One Year Later

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One Year Later is a special series that takes a new approach to the national political debate. A year after a polarizing election, three hosts, each with a distinct perspective, speak honestly about America's differences and look for ways to bridge the country's divides. What's your perspective? Call us at 424-272-7082 ! Share your thoughts .

  1. 22/12/2017

    President Trump and the imagined war on Christmas

    President Trump’s first year in office has impacted Americans well beyond policy. He’s in every story, in everything, it seems. On our final show, we look at how he and Republicans have even politicized Christmas. We discuss how Americans celebrate in ways that look different than a Hallmark card — including people who want their holiday symbols, like Santa — to look like them.

    46 min

  2. 21/12/2017

    The politics of pot

    Recreational marijuana will be legal in California in 2018. Who will benefit from the potential economic boom?

    46 min

  3. 20/12/2017

    What the tax bill has to do with U.S. wealth inequality

    The richest one percent of Americans control about 38 percent of the wealth in the United States. Analysts report that the Republican tax bill, very soon to be the Republican tax law, will only exacerbate the problem. How will this break down on racial and ethnic lines? Who benefits and who doesn't?

    46 min

  4. 19/12/2017

    Trump is rapidly reshaping the federal courts

    President Trump is often criticized for not having any “major accomplishments.”  However, his judicial picks, including Neil Gorsuch, could have a more lasting impact than any bill he signs. Barring impeachment or resignation, these judges — almost all white, conservative men — will have their jobs for life.

    45 min

  5. 18/12/2017

    Puerto Rico's long road to recovery

    Almost three months after Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico, the U.S. territory is still struggling to get basic necessities like water and power. The islands were already dealing with a crushing amount of debt before the storms, how should the U.S. help its territory recover?

    46 min

  6. 16/12/2017

    What does the film 'Coco' mean for the Latino community?

    The film Coco has resonated with Latinos in the US who have been battered by the anti-Latino rhetoric coming out of the White House. Can a Pixar hit and it's loveable protagonist boost a community's self esteem?

    46 min

  7. 14/12/2017

    Immigration crackdown shifts to country's interior

    As a candidate, President Trump promised to round up and deport "bad hombres." But a spike in deportations and arrests are also sweeping up immigrants with deep ties to the United States and minor or no criminal history. Seizures in the interior of the country have increased 42 percent over last year. Grassroots groups and clergy have stepping up to try to shield immigrants.

    46 min

  8. 13/12/2017

    A turf war over public lands

    President Trump waded into a decades old battle over federal public lands when he announced he was drastically scaling back two national monuments created by Presidents Clinton and Obama. We explore the future of public lands and the Antiquities Act.

    46 min
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One Year Later is a special series that takes a new approach to the national political debate. A year after a polarizing election, three hosts, each with a distinct perspective, speak honestly about America's differences and look for ways to bridge the country's divides. What's your perspective? Call us at 424-272-7082 ! Share your thoughts .

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