As early voters begin to cast primary ballots, Black Voters Matter activists draw attention to what they call a crisis of voter suppression. And: A snapshot of political sentiment as voters prepared to pick nominees for statewide offices. The results of a new UT-Texas Politics Project poll. Also: Student journalists report firsthand on the effects of the pandemic on Young Americans. Plus: A homecoming of sorts for one of Texas' best-known rock and roll exports. Our conversation with Spoon frontman Britt Daniel on his band's new release. Those stories and so much more today
A local high school student had the opportunity to be part of a PBS NewsHour online special called "Our New Normal: How Teens Are Redefining School Life." Kate Nakamura, an aspiring journalist and junior at KauaŹ»i High School, spoke to The Conversation about what the new normal looks like for local high school students.