As states across the U.S. begin to loosen social distancing measures, President Donald Trump seems eager to resume his campaign rallies as presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden looks relatively strong in polls. “Ground Game” co-hosts Julie Pace and Ralph Russo wrap up this podcast series by talking about the future of the campaign, the symbolism of the national conventions and the November vote as a referendum on Trump’s handing of the pandemic ..read more

Artists and writers from Edgar Allan Poe to Stephen King have long turned to pandemics as a source of creative inspiration. In this episode of “Ground Game,” AP book and publishing reporter Hillel Italie explains why plagues prove such fertile ground for the artist’s imagination ..read more

In a new series about unemployment, AP reporters are looking at how the COVID-19 pandemic has hit businesses in New York, which has been the U.S. epicenter of the outbreak. In this episode of Ground Game, host Ralph Russo sits down with two reporters contributing to “Unemployed New York,” Deepti Hajela and Anne D'Innocenzio, to learn more about how the city’s vibrant restaurant and fashion industries are responding – and what might come next ..read more

Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders are locked in a head-to-head battle to see who will take on President Trump in November. On Tuesday, six states will head to the polls for their presidential primaries, Michigan being arguably one of the most important. Sanders left the state victorious in the 2016 primaries, while President Trump won the state in the general election. Can Sanders build a big enough coalition there to beat Biden? Plus, how is coronavirus impacting the campaigns? Julie Pace answers all your Monday questions on this episode of Ground Game ..read more

As states across the U.S. begin to loosen social distancing measures, President Donald Trump seems eager to resume his campaign rallies as presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden looks relatively strong in polls. “Ground Game” co-hosts Julie Pace and Ralph Russo wrap up this podcast series by talking about the future of the campaign, the symbolism of the national conventions and the November vote as a referendum on Trump’s handing of the pandemic ..read more

Artists and writers from Edgar Allan Poe to Stephen King have long turned to pandemics as a source of creative inspiration. In this episode of “Ground Game,” AP book and publishing reporter Hillel Italie explains why plagues prove such fertile ground for the artist’s imagination ..read more

AP News Director for Europe and Africa Anna Johnson steps back and talks about how the world is experiencing the COVID-19 pandemic at the same time but in very different ways ..read more

AP Global Entertainment and Lifestyles Editor Nekesa Moody joins this episode of “Ground Game” to explain how the entertainment industry is being reshaped by the pandemic, from the launch of drive-in concerts to the possibility of imposing physical distancing measures in movie theaters ..read more

Colleges and universities across the United States have been forced to cancel in-person classes for the remainder of the school year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. AP editor Alan Clendenning and AP education writer Collin Binkley join Larry Lage to discuss what the future of higher education might look like during a time of social distancing ..read more

From the Nancy Pelosi's push to vote on a $1 trillion rescue bill in the Democratic-controlled House to President Trump’s efforts to galvanize his supporters who oppose lockdown restrictions, Ralph Russo speaks to his co-host, Washington Bureau Chief Julie Pace about the latest political news on this episode of “Ground Game ..read more