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Dave Helling

Looking at Joe Biden’s first year as president, from Afghanistan to COVID and beyond

It’s been a long, difficult first year for President Joe Biden.

What will 2022 bring?

That’s the topic on the table for this edition of “4Star Politics.”

Consultants Annie Presley and Jason Grill join hosts John Holt and Dave Helling to talk about the nation’s ongoing struggle with COVID-19, Biden’s foreign policy record, polarization and where common ground might be found in the new year.

Other topics include the infrastructure bill, voting reform and the Senate filibuster.

“4Star Politics” is a digital production of WDAF-TV/Fox 4 Kansas City and The Kansas City Star.

This story was originally published January 12, 2022 at 5:00 PM.

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Dave Helling
Opinion Contributor,
The Kansas City Star
Dave Helling has covered politics in Kansas and Missouri for four decades. He has worked in television news, and is a regular contributor to local broadcast programs. Helling writes editorials and columns for the Star, and is the co-host of the weekly “4Star Politics” show. He was awarded the 2018 ASNE Burl Osborne award for editorial leadership.
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