The Latino vote could be pivotal in deciding who will be the next U.S. president. A new documentary is going inside the effort to reach Latino voters via some retro technology: the radio. Journalist Soledad O’Brien, producer of “In Real Life: War on La Radio,” joins “America Decides” to discuss. Source
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Josh Shapiro distances himself from Biden “garbage” remark
In response to President Biden appearing to call former President Donald Trump’s supporters “garbage” on Tuesday night, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said, “it’s certainly not words that I would use.” Jasmine Wright, politics reporter for NOTUS, and Shelby Talcott, politics reporter for Semafor, join “America Decides” with analysis. Source
Judge extends Bucks County mail-in voting deadline after Trump lawsuit
Voters in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, now have until Friday to apply for or receive a mail-in ballot after the Trump campaign filed a lawsuit alleging some who sought a ballot were turned away. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand has the details. Then, Democratic Rep. Brandon Boyle of Pennsylvania joins with his reaction. Source
Presidential campaigns turn their focus to “garbage” in final days of race
In the final week of the presidential race, the campaigns descended into something of a dumpster fire over “garbage” comments. Former President Donald Trump and his allies expressed outrage over President Biden appearing to call Trump supporters “garbage,” and backlash continued against the comedian who called Puerto Rico an “island of garbage” at Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally. CBS News’ Nancy Cordes and Libby Cathey have the latest. Source
The best and worst U.S. states for finding a good job in 2024
Ample job opportunities, low unemployment and reasonable commute times make this the top U.S. state for job seekers, analysis finds. Source
Puerto Rican artist Nicky Jam takes back his Trump endorsement
Reggaeton artist Nicky Jam on Wednesday revoked his endorsement of Donald Trump, after Tony Hinchcliffe’s rally joke calling Puerto Rico “garbage.” Source
Candidates for Congress seize on comments stemming from Trump rally “garbage” joke
Since comedian Tony Hinchcliffe told a racist joke about Puerto Ricans at a rally for Donald Trump Sunday, congressional candidates have been trying to use the comment to their advantage. Source
The Climate Election: Natural disaster recovery, explained
Hurricane Helene is one of the deadliest hurricanes to make landfall in the mainland U.S. For many places across Florida, Tennessee and the Carolinas, recovery could take months or even years — and the next president will play a vital role in what that process looks like when they take office in three months. Here’s what to know about Project 2025, former President Donald Trump’s and Vice President Kamala Harris’ stances on extreme weather, disaster recovery, and the root of the increasing frequency and power of storms — climate change. Source
Behind efforts to appeal to 2024 women voters
Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign is positioning surrogates like former first lady Michelle Obama to appeal to women voters before Election Day with reminders about vote secrecy and difficult partner dynamics. Dr. Jessica Borelli, a psychological science professor at the University of California, lrvine, joins CBS News with more on the efforts. Source
Wildfires rage in Oklahoma, severe weather expected in central U.S.
Wildfires are blazing in Oklahoma as warnings of severe weather spread in Kansas and other parts of the central U.S. CBS News’ Rob Marciano has the latest on strong winds that could create severe conditions. Source