WAMC News Podcast

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WAMC News Podcast – Episode 525

Deaths from alcohol, drugs and suicide in the U.S. increased by 142 percent from 2002 through 2022. That’s according to a new study from the non-profit Trust for America’s Health, which calls the mortality rates “alarmingly high.” The report is called Pain in the Nation 2024: the Epidemic of Alcohol, Drug, and Suicide Deaths. Rhea Farberman is the Director of Strategic Communications and Policy Research with the Trust.

Aug 08, 2024•12 min

WAMC News Podcast – Episode 524

Now that President Biden has halted his re-election campaign, all eyes are on Vice President Harris — and her own running mate shortlist ahead of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. One name getting a lot of attention lately is Josh Shapiro — the 51-year-old Pennsylvania governor who took office last year. For some insight on Shapiro and his career, we called up Ben Wasserstein, capitol bureau chief at WITF in Harrisburg.

Aug 05, 2024•10 min

WAMC News Podcast – Episode 523

Kamala Harris already made history four years ago when she was elected with President Joe Biden as vice president. Now, she's hoping to keep Democrats in control of the White House. One person who is watching closely is former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick — who is raising money for Harris' effort in the Bay State, where he served two terms as its first Black governor.

Aug 01, 2024•19 min

WAMC News Podcast – Episode 522

While Democrats hope Vice President Kamala Harris can turn around their November chances, now that President Biden is out, it’s fair to say much of the country is considering what a Harris presidency would look like for the first time. Harris is a former California state attorney general and U.S. Senator — and her time in those roles is sure to attract a new round of scrutiny. We speak with Chris Nichols, politics editor at Capital Public Radio in Sacramento.

Jul 29, 2024•13 min

WAMC News Podcast – Episode 521

Republicans are united behind former President Donald Trump as he seeks a second term. That was the message of the Republican National Convention, which came just after Trump narrowly survived an assassination attempt. Jake Lahut is covering the campaign for The Daily Beast and is just back from Milwaukee.

Jul 25, 2024•20 min

WAMC News Podcast – Episode 520

We listen to our appearance on Radio Catskill to discuss the historic presidential campaign and what might be looming in November.

Jul 22, 2024•14 min

WAMC News Podcast – Episode 519

With the Summer Olympics in Paris upon us, reporter Rose Eveleth is looking back on the long history sexual division in elite sports. Eveleth’s new series “Tested” is a co-production of NPR’s Embedded and the CBC, and it took them to Africa, Europe and beyond — and deep into the annals of athletics.

Jul 18, 2024•11 min

WAMC News Podcast – Episode 517

The state of Massachusetts has released a plan to protect and manage forest lands, prioritizing the natural resource for its carbon sequestration capabilities. More than 55 percent of the Bay State is forested, covering roughly 3 million acres. The Forests as Climate Solutions Initiative includes recommendations from a state-formed committee and public input, covering topics such as forest management, siting of renewable energy infrastructure and timber harvesting.

Jul 11, 2024•18 min

WAMC News Podcast – Episode 516

We speak with Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin about the fall elections, the presidential race, and the state ballot questions.

Jul 08, 2024•13 min

WAMC News Podcast – Episode 515

If the November election goes the way June 25's Democratic primary did, as expected, Westchester County Executive George Latimer will be heading to Congress in the new year. The former state lawmaker defeated second-term Congressman Jamaal Bowman after a bitter campaign in the 16th House district. The race attracted national attention and spending as it laid bare sharp divisions in the party over Israel and other issues.

Jul 04, 2024•16 min

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