And his new book is an exceptionally clear and broad overview of the state of American Economic life. The actual conditions we face, that trends over recent decades, how those related to some of the dark stories that we hear in our politics about the conditions americans have experienced and also what our prospects are. I think its fair to say he finds think so much better than the mood of our politics and the critics of the market economy would sometime suggest but that we do face risks and that maybe that mood and those critics are among the most important of those risks. Its a controversial thesis. I do say as a im resistant to being told everything is fine. But it is a very powerfully argued thesis and as you will see and hear tonight, a very thoroughly supported thesis in the book. Richard reeves, one of the spar social analysts and policy thinkers in washington, richard is a whitehead chair and senior fellow atn economic status of te brookings institution. Hes director of the bro
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And im reena ninan. We begin this morning doing what we know many others are doing in newsrooms around the country, thinking about those two young journalists killed on the air in virginia. Alison parker and adam ward were known at their station as the a team, both of them just a few years into their careers. Vicki gardner, who was shot while being interviewed, is hospitalized in stable condition. And last night, candlelight vigils were held to honor and remember the victims. Abcs Kenneth Moton has more from moneta, virginia. Kenneth, good morning. Reporter good morning, reena and phillip. You can see behind me Virginia State police are still watching over this scene because today the intense investigation will continue. Meanwhile, this community is honoring the fallen journalists who had Bright Futures ahead. Late into the night, investigators searched for clues and answers at the home of the man accused of gunning down two roanoke, virginia, journalists on live television. It did not
The islands on alert right now and new path that has it heading to florida. Dramatic testimony as that former prep School Student charged with rape takes the stand. Denying the charges against him, confronted with deleted Facebook Messages that prosecutors say should put him behind bars. An abc news exclusive. A little boy hit by a plane crashing on a beach tells his story for the first time. The amazing survival story from the kid his friends call the miracle dude only on gma. We do say good morning, and we want to get right to that tragedy that unfolded on live television. Two young journalists gunned down. We have a live look right now at the memorial where people are paying respects to Alison Parker and adam ward, of course, they were gunned down by a former colleague, an angry former colleague. That community and their families are in a state of shock and their station held a moment of silence in their memory this morning . Theyre back on the air this morning, the morning team whi
Not to make a statement. Reporter this case may be over but for some their fight to change the nations gun laws is just beginning. We dont have to go through this ever again. Enough is enough. Reporter for a brief moment though, they are celebrating together. Get the defendant out of my courtroom please. Thank you. Reporter the District Attorney believes this may be the longest prison sentence in colorado history. And holmes against team says he will not appeal his conviction. Reena and phillip . Thank you. Former plo Football Player ray mcdonald is now facing rape charges. Mcdonald, former member of the San Francisco 49ers was indicted by a grand jury in california yesterday in connection with an incident involving a drurveg woman the an his home last december. If convicted, mcdonald could pace face up to eight years in prison. Current 49ers linebacker ahmad brooks has also been charged with a misdemeanor stemming from the same incident. Closing arguments began this morning in the rap