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What Americans Think Of A Wealth Tax
Should the richest Americans pay more taxes, not just on what they earn, but on everything they own? We examine the case for and against a wealth tax.
Trump And The Political Weaponization Of Lynching
More planned power blackouts likely for hundreds of thousands of Californians this week. Is this the new normal?
U.S. Envoy Details Explicit Push For Quid Pro Quo In Impeachment Testimony
William Taylor has provided lawmakers with a "disturbing" account of events at the center of the impeachment probe, Democrats said Tuesday.
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South Carolina Will Be The First Test Of 2020 Democrats In The South
On Point Live! travels to South Carolina to hear what’s on the minds of voters in the Palmetto State.
The 50-Year Fight: Solutions For Closing The Achievement Gap
Is the achievement gap the result of students' lack of achievement, or the lack of opportunities they're offered? What kinds of things are students working on, building and creating in classrooms? Tell us more!
Andrew Yang's 2020 Platform: Fighting Economic Doom, Climate Change And More
2020 Democratic hopeful and tech entrepreneur Andrew Yang makes the case for why he should be the next president of the United States.
Democratic Candidate Tom Steyer Has Qualified For The Next Debate
2020 Democratic candidate Tom Steyer makes the case why he should be the next president of the United States.
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Medical Schools Look To Educate The Next Generation Of Doctors On Pain
Because addiction can begin in the doctor’s office, many medical schools are rethinking the way they train the next generation of doctors. We spoke to four paving the way on pain management.
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Conservative Media's Place In The Unfolding Impeachment Inquiry
The role of the conservative media at the outset of the impeachment inquiry into President Trump.
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