We begin tonight with a rare warning about our democracy. It is in dire straits, and that is not according to just one or two, but rather 13 president ial libraries dating back to herbert hoover. All of which, on thursday, released a joint statement calling for a recommitment to the countrys bedrock principles, including the rule of law and respecting a diversity of beliefs. Cant save us enough. This is an unprecedented move from the group. Never before had the president ial libraries engaged so directly in political affairs. While the joint message stopped short of calling out individuals by name, the subject of the warning was clear. The declaration read, in part, americans have a strong interest in supporting democratic movements and respect for human rights around the world, because free societies elsewhere contribute to our own security and prosperity here at home. But that interest is undermined when others see our own house in disarray. Our elected officials must lead by example
Bloomberg businessweek jim ellis. I want to start at the business, because there is a fascinating story. We had the auto show underway in detroit. When we think of self driving, we think of the auto manufacturers, but you also have to think about the paint manufacturers. We think this technology is all about sensors and hightech things and now some of the most ,ldschool companies around paint manufacturers are key to the new technology. It turns out that for all the sensors we are equipping newfangled cars with, Autonomous Vehicles need to be able to bounce off another oncoming vehicle or vehicles around and they judge the distance between them, they do crucial to make this work. Problem is, there is a blind spot these cars these sensors cantnd that his people read very well cars that are black or dark colored. Carol and there are a lot out there. James that is it, the bouncing needed to determine distance between things doesnt happen with black. Paint manufacturers are coming up with
Has launched an investigation into Michigan State and the entire board of directors of usa gymnastics is resigning after team dr. Larry nassar was sentenced up to 175 years in prison for Sexual Assaulting and abusing more than 160 young female athletes. That as abundantly clear full and complete investigation of what happened at Michigan State university from the president s office down, is required. This investigation is and will. Ontinue to be independent it will be thorough. And it be transparent will be prompt. Amy we will talk to reporter the alesia, part of Investigative Team at the Indianapolis Star, who broke the story. And we will look at his latest piece what is next for usa gymnastics . A long, tough road at best. Then we will speak with ari berman or concerns of the newly announced plans to add a question on citizenship to the 2020 census. It determines who is counted, literally, who is counted in terms of congressional in terms of congressional representation, who is count
Welcome to matter of fact. Before we turn to the latest political firestorms, we look at americas natural storms. Hurricane irma left florida, devastating homes and businesses. And houstonians are still digging out of mountains of debris from deadly hurricane harvey. Catastrophic damage and a long recovery ahead. Throughout this show, well lk at moments where ordinary people face these extraordinary challenges and how they have met them with bravery, compassion, and even acts of kindness. These folks are powerful reminders that despite our current divisions, we are at our best when we come together. Partisan political divisions are the focus of a case the Supreme Court will hear in just two weeks. The case, out of the state of wisconsin, is sending shock waves across the country. The question before the court is it ok for the Political Party in control of the state legislature to draw maps that give an overwhelming advantage to their own party . Heres some background. Electoral distric
Versus whitford. This court has never uncovered judiciously manageable standards for how politicians have acted too politically. Andal science metrics hypothetical projections do not solve any of these problems. They were merely shifting districting the final courts who decided the fate of maps based upon panels of experts. On a threshold matter, this court should hold the courts jurisdiction to entertain statewide political gerrymandering challenges, leaving district specific gerrymandering. I think it is true there is no case that directly helps respondents strongly on the standing issue. You have a strong argument. Suppose the court you have to assume we will know exactly the parameters of it decided this was a First Amendment issue. Not an equal protection issue. With that change the calculus so if you are in one part of the state you have a First Amendment interest in having your party strong or the other party weak . Mr. Tseytlin no, your honor. It is still grounded in the right