As the presidential candidates continue their contentious path to the White House, it’s easy to overlook what’s happening at the local level. For this episode of BackStory, the Guys take a break from the race for the White House and examine local power brokers; from big city political bosses and small town sheriffs to some of the social reformers who’ve shaped their communities from the ground up.
A new study finds public servants can't afford to live in the communities they serve. The Wall Street Journal's Laura Kusisto on a Trulia.com study that finds most major metro areas are out of reach for people such as teachers and police officers.
5 Min
Apr 13, 2017
Stephen Schiff, Keri Russell, Matthew Rhys, Joe Weisberg, Joel Fields, Daniel Fischer, June Thomas.
0 Min
May 10, 2017
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump traded barbs over character, effectiveness, and even the election outcome. The Wall Street Journal's Aaron Zitner joins us from Washington with takeaways from the final presidential debate.
10 Min
Oct 20, 2016