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Moderator Kim Lewis talks with Marketplace senior reporter Nancy Marshall-Genzer and VOA senior National Affairs Correspondent, Chris Simkins about inflation as a key political issue in upcoming midterms, Democrats' strategy for their Women's Health Protection Act and much more.

Moderator Kim Lewis talks with VOA White House bureau chief, Patsy Widakuswara and Newsday columnist Dan Raviv about the more aggressive stance of western defense officials and NATO allies against Russia's invasion of Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macon's recent re-election and its significance for the transatlantic alliance, Tesla CEO Elon Musk's cash deal to acquire social media giant Twitter, and other top stories.

Moderator Kim Lewis talks with VOA White House correspondent Anita Powell, and VOA executive producer Steve Redisch about the significance of Russia's new offensive to take control of eastern Ukraine, the U.S. commitment to send an additional $800 million in military assistance to Ukraine, the U.S. Department of Justice's intention to appeal a federal ruling striking down the mask mandate for public transportation and other top stories.

Moderator Kim Lewis talks with VOA Congressional Correspondent Katherine Gypson and Senior Reporter for Marketplace Nancy Marshall-Genzer about reaction to President Joe Biden's allegation that Russian President Vladmir Putin may be committing "genocide" in Ukraine and the U.S. increase of military support for Ukraine, the effect of rising inflation in the U.S. on the upcoming mid-term elections, a guilty verdict in the trial of Thomas Robertson for his actions and participation in the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol, and other top stories.

Moderator Kim Lewis talks with VOA senior diplomatic correspondent Cindy Saine and VOA executive producer Steve Redisch about the global outrage over the images and reports of mass killings of Ukrainian civilians by Russian controlled troops and President Joe Biden's call for evidence to put Russian leader Vladimir Putin on trial for war crimes, tension among EU allies over energy sanctions against Putin, and other stories topping the week.

Moderator Kim Lewis talks with VOA White House correspondent Anita Powell and Newsday Columnist Dan Raviv about the top stories of the week including analysis of US President Joe Biden's recent diplomatic tour of Europe, Congress' response to the President's $5.8 trillion budget proposal, President Biden's push to pass new COVID-19 funding for vaccines and testing, and much more.

Moderator Kim Lewis talks with VOA senior diplomatic correspondent Cindy Saine and Christian Science Monitor Washington Bureau Chief Linda Feldmann, about the latest ramifications of Russia's continued invasion of Ukraine, including the Biden administration's determination that Russian forces have committed war crimes, U.S. Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson's responses to GOP attacks during her confirmation hearings, and the life and legacy of Madeleine Albright, the first female U.S. Secretary of State, who died on March 23.

Moderator Kim Lewis talks with VOA White House correspondent Anita Powell and Marketplace senior reporter, Nancy Marshall-Genzer about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's plea to U.S. Congress for renewed assistance to counter Russia's invasion of Ukraine, President Joe Biden's announcement of new military assistance plus an additional $800 million dollars to Ukraine, NATO's measures to reinforce allies' security, concern over China possibly strengthening Moscow's military, and lots more.

Kim Lewis talks with VOA senior diplomatic correspondent Cindy Saine and VOA executive producer, Steve Redisch about the latest developments and fall out from Russia's continued invasion of Ukraine, including President Joe Biden's announcement that the U.S. will ban all Russian oil imports, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris' trip to Poland to assure the country of continued U.S. and NATO support, world reaction to the growing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, and lots more.

Moderator Kim Lewis talks with VOA White House correspondent Anita Powell and VOA executive producer, Steve Redisch about Russia's invasion of Ukraine topping President Joe Biden's first State of the Union address and his rallying bipartisan support, his announcement to go after Russian oligarchs and close U.S. airspace to Russian planes, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's plea for international assistance as Russian troops stepped up their offensive by bombarding residential areas, and the expected confirmation of Biden's Supreme Court nominee, Ketanji Brown Jackson despite some Republican opposition.

