Joe Biden takes the helm as the 46th president of the United States during an unprecedented crisis. The coronavirus pandemic has killed more than 400,000 Americans, nearly 16 million remain unemployed, and the peaceful transfer of power was disrupted by a violent mob unleashed by the former president. Unity was the centerpiece of President Biden’s inaugural address, but he also acknowledged that unity cannot be achieved without addressing the division and anger that defined the last four years. Nick Fandos, congressional correspondent for The New York Times, Toluse Olorunnipa, national political reporter at The Washington Post, and Clare Malone, a freelance writer, reflect on the last four years and discuss President Biden’s path forward.
The precarious nature of the economy is among the challenges President Biden has inherited. Record unemployment continues as major sectors of the economy remain shut down as a result of the pandemic. Having introduced a $1.9 trillion stimulus package ahead of inauguration, President Biden is hoping to bring Republicans on board to demonstrate his commitment to bipartisanship. But it’s unlikely that Republicans will support his plan as it currently reads even though distributing aid to suffering businesses and families is a time-sensitive matter. Heather Long from The Washington Post and Derek Thompson from The Atlantic describe the economy as it stands today and what approach President Biden should take in implementing another stimulus package.
Plus, Kamala Harris made history this week as she became the first woman and woman of color to be sworn in as vice president. Stephanie Schriock, president of EMILY’s List and author of "Run to Win: Lessons in Leadership for Women Changing the World," has spent her professional life working to elect pro-choice Democratic women to public office. She spoke with Amy Walter about how drastically things have changed for women in politics throughout her career and the magnitude of Vice President Harris’ ascent to the White House.
The Politics of "Defund the Police"
The Tipping Point for the End of Systemic Racism in Policing
The Future of the Democratic Party
How Social Psychology Influences Political Behavior
How California is Preparing for the General Election During the Pandemic
A Look at Phase One of North Carolina's Plan to Reopen
The Return of Big Government
Social Distancing on the Campaign Trail
How Coronavirus Will Hurt those Attempting to Enter the Workforce
React or Prepare? How to Handle a Crisis
A Primary Election During a Pandemic
How COVID-19 has Changed Small Business
Politics with Amy Walter: Governing, the Economy, and Coronavirus
The Politics of Coronavirus
Super Tuesday and Beyond
EXTRA: Biden Wins South Carolina
The Final Early State
Nevada Goes for Bernie
Extra: Nevada Goes for Bernie
The Nevada Caucus and Beyond
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