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With the 2024 presidential election just five months away, the United States seems to be losing its sense of national solidarity between parties. Can we work through the ongoing political polarization between Democrats and Republicans and return to the shared commitment to freedom and justice?

The Ukraine-Russia war continues to grind away—on the battlefield, in public opinion and about the global economy.But there are recent developments with weapon deliveries and international sanctions that could signal that Putin is on his back heels. Could the war be nearing the beginning of the end and what would a Ukrainian victory look like?

As President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump prepare to take the stage for Thursday’s presidential debate, will they address an important question: How will they tackle Alzheimer’s, the most pressing public health crisis of our time?

There’s a long-held belief that after the death of Buddy Holly rock & roll lost its way until the arrival of the Beatles. Early '60s rock was still growing in popularity, but the airwaves were ruled by teen idols, girl groups and novelty songs. However, that’s not the full story. This could be seen as a time of innocence and tremendous creativity which shattered with the assassination of President Kennedy.

Throughout American history, presidential campaigns have used music as a powerful tool to connect with voters. These songs offer a glimpse into the political climate of yore, that wasn’t so different than today. In the early days some campaigns looked to stoke patriotic fervor, while others crafted derisive songs mocking opposing candidates. We listen to the historic songs of historic presidential campaigns.

The sport of fastpitch softball has brought Mexican American communities from across the U.S. together since the 1930s. Author Ben Chappell and Ruben Rios Jr., a local member of the San Antonio Glowworm Athletic Club, speak about the game's impact and legacy.

A young girl must come to terms with her role in a tragic loss—and work to reshape the narrative of her own life in the aftermath. A review of Poor Deer by Claire Oshetsky.

Today on Texas Matters: The illusion of exceptions in the Texas Abortion law. Can the Texas Medical Board clear up the confusion? South Texas Congressman Henry Cuellar says he’s being targeted with his indictments. And a Central American teen tells the story of his journey coming to the U.S.

The legal concept of fetal personhood dates back to before Roe v. Wade, but since the fall of Roe the legal argument that fetuses, embryos and even frozen fertilized human eggs have the same rights as a person is growing— and at the cost of the rights of women.

They are serial killers riding in plain sights. They are a solitary breed of predators who avoid the law by being constantly on the move all across America. The FBI says there is a gruesome pattern of unsolved murders along America’s roadways, and the perpetrators are long-haul truckers. The problem is so big the FBI opened up a special unit—the Highway Serial Killings Initiative.