18 Oct 2022

US correspondent Ron Elving

From Nine To Noon, 9:45 am on 18 October 2022

Ron says with the US elections being held next month, voting processes are under stress and scrutiny. This amid a backdrop of inflation running hot, interest rates continuing to rise and a looming recession.

Meanwhile Donald Trump is holding firm and refusing to comply with the January 6 committee.

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 6: Pro-Trump protesters gather in front of the U.S. Capitol Building on January 6, 2021 in Washington, DC.

Photo: AFP

Ron Elving is Senior Editor and Correspondent on the Washington Desk for NPR News.

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