Too Much Information with Abe and Traci

Is optimism necessary for a representative democracy to thrive? To exist at all? Does excessive pessimism erode a democracy’s ability to solve problems, to think ahead? Recent research indicates that an overwhelming majority of Americans think our constitutional system need... Read more

With the vice-presidential debate in the books -- probably the last debate of any kind we'll see between now and Election Day -- this most bizarre of campaign seasons continues on its turbulent way. J.D. Vance, the would-be heir to Trumpism, is as handy with a falsehood as ... Read more

As Hurricane Helene inundates much of the Old South, our through-the-looking-glass campaign season grows ever stranger. $100,000 watches! Crypto! Immigrant murderers! Join Traci and Abe for the latest. Read more

After decades of business as usual, Portland is on the cusp of inaugurating a new system of city government. At-large city councilors are being replaced by representatives from four new districts, and the mayoral race pits two familiar faces against one another. Join Traci ... Read more

You may have heard — there was a presidential debate. The Former Guy didn’t fare so well. Among his highlights was the regurgitation of a baseless (and, need we say, racist) slur against Haitian immigrants in Ohio. As with other acts of stochastic terrorism, the results are... Read more

This strangest of campaign seasons ramps up with the first — and perhaps only — debate between VP Harris and the Former Guy. Will it make any difference? Is it worth your time? Should you make some popcorn? Join Traci and Abe for all the latest. Plus — KBOO’s fall membershi... Read more

Civil unrest is rocking Israel over the government's conduct of the war in Gaza. As a general strike is called in after the deaths of 6 hostages, and the unified wall of Western support for Israel seems to be cracking, could we finally see and end to violence in Gaza? Could... Read more