The co-opting of MLK Jr. by...everybody

January 22, 2025 - 3:00am EST
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Martin Luther King Jr. was relatively unpopular when he was assassinated. But the way Americans of all political stripes invoke his memory today, you'd think he was held up as a hero. In this episode, we hear how King's legacy got co-opted.

Jan 21 - 8:15pm EST

Trump said those prosecuted for the attack on the U.S. Capitol had served long enough, and he sought to shift criticism to a set of preemptive pardons issued by former President Joe Biden.

Jan 21 - 6:51pm EST

At a sermon preached to President Trump at Washington National Cathedral, Bishop Mariann Budde asked him to "have mercy" on people who are "scared," including LGBTQ children.

Jan 21 - 4:56pm EST

With all eyes on Washington for President Trump's inauguration, celebrations and commiseration rang out across the country in different ways.

Jan 21 - 4:43pm EST

President Trump says he's looking at Feb.1 as the day when he'll slap tariffs on Canada and Mexico -- two countries his first administration negotiated a trade deal with.

Jan 21 - 4:38pm EST

The memo rescinds a Biden administration guideline that created "protected areas" consisting of places where "children gather, disaster or emergency relief sites, and social services establishments."

Jan 21 - 4:37pm EST

President Trump made good on his promise yesterday and announced withdrawal of US from the WHO. Today, we hear from the global health world for reaction. Reporter: Tanis; Editor: Davis

Jan 21 - 4:22pm EST

The most "relevant" results that come up in a search of "abortion" on HHS.gov, the website for the federal Department of Health and Human Services, are several years old, from the first Trump administration.

Jan 21 - 8:08am EST

After President Trump was sworn into his second term yesterday, he kept many promises and implemented key orders. He also undid several of his predecessor's actions. Here's a breakdown.

Jan 21 - 8:08am EST

After President Trump was sworn into his second term yesterday, he kept many promises and implemented key orders. He also undid several of his predecessor's actions. Here's a breakdown.