Daily Schedule

With Election Day less than two weeks away, everyone seems to be talking about the presidential campaign, so New York Times Social Q’s columnist Philip Galanes gives advice on how you can talk politics without burning bridges. Then, Beth Terry tells us about her quest to rid her life of plastic and gives tips on how you can reduce the amount of plastic in yours. We’ll look at the chess program in a public school in Williamsburg that’s won more national championships than any other in the country. We’ll take a look at the issues that candidates hope will win them votes in Florida. Plus this week’s Backstory segment.

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