Angus King

Angus King, an Independent U.S. Senator, explains his courageous decision to vote for a bipartisan measure to end the government shutdown. Charles Lister discusses the significant implications of a historic visit from a Syrian president to the White House, weighing its impact on U.S.-Syria relations. Gabriela Oregi sheds light on the normalization of gender-based violence in Mexico, while calling for stronger legal reforms. Finally, Marion Nestle critiques the current food systems, revealing how government actions during the shutdown jeopardize nutrition for low-income families.