With the right song, a Presidential candidate can harness the key messages of her campaign and familiarize new voters with her perspective. From Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5” to Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road,” The New Yorker staff writer Amanda Petrusich deciphers the Presidential-campaign songs of the 2020 race. https://www.newyorker.com/culture/screening-room/deciphering-the-presidential-campaign-songs-of-the-2020-race

In attempting to stand out from a crowded field, many of the more than twenty contenders vying for the 2020 Democratic Presidential nomination understand that their biggest chances might come from viral moments during the primary debates.

Ben Taub discusses his reporting on the corruption and cruelty of Iraq’s response to suspected jihadis and their families, and how that will likely lead to the resurgence of the terror group. https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2018/12/24/iraqs-post-isis-campaign-of-revenge

The tragic fire disfigured a treasured landmark, but some see the moment as an opportunity for renewal. Quick turnaround breaking news video for newyorker.com

Will this be the most important midterm election ever? _____________________ Sara Joe served as a producer on 19 episodes of At What Cost by Bloomberg. At What Cost by Bloomberg was the Newswomen's Club of New York Front Page Award Winner (2018) - Social Media Video "At What Cost" is a Facebook Watch series from Bloomberg that takes the week’s biggest headlines and explains how it will impact you, your finances and your future. More episodes – https://www.facebook.com/bloombergatwhatcost/

Will the U.S. midterm elections reflect more women in power on both the left and the right — and how could that impact you? _____________________ Sara Joe served as a producer on 19 episodes of At What Cost by Bloomberg. At What Cost by Bloomberg was the Newswomen's Club of New York Front Page Award Winner (2018) - Social Media Video "At What Cost" is a Facebook Watch series from Bloomberg that takes the week’s biggest headlines and explains how it will impact you, your finances and your future. More episodes – https://www.facebook.com/bloombergatwhatcost/