When you take an oath of office, everything in jurisdiction – the good, the bad and the ugly – becomes your responsibility.
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The second term
A presidential historian shares his thoughts on Donald Trump’s second term as U.S. president.
Sharp Notes Monday: ‘One More Saturday Night’
The history of music on Saturday Night Live reflects the story of America over the past 50 years.
Sharp Notes Monday: ‘Hello, Goodbye’
Two words — hello and goodbye — describe today’s inauguration.
Sharp Notes Monday: ‘Can’t Find My Way Home’
A somber soundtrack to the horrific wildfires in California.
America’s Decent Man
Presidential scholar Michael Riccards reflects on the life and legacy of Jimmy Carter.
Sharp Notes Monday: ‘Black Day in July’
As Congress certifies the electoral college votes from the 2024 presidential election, our choice for ‘Sharp Notes Monday’ is a song about a dark day in America.
Sharp Notes Monday: ‘Only in America’
The lyrics of ‘Only in America’ tell listeners that it’s possible to rise from rags to riches in our nation:
Sharp Notes Monday: ‘A Child Is Coming’
If ‘Die Hard’ can be a Christmas movie, then Jefferson Starship’s ‘A Child Is Coming’ can be a Christmas song.
Politics and Policy: Dr. Phillip Payne
With Election Day 2024 behind us, we reached out to policy experts to get their thoughts on why Americans voted the way they did and what lies ahead for the country.
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