Moderator Kim Lewis talks with VOA senior diplomatic correspondent Cindy Saine and columnist for Newsday, Dan Raviv, on world reaction and the ramifications of Russia's military invasion of Ukraine and the Supreme Court's decision that ends former President Donald Trump's legal efforts to block lawmakers from obtaining requested documents that could highlight key circumstances surrounding the January 6, 2021 riots.

Kim Lewis talks with VOA's Cindy Saine and Steve Redisch about escalating tensions on the Russian-Ukrainian border, President Joe Biden's continued efforts to promote his bipartisan infrastructure law and other Issues in the News

Kim Lewis talks with VOA's Anita Powell and Nancy Marshall-Genzer, of Marketplace, about the ongoing diplomatic efforts of the U.S. and its allies to de-escalate tensions regarding Russian troops along the Ukrainian border and other Issues in the News.

Moderator Kim Lewis talks with VOA diplomatic correspondent Cindy Saine and executive producer, Steve Redisch about the latest diplomatic talks and action taken by the U.S. and its allies to reduce tensions caused by Russia's troop build-up along the Ukrainian border, and much more.

Moderator Kim Lewis talks with VOA congressional correspondent Katherine Gypson and VOA White House bureau chief, Patsy Widakuswara, about President Joe Biden's latest warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin should he invade Ukraine, the path forward for Democrats as they re-work their social spending and climate package, the Biden administration's withdrawal of its vaccine and testing mandate for businesses, and liberal Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer's intention to retire paving the way for President Biden to make good on his promise to nominate the first Black female Supreme Court justice. Listen to Issues in the News on the Voice of America.

Moderator Kim Lewis talks with VOA senior diplomatic correspondent Cindy Saine and VOA executive producer Steve Redisch about highlights of President Joe Biden's first press conference of 2022 such as his pledge to promote his Build Back Better agenda on the campaign trail, determination to pass some form of federal voting rights legislation despite a recent setback in the Senate, and his commitment to rally support for Ukraine in the face of a potential Russian invasion, among other stories.

Moderator Kim Lewis talks with VOA congressional correspondent Katherine Gypson and VOA White House correspondent Anita Powell, about the ramifications of President Joe Biden's call to end the filibuster rule to allow for passage of federal voting rights legislation, the effects of continued rising prices and supply chain bottlenecks on the Biden administration, efforts of the U.S. and NATO allies to reduce tensions along Russia's border with Ukraine, and an examination of the Biden administration's efforts to combat the evolving COVID-19 pandemic.

Moderator Kim Lewis talks with VOA executive producer Steve Redisch and Christian Science Monitor Washington bureau chief, Linda Feldmann, about the divisions in the U.S. as the country marks the one-year anniversary of the deadly January 6 attack on the Capitol, the Democrats' renewed focus on voting rights legislation and the prospects of changing the Senate's filibuster rule, President Joe Biden's strategy to fight the surge in COVID-19 cases, and the administration's reassurance to Ukraine that it will respond decisively if Russia moves to invade the country. Listen to Issues in the News.

On this special edition of Issues in the News, moderator Kim Lewis is joined by VOA executive producer Steve Redisch and VOA White House correspondent Anita Powell as they look back on President Joe Biden's first year as president. They reflect on the ramifications of the January 6 attack on the Capitol and the creation of the House Select Committee to investigate it, successes and setbacks of Biden's domestic agenda, the U.S. exit from Afghanistan, strategies to combat COVID-19, and other top issues of 2021. Listen to Issues in the News on the Voice of America.

Moderator Kim Lewis talks with VOA executive producer Steve Redisch and VOA senior national affairs correspondent Chris Simkins about President Joe Biden's updated strategy to fight the expected rise in COVID-19 cases with the emergence of the omicron variant, the President's determination to unite the Democratic party to get his domestic agenda passed, the administration's short and long-term strategies to combat inflation and much more. Don't miss Issues in the News on the Voice of America.

