Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Obama’s Immigration Plan, Nazis Next Door, and From Wildcats to House Cats
What’s likely to be in President Obama’s upcoming immigration overhaul? Also, a look at the science behind how wildcats domesticated themselves to become house cats.
By Madeleine Brand • • 52m ListenWe start with a look at what’s likely to be in the immigration plan President Obama is expected to announce as early as next week. Then, a long dispute between Amazon and the publisher Hachette has finally ended, making it easier for consumers to buy certain books online. In our regular car segment, a look at how lower gas prices are affecting what vehicles are on the road. Then, author Eric Lichtblau talks about his new book, The Nazis Next Door: How America Became a Safe Haven for Hitler's Men. And finally, a look at the science of how wildcats turned into domesticated house cats, the world’s most popular pets.
Banner Image: "Yawning wildcat" by Peter Trimming
