And david daley, author of why your vote doesnt count and the upcoming book unrigged, how americans battle back of democracy. Im a citizen of cherokee nation, a journalist and host of the podcast this land and im really, really excited to dig into this conversation in the next hour. I think its more important now than ever. I think in this moment of a Global Pandemic we are seeing the systemic failures of our government right now. You know, sort of all of the cracks that were existing are more apparent than ever and i think a lot of us have our eyes on this upcoming election, if that election is going to be a solution or make the problem worse. So, steve, i ill direct the first question to you. A lot of democrats have seen a singular focus on beating donald trump in november. Theres a lot of debate whether or not those efforts should be voted on or should be focused on converting trump voters, working class white voters over to the democratic side or increasing turnout or people of col
Latin america struggles to be coronavirus well take you to one country that says its contained its out. Thousands of mourners of brave long lines intense heat and a pandemic to attend the public viewing of George Floyds body in houston where he grew up he died last month when a Police Officer knelt on his neck for almost 9 minutes john hendren reports from houston. George floyds final journey brought him to his childhood home tell this is my way of speaking out just by being present i would like to know how on a screen to the top of my loans because i know so many black and i cant speak for every black man but for every one that i know know someone that has a friend a Family Member or a relative someone that died from Police Brutality and you need to stop at fountain of praise church mourners paid their respects to the open casket inside some who knew him others inspired by the National Movement his death represents every one city so you can see why we need to do it so we dont have to
Recognized government says its taken complete control of the capital after months of fighting against the wall. And hong kongs legislature votes for a law that bans insulting chinas National Anthem despite protests inside the chamber. Im joining with the sports including part of the problem n. F. L. Quarterback drew brees criticized by teammates and fellow athletes im just speaking out about protests in the United States. All 4 Police Officers involved in the arrest of george floyd in the u. S. Have now been charged in connection with his death the charges against the officers seen kneeling on the floor its neck of been elevated to 2nd degree murder well the 3 others are accused of aiding and abetting his actions Friends Family says its a significant step and as john hendren reports from minneapolis protesters out on the streets say it proves the movement can deliver results. For the crowds feeling as street here and across the u. S. Is something their demands are being heard in the mi
And denounces what he calls a militarized response to the protests. Libyas u. N. Recognized government says its taken complete control of the capital after months of fighting against the wall. And joining us roscoe with the sports including top n. F. L. Quarterback drew brees apologizes to teammates told him he was part of the problem for his views on anti racism protests in the u. S. This is gone past 13 g. M. T. Thats 9 pm in hong kong on the 31st anniversary of the chinaman square massacre hong kong is the only place in china with a public memorial to the victims these are live pictures a candlelight vigil has been held in. Citys Victoria Park every year since 1990 bucks with abandon mask on the rings in place this year protesters had to break through barriers to hold the rally earlier hong kongs legislature has criminalized insulting chinas National Anthem its seen as another sign of beijings growing control over Hong Kong Sarah clarke is live for us now in Hong Kong Sara give us s
Focus with back in more job cuts in the wake of a record loss. Lets get you started with breaking news out of south korea. The Unemployment Rate for the month of may, coming in at 4. 5 , much higher than economists had expected. 392,000 jobs were lost in may from a year earlier. 4. 5 would be the highest level since 2001. This would be the adjusted jobless rate. We have seen losses of jobs when it comes to the hospitality, retail, and manufacturing sectors. Pressured because of weakness in global demand. There was some positivity over easing social distancing. For the month of may, it seems the Unemployment Rate has jumped in april, the. 8 highest level since 2001. Theing us for more is jpmorgan chief economist. Great to have you with us. That seems to be much higher than expected. His it just the is it just the tip of the iceberg given that we are expecting external demand to continue to be weak for the time being . Good morning. Yes, that number is higher than our expectations, indee