologies and the erosion of privacy. Continue reading 07.20.20. Contact Tracing
07.13.20. Antiscience: The Truth Behind the Mask
This week we look at antiscientific biases, how politics on both the left and the right can influence them, and why medical masks have become a political statement in America. Continue reading 07.13.20. Antiscience: The Truth Behind the Mask
07.06.20. Who Was Jeffrey Epstein?
With the arrest of Jeffrey Epstein associate and former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell, we examine questions about the late sex offender’s fortune, whether he was as rich as some claim, and Epstein’s possible connections to the intelligence community. Continue reading 07.06.20. Who Was Jeffrey Epstein?
06.29.20. Common Sense in the Age of COVID
This week we examine claims against the accuracy of former U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton’s new book, and the ongoing struggle communities are facing in the age of the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading 06.29.20. Common Sense in the Age of COVID
06.22.20. Got Tolerance?
This week as the quest for social justice ensues in America, we look at striking a balance between conflict and tolerance, and the controversies surrounding late-night hosts Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon. Continue reading 06.22.20. Got Tolerance?