Moderator Kim Lewis talks with VOA congressional correspondent Katherine Gypson and senior reporter for Marketplace, Nancy Marshall-Genzer about the top stories of the week, including the importance of President Joe Biden signing legislation to raise the country's debt limit, divisions in the Democratic party over Biden's Build Back Better bill, the impact of inflation on consumers and its effect on Biden's presidency, the significance of U.S. lawmakers voting to hold former White House Chief of staff Mark Meadows in contempt of Congress, and much more. Don't miss Issues in the News on the Voice of America.

Moderator Kim Lewis deliberates with VOA senior diplomatic correspondent Cindy Saine and VOA executive producer Steve Redisch on President Joe Biden's warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin if Russia should decide to invade Ukraine, GOP Senators help to advance a debt limit deal to prevent an unprecedented federal default by the U.S. while Democrat leaders push to pass Biden's social spending agenda before Christmas, the Biden administration's attempt to re-energize global commitment to democracy during a time of rising authoritarianism, and much more. Don't miss Issues in the News on the Voice of America.

Moderator Kim Lewis talks with VOA senior White House correspondent Patsy Widakuswara and Newsday columnist Dan Raviv, about the Biden administration's strategy on handling the newly detected omicron variant of the coronavirus, challenges facing House Democrats in getting major legislation passed by the end of the year, the U.S. Supreme Court poised to accept a Mississippi law that could overrule the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision on abortion, and U.S. concern over Russian troop movements near the Ukrainian border. Listen to Issues in the News on the Voice of America.

Moderator Kim Lewis talks with VOA senior diplomatic correspondent Cindy Saine and VOA executive producer Steve Redisch, about Americans' concern over inflation as the holiday season arrives, the Biden administration's call for the release of 50-million barrels of reserved oil to help control rising fuel prices, the House Select Committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol issues more subpoenas as it deepens its probe of rallies that preceded the attack, and so much more. Join us for Issues in the News on the Voice of America.

Moderator Kim Lewis talks with VOA Senior Diplomatic Correspondent Cindy Saine and Senior Reporter for Marketplace Nancy Marshall-Genzer about the take-aways from President Joe Biden's virtual meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, his signing of a bipartisan $1-trillion infrastructure bill and what it means for Americans, the push by House Democrats to vote on a $1.75 trillion social spending package, the effects of inflation on Americans and on Biden's presidency, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's Africa trip to advance US-Africa partnerships, and more. Listen to Issues in the News on the Voice of America.

Moderator Kim Lewis talks with VOA senior diplomatic correspondent Cindy Saine and VOA executive producer Steve Redisch, about President Joe Biden's public campaign to promote his bipartisan infrastructure bill, the significance of Vice-President Kamala Harris' meeting with world leaders in Paris, the House Select Committee's escalating investigation into the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol and more. Join us for Issues in the News on the Voice of America.

Moderator Kim Lewis talks with Newsday columnist, Dan Raviv, and VOA senior national affairs correspondent, Chris Simkins, about President Joe Biden's announcement of a new climate infrastructure initiative at the UN Climate Conference as his Democratic party pushes to solidify his sweeping domestic agenda, the surprising results of some U.S. elections, and what some parents are saying about the approved COVID-19 vaccine for children. Join us for Issues in the News on the Voice of America.

Moderator Kim Lewis talks with VOA congressional correspondent Katherine Gypson and VOA executive producer Steve Redisch about the Democratic party's struggle to unite on President Joe Biden's human infrastructure spending package, the political ramifications of the upcoming Governor's election in Virginia, President Biden's pledge to stand with southeast Asian nations and so much more. Join us for Issues in the News on the Voice of America.

Moderator Kim Lewis talks with VOA senior diplomatic correspondent Cindy Saine and White House correspondent Anita Powell about the challenges facing President Joe Biden in getting the Democratic party to reach a compromise on his spending package, the significance of holding former advisor to President Donald Trump, Steve Bannon in criminal contempt by the House select committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, the purpose of U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's meeting with two of South America's strongest democracies and so much more. Join us for Issues in the News on the Voice of America.

