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"Dolly Parton was a force to be reckoned with"

Aug 26, 2026 · 42m

Summary

Host Alicia Menendez opens with a tribute to Dolly Parton, joined by filmmaker Ken Burns to discuss her legacy. The episode then examines the Supreme Court’s ruling on Trump’s mail-in ballot executive order, featuring voting rights attorney Mark Elias and analyst Basil Smicel. Finally, reporters cover college voter suppression efforts and House Democrats’ investigation into Jared Kushner’s controversial Albania resort project.

Topics discussed

Sponsors: Uber Eats and Wise Dolly Parton dies at 80; family statement Ken Burns on Dolly Parton's legacy and music Supreme Court ruling on mail-in voting rules Legal challenge to Trump's postal service order Voter suppression efforts targeting college students House Democrats investigate Jared Kushner's Albania resort Focus groups on voter sentiment and Trump Sponsor: SimplySafe
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