InSight by GovSight
InSight by GovSight
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Listen to InSight by GovSight for the latest news on U.S. government and politics.
The War on Terror
InSight by GovSight. In this episode, we talk in depth about the origins of the War on Terror, an update on the situation in Afghanistan, and what the fight against Terrorism looks like today.
Sep 11, 2021
19 min
Abortion and the Supreme Court
InSight by GovSight. In this episode, we talk about two Supreme Court cases that shaped abortion law in this country: Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey. And we look at the current Court's decision to rule on whether or not a Mississippi law that prohibits most abortions after 15 weeks is constitutional in its upcoming session.
Jun 21, 2021
23 min
2020 Census: Congressional and population shifts
InSight by GovSight. In this episode, we break down upcoming changes in United States House of Representatives districts and elections as a result of the recent census counts. And we dig into where and why people are moving around the country.
Jun 7, 2021
6 min
Biden's first 100 days: climate change, LGBTQ+ legislation, immigration, police brutality and COVID-19
InSight by GovSight. This week, we take a look at President Biden's first 100 days in office and the administration's progress on key issues regarding climate change, LGBTQ+ legislation, immigration, police brutality, gun reform and the COVID-19 response effort. 
May 11, 2021
27 min
Unions, Senator Joe Manchin and former Vice President Walter Mondale
InSight by GovSight. In this episode, we discuss the right to unionize and how unions might be affected by President Joe Biden's infrastructure proposal. Also, we break down why Democratic Senator Joe Manchin's vote is a linchpin and the legacy of former Vice President Walter Mondale, who passed away in April.
May 1, 2021
17 min
Biden's infrastructure plan, recreational marijuana legalization in New York and U.S. states reopening
InSight by GovSight. This week, we break down President Joe Biden's $2 trillion infrastructure bill, New York State's decision to legalize recreational marijuana and the hurdles states face while balancing vaccinations, variants and reopening.
Apr 17, 2021
18 min
West Virginia's population plan, migrant surge at the U.S.-Mexico border and Deb Haaland's historic cabinet confirmation
InSight by GovSight. This week, we look at West Virginia's effort to increase its population and the uptick in unaccompanied minors and migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border. And InSight Host Andy Pierce speaks with the founder of Indigenizing the News, Meghanlata Gupta, about Deb Haaland becoming the first Native American woman to be Secretary of the Interior.
Mar 30, 2021
15 min
COVID-19 and voting law changes across the U.S.
InSight by GovSight. This week, we delve into coronavirus case counts, federal vaccination updates and voting restrictions announced in some state legislatures.
Mar 16, 2021
8 min
Virginia's Consumer Data Protection Act and Texas' COVID-19 restriction rollback
InSight by GovSight. This week, we take a closer look at Virginia Governor Ralph Northam's signing of the Consumer Data Protection Act and break down Texas Governor Greg Abbott's decision to lift the state's COVID-19 restrictions and mask mandate. 
Mar 10, 2021
8 min
The conclusion of former President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial and the history of presidential impeachments
InSight by GovSight. This week, we break down the historic second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump that led to an acquittal from the Senate and take a look at past presidential impeachments and their ramifications to the highest office. 
Feb 21, 2021
7 min
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