GOP &Texas & Florida Voting ; Economic Recovery & Justice; Global Vaccine Picture; AAPI History in Schools
On today's show:
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Despite relatively smooth elections last year, even during the pandemic, Republicans in Florida and Texas are attempting to put more restrictions on voting. Jami Floyd, senior editor for race and justice at WNYC, talks about what the new laws will do, and who they will harm. Plus, George Joseph, WNYC/Gothamist reporter, talks about whether convictions by cops who were later found to have lied or engaged in misconduct should stand.
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Scott Stringer, New York City Comptroller and 2021 mayoral hopeful, talks about his plans for the City's economy, both in recovering from the pandemic losses and in addressing pre-existing inequality.
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Emily Rauhala, foreign affairs reporter at The Washington Post, talks about the vaccine rollouts around the world and listeners call in to report stories from friends and family back home.
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New York Senator John Liu (D 11, Queens), chair of the NYC Education Committee, talks about legislation that would require all New York State public elementary and high schools to provide instruction in the history and civic impact of Asian Americans.
Transcripts are posted to the individual segment pages as soon as they are available.