Moderator Kim Lewis talks with VOA senior diplomatic correspondent Cindy Saine and senior reporter for Marketplace Nancy Marshall-Genzer about the daunting challenges ahead for House Speak Nancy Pelosi in trying to satisfy both moderates and progressives of the Democratic party while trimming the cost of the $3.5 trillion social benefits package, why political eyes are intently watching the close governor's race in Virginia, how the G-20 major economies are tackling the crises in Afghanistan and Ethiopia, and so much more. Join us for Issues in the News on the Voice of America.

Issues in the News moderator Kim Lewis talks with VOA Congressional correspondent Katherine Gypson and VOA executive producer Steve Redisch about the last-minute compromise by lawmakers to temporarily raise the debt ceiling until early December, continued negotiations among congressional Democrats to reach consensus over the scope and cost of supplemental infrastructure bill, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's effort to repair damaged relations with France stemming from the AUKUS deal and much more. Join us for Issues in the News on the Voice of America.

Issues in the News moderator Kim Lewis talks with VOA senior diplomatic correspondent Cindy Saine and VOA White House correspondent Anita Powell about the brinksmanship involved in passing two infrastructure bills, which are key to US President Joe Biden's domestic agenda. They also discuss fallout from congressional hearings on the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan, a historic meeting between President Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India and the ramifications of North Korea's third recent missile launch. Listen to Issues in the News on the Voice of America.

Issues in the News moderator Kim Lewis talks with Nancy Marshall-Genzer, senior reporter for Marketplace and Steve Redisch, VOA executive producer, about President Joe Biden's first address to the UNGA as a head of state and at a time of unprecedented global crises, Democrats on Capitol Hill continue to work to get a bipartisan infrastructure deal passed before their self-imposed September 27 deadline, the plight of thousands of Haitians at the US/Mexico border and the Taliban's rejection of American concerns over a presence of terrorists in Afghanistan. Listen to Issues in the News on the Voice of America.

Issues in the News moderator Kim Lewis talks with VOA congressional correspondent Katherine Gypson and correspondent for Marketplace, Kimberly Adams about U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's handling of tough questions by lawmakers on Capitol Hill over the Biden administration's handling of the evacuation from Afghanistan, divisions between progressive and moderate Democrats over the $3.5 trillion reconciliation package, the message sent by voters in the U.S. state of California who rejected an effort to remove Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom from office, a new defense alliance that intends to send China a message, and the significance of a planned Justice for J6 rally in Washington, D.C. Listen to Issues in the News on the Voice of America.

Issues in the News moderator Kim Lewis talks with VOA senior diplomatic correspondent Cindy Saine and VOA executive producer Steve Redisch about international reaction to the Taliban's announcement of an all-male interim government for Afghanistan, challenges in September for Democrats to finalize a massive $3.5 trillion spending package before key deadlines set by leadership in both the House and Senate, President Biden outlines strategies to curb the COVID-19 delta variant with new mandates included, and America commemorates the 20th anniversary of the September 11, terrorists' attacks and reflects on what lessons have been learned. Listen to Issues in the News on the Voice of America.

Issues in the News moderator Kim Lewis talks with VOA senior diplomatic correspondent Cindy Saine and VOA executive producer Steve Redisch about international reaction to the Taliban's announcement of an all-male interim government for Afghanistan, challenges in September for Democrats to finalize a massive $3.5 trillion spending package before key deadlines set by leadership in both the House and Senate, President Biden outlines strategies to curb the COVID-19 delta variant with new mandates included, and America commemorates the 20th anniversary of the September 11, terrorists' attacks and reflects on what lessons have been learned.

Issues in the News moderator Kim Lewis talks with VOA senior diplomatic correspondent Cindy Saine and columnist for Newsday, Dan Raviv, about the political ramifications of the U.S. led withdrawal of foreign forces from Afghanistan; the passage of a Texas state law that critics argue violates the constitutional right to an abortion; the fallout from hurricane Ida, the fifth-strongest hurricane ever to make landfall in the continental U.S.; and an international update on the Covid pandemic. Listen to Issues in the News on the Voice of America.

