Why does New Hampshire matter in American politics (and particularly this election season)?

What's missing from our reporting on the Middle East?

How should you approach LONG Covid?

We tackle news on each topic, but first Jenna shares a personal story that inspired this broadcast ~ a conversation with her 9 year-old son about football reminds us all why "curiosity over commentary" matters.

PLUS:

10:00: Who will sing the Star-Spangled Banner?

13:00: Why does New Hampshire matter in American politics?

23:00: Behind-The-Scenes: The editorial challenges of editing political figures.

25:00: Nikki Haley's new attack line. Will it work?

27:00: What's missing from our reporting in the Middle East?

36:00: How should we all approach Long Covid? 

40:00: Holly asks: How should one consider third party candidates?

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Interesting Show Notes:

Background from the AP on the terorrist groups operating in the Middle East

Maps to the New Hampshire Primary Polling

A guide to the Middle East in 6 maps: WSJ

 

 

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