Imeather Cox Richardson is festive history im thrilled to be at the National Book festival this year course im not in washington im here on the coast of maine, sitting in front of all the books i used to write the books i write. And in the space where i produce things. So i am thrilled to be here, talking about my new book how the south won the civil war. Democracy and the continuing fight for the soul of america. These are names i did not come up with but somewhat listen to it i was trained to write about it said this is the only possible title you can have. The reasonhe said that was because the book is really started really as an attempt to understand why Todays Republican Party is so clearly tied to the image of the american confederacy. How d the Confederate States of america, which lost in the civil war, become such a powerful symbol for todays e at todays Major Political parts. Its kind of funny question if you think aboutt. The more i got into think about wt that was the case w
Claus story, but i read it with such urgency. Essential workers. Yes, exactly. Santa, top of the list this year. But before santa is halloween. Weve got a story on halloween coming up, because you guys know i love it. And skunks, because we all love that scent. Dont forget one more thing, the election too. You keep reminding me of that election. Lets go ahead and jump right in. We begin with the white house juggling yet another coronavirus outbreak, this time linked to the Vice President s office. But the Vice President is continuing to hold rallies as both campaigns make a final push for the most crucial battleground states. Theres word that First Lady Melania Trump will hit the campaign trail this week. Americans are voting early in record numbers with nearly 60 million ballots already cast. Mr. Vice president , why are you still traveling . Despite a small slip while coming off air force two and a covid outbreak in his inner circle this weekend, Vice President mike pence shows no si
In line. All about antibodies. Astrazeneca strikes a deal with the u. S. Government and do downplays President Trumps treatment saying large studies are ongoing. A lot of earnings in the week ahead Bank Earnings first. Apples big phone launch and amazon prime day and the retail impact from that and what it is actually going to mean for the stocks that you own. Carl jim, this morning i heard you talking with andrew a moment ago. Growing sense is we keep an eye on stimulus talks that maybe the market really has focused on the front burner more talk about antibodies and were going to hear what len told cbs in a few minutes. If you didnt know, carl, and you read the research this morning its almost like they got in a room and they said you recommend facebook and you talk about amazon and its your job to talk about alphabet its a concerted effort not a National Conspiracy but a concerted effort to take up every one of those whether it be amazon prime and the big 5g day for apple. But you ta
The Supreme Court for 27 years she was a leader in fight against sex discrimination and a pioneer in the battle for womens rights and gender equality this countas lost a true hero, a relentless fighter and role model to women everywhere the loss makes it even more important than everyone vote so register and make sure your vote is counted. Thank you, rbg, rest in peace. We promise to continue the fight that you started from Rockefeller Center in the heart of new york city, its the tonight show starring jimmy fallon joining jimmy and his guests, Julianne Moore, Chace Crawford, polo g and now, heres your host, Jimmy Fallon Jimmy thank you very much. Hello. Thank you very much. Welcome to the tonight show. My name is jimmy fallon. And thats the roots right over there. [ applause ] well, guys, as i mentioned earlier, Ruth Bader Ginsburgs passing dominated the news this weekend. Even President Trump seemed genuinely saddened when he heard about it until he addressed the opening Supreme Cour
Pandemmys, and the shows that swept the comedy category and adding in a few friends, too a busy week ahead. Early today starts right now good morning im philip mena. And im frances rivera. A giant of the Supreme Court now casts a long shadow over the 2020 election. The late Justice Ruth Bader ginsburg was truey an icon, an inspiration to a generation. Her impact felt in the growing memorials outside the Supreme Court and across the country her death on friday has already torn open a fierce new political schism President Trump and Top Republicans are vowing to quickly fill the vacancy, while joe biden says a senate vote before the election could create a constitutional crisis. Former president obama echoed his running mate, calling on republican senators to honor the same standard they set with Merrick Garland 4 1 2 years ago. The stakes dont get any higher than this, tracy reporter no, frances, they dont, because if President Trump nominates a conservative to the court, it could tip th