Issues in the News moderator Kim Lewis talks with VOA senior diplomatic correspondent Cindy Saine and columnist for Newsday, Dan Raviv about the ramifications for the Biden administration from the U.S. led withdrawal of foreign forces from Afghanistan; Texas state legislature passes a law that critics argue violates the constitutional right to an abortion; The fifth-strongest hurricane to ever make landfall in the continental U.S. Ida, tore through the U.S. state of Louisiana with its remnants leaving a path of destruction in the Northeast; the European Union's updated guidance removes the U.S. from its safe travel list due to the surge of the highly contagious delta variant of COVID-19 across the country.

Moderator Kim Lewis speaks with Senior Marketplace reporter Nancy Marshall-Genzer and VOA executive editor Steve Redisch about the ongoing precarious evacuation of Americans from Afghanistan; Vice President Kamala Harris' trip to Southeast Asia; FDA approval of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine; Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi's victory in defusing an internal rift between moderate and progressive Democrats over two complementary infrastructure proposals.

Issues in the News moderator Kim Lewis talks with senior reporter for Marketplace, Nancy Marshall-Genzer and VOA executive editor Steve Redish about the status of the evacuation of Americans and Afghan allies in Afghanistan as the U.S. pushes to meet its completion deadline of August 31; Vice-President Kamala Harris visited Singapore and Vietnam as part of a broader U.S. strategy to renew alliances that Washington hopes will help challenge China's growing security and economic influence in the region;  House Democrats rallied behind a new strategy to advance President Biden's $3.5 trillion dollar benefits package; the highly anticipated approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has sparked nationwide vaccine mandates and prompted more people to get vaccinated.

Issues in the News moderator Kim Lewis talks with VOA White House correspondent Patsy Widakuswara and political and foreign affairs correspondent Shayna Estulin about the ramifications of the U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, questions on how Americans and Afghan allies and their families will be evacuated from the country and the future of women's rights under a Taliban rule; compounding problems of natural disasters and political instability in Haiti and the science behind the Biden administration's recommendations for a COVID-19 booster shot.

Issues in the News moderator Kim Lewis talks with VOA White House correspondent Patsy Widakuswara and political and foreign affairs correspondent Shayna Estulin about the ramifications of the U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, questions on how Americans and Afghan allies and their families will be evacuated from the country and the future of women's rights under a Taliban rule; compounding problems of natural disasters and political instability in Haiti and the science behind the Biden administration's recommendations for a COVID-19 booster shot.

Issues in the News moderator Kim Lewis talks with VOA senior diplomatic correspondent Cindy Saine and VOA senior national affairs correspondent Chris Simkins about reaction to the US Senate narrowly passing a $3.5 trillion budget resolution as well as a rare bipartisan vote of approval for a $1 trillion infrastructure plan, the fallout and resignation of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo after an investigative report found he sexually harassed 11 women, the ongoing violence and human rights abuses in Afghanistan, the return to mask wearing and restrictions due to the COVID-19 delta variant and a new U.N. report on climate change calls for immediate and rapid action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Issues in the News moderator Kim Lewis talks with VOA senior diplomatic correspondent Cindy Saine and VOA senior national affairs correspondent Chris Simkins about reaction to the US Senate narrowly passing a $3.5 trillion budget resolution as well as a rare bipartisan vote of approval for a $1 trillion infrastructure plan, the fallout and resignation of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo after an investigative report found he sexually harassed 11 women, the ongoing violence and human rights abuses in Afghanistan, the return to mask wearing and restrictions due to the COVID-19 delta variant and a new U.N. report on climate change calls for immediate and rapid action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 

Issues in the News moderator Kim Lewis talks with VOA White House bureau chief, Steve Herman and columnist for Newsday, Dan Raviv about the status of COVID-19 vaccinations for eligible adults in the United States, new mask recommendations from the CDC and the latest efforts by the Biden administration to get vaccines to more countries; why both Democrat and Republican politicians find aspects of the bipartisan $1 trillion infrastructure proposal frustrating; increasing pressure on New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to resign after an investigation by the state's attorney general concluded he had sexually harassed almost a dozen women; and why people inside and outside of Afghanistan worry about the country's future.