Will Americans believe in Biden’s ability to lead?

Hunter Biden’s trial on federal gun charges got underway this
week. He faces an embarrassing and revealing court case, plus
possible prison time if he’s found guilty. According to Sarah
Isgur, senior editor of The Dispatch, the best thing for both
Hunter and his father’s re-election campaign would be a plea
deal, as she wrote for The New York
Times. How would the president have to respond if a
guilty verdict does come down? And what do the troubles facing
Joe Biden in his son’s case reveal about his struggles on other
issues?


One of those issues: immigration. Earlier this week, Joe Biden
enacted an executive order that imposes new limits on asylum
seekers coming to the United States. The move follows an
unsuccessful push for bipartisan legislation to overhaul the
immigration process at the border. In a speech, Biden emphasized
the need for action due to the legislation’s failure. It could
win over people in the center who want something done about the
migrant crisis, but will it cost him support from his base?


Puerto Rico’s status as a U.S. territory has long dominated its
politics. For our 50 states series, KCRW tries to unwrap the
growing influence of culture and societal issues shifting the
island’s political scene.