Democracy must be defended at all cost, for democracy makes all this possible.

Democracy.

That's the soul of America.

And I believe it's a soul worth fighting for.

And so do you.

A soul worth dying for.

President Biden uses his Memorial Day speech to deliver a forceful defense of democracy

after calling out autocracies and human rights abuses.

The question is, how tense will things get when he meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin

in two weeks?

I'll be there covering it and currently accepting restaurant recommendations from our Swiss

viewers.

Plus, officials in Miami released new surveillance video

as they searched for the gunmen who killed two and injured 21

at a crowded concert venue.

The question is, will the new evidence help police track down the suspects?

And the latest in the fight over voting rights

after Texas Democrats walked out to prevent a controversial election bill from passing.

The question is, will the governor hit back by defunding the legislature?

It's way too early for this.

Good morning and welcome to way too early, the show that stayed up entirely too late watching playoff hockey.

I'm Jonathan Lemire in for Casey Hunt on this Tuesday, June 1st. June. We'll start with the news.

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