A conversation with Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez
Almost a year ago, the Navajo Nation had the worst Covid infection rate
in America. Now, it’s vaccinated more of its population than any state.
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez talks with Dispatch’s Jeremy Siegel
about how the nation fought back against the virus. Plus, Secretary of
State Blinken says China has been forthright on the virus. And some
Republican leaders aren’t pleased with Trump’s fiery Mar-a-Lago speech
over the weekend.
Jonathan Nez is the President of the Navajo Nation.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
What Biden’s executive orders on guns really do
In the aftermath of mass shootings in Georgia and Colorado, President
Biden signed several executive orders on Thursday aimed at reducing gun
violence. POLITICO’s Anita Kumar digs into what they really do — and why
they’re set to face obstacles in the courts and in red states. Plus,
Florida sues the Biden administration over cruise restrictions. And
senators are set to question two top health nominees next week.
Anita Kumar is a White House correspondent and associate editor for
POLITICO.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
Read more: Biden lays out executive orders to curb ‘international
embarrassment’ of gun violence
How we lost 15 million Covid vaccines
15 million doses. Gone. All because a plant accidentally mixed
ingredients. POLITICO’s Sarah Owermohle looks at how such a big mistake
happened. Plus, Virginia’s legislature votes to speed up marijuana
legalization. And a Cuomo accuser says the New York governor urged her
to stay silent.
Sarah Owermohle is a health care reporter for POLITICO.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
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J&J vaccine-maker’s troubles started months ago
U.S. searches for new AstraZeneca vaccine producer after Emergent mix-up
Senior Trump and Biden officials knew for months about problems at
vaccine plant
Three key moments from the Chauvin trial
The nation is on trial. And race is front and center in the courtroom.
POLITICO’s Brakkton Booker breaks down three key moments from the trial
of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis Police officer charged with
murdering George Floyd. Plus, the State Department says it isn’t
considering a joint boycott of the 2022 Beijing Olympics. And California
aims to “fully reopen” its economy by June 15.
Brakkton Booker is a national correspondent and author of The Recast
newsletter for POLITICO.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
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Big business gets ‘woke’ in Georgia
From Coca Cola to the MLB to Delta, big companies are criticizing a
Georgia law that advocates say infringes on voting rights. POLITICO’s
Zach Montellaro breaks down what’s in the legislation — and looks at
what the corporate backlash could mean for Republican efforts to change
voting rules in other states. Plus, Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson vetoes
a ban on youth transgender care. And former Rep. Katie Hill says Rep.
Matt Gaetz should resign if allegations of sexual misconduct prove true.
Zach Montellaro is a campaign reporter for POLITICO and author of the
Morning Score newsletter.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
Read more: McConnell: Big Business acting like ‘woke parallel
government’
A one-on-one with Dr. Fauci
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert, joins
Dispatch to discuss rising Covid cases, vaccine passports, the timeline
for returning to normal and — not joking — Lord of the Rings. Plus, the
Derek Chauvin trial enters its second week. And Buttigieg defends
Biden’s infrastructure plan amid Republican criticism of the price tag.
Dr. Anthony Fauci is the director of the National Institute of Allergy
and Infectious Diseases.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
All aboard the $2 trillion infrastructure train!
Expanded rail systems. Funding for crumbling roads and bridges. A new
fleet of electric vehicles.. There’s a lot in Biden’s new infrastructure
proposal. There’s also a big price tag. POLITICO’s Sam Mintz and
Dispatch’s Jeremy Siegel hop aboard the ‘$2 Trillion Infrastructure Plan
Express’ for a quick tour of Biden’s goals — and look at whether they
have any chance of making it through Congress. Plus, Democrats are
poised to reintroduce legislation that aims to reshape college sports.
And a group of unions are demanding the Biden administration forgive
student loans for public service workers.
Sam Mintz is a transportation reporter for POLITICO.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
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Another ‘oh sh*t’ moment in the pandemic
We’re on the verge of a fourth Covid surge. And that has health
officials freaked out about a nightmare scenario where cases outpace
vaccinations, more new variants emerge and things … get really bad.
POLITICO’s Erin Banco reports. Plus, the Democrat who lost a House race
in Iowa last year by only six votes is dropping her challenge to Rep.
Mariannette Miller-Meeks. And European regulators say there’s no
evidence to support restricting the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine.
Erin Banco covers the coronavirus pandemic and the CDC for POLITICO.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
Read more: Biden wants to give the nation hope. But a jump in Covid
cases is complicating things.
The Supreme Court gets a case of March Madness
Right now, college basketball players are competing in a tournament that
generates billions of dollars, but they’re not the ones raking in cash.
Today, the Supreme Court hears oral arguments in a case that could shift
the way the NCAA regulates compensation for those athletes. POLITICO’s
Juan Perez reports. Plus, Biden signs a bill extending the deadline for
small business loans. And Asian American advocates praise some new White
House actions to counter rising anti-Asian violence.
Juan Perez Jr. is an education reporter for POLITICO.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
A small town in Alabama vs. the richest man on earth
Workers at an Amazon warehouse in the town of Bessemer have submitted
their votes in an election that could shape the fate of Amazon — and the
future of the labor movement in the U.S. POLITICO’s Rebecca Rainey gives
an on-the-ground look at the facility and its employees during the final
days of the union drive. Plus, Biden urges states to pause reopening.
And another woman accuses New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo of sexual
harassment.
Rebecca Rainey is a labor reporter for POLITICO.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
Read more: For union battling Amazon, victory could bring a stalemate