I enjoyed chatting on WHAS Radio with ABC News reporter Steve Roberts, the widower of NPR and ABC News icon Cokie Roberts. She was a trailblazer in broadcasting, raised in the powerful political family of Lindy & Hale Boggs. Her political insights grew from being deeply entrenched in Washington life from her preteen years forward. She died two years ago and Steve has written a book to honor her incredible legacy. Steve says writing and talking about his wife keeps her spirit alive for future generations to enjoy. We discussed Cokie's influencer status for women in media, her personal life, and Steve's affinity for his mother-in-law. AUDIO We never got around to discussing Cokie's tombstone, but as you see below, it opens up a
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The Jussie Smollett interview with Robin Roberts, a 100% pack of lies that sets back America in untold ways
"I still want to believe with everything that has happened, that there is something called justice. Cuz if I stop believing that, then what's it all for?" Jussie Smollett to ABC News on February 14, prior to Smollett being charged with faking a hate crime against himself. Here is ABC's Good Morning America on February 21st, the morning that Smollett turned himself in to Chicago police. Note that no cameras were there to record Smollett entering the police building when often times media outlets are tipped off in advance to get the video of a "perp walk." "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett is in police custody and has been charged with felony disorderly conduct for filing a false report, according to
Is the Pope’s wisdom trickling down in American politics?
Conservatives and Liberals debate who creates more obstacles for America's impoverished people. (via ABCnews.com)