Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Sanctuary city laws and a new college master plan
We look at whether the federal government can take money away from states and cities that protect undocumented immigrants. Also, a new report says public higher education in California can be almost free.
By Madeleine Brand • • 51m ListenPhoto courtesy of Marcy Reiford.
In this episode
5 storiesIs it legal to sanction sanctuary cities?
We look into case law and constitutional arguments -- with a refresher on the 10th Amendment -- on whether the federal government can take money away from states and cities that protect undocumented immigrants.
Read the story6 minMaking public higher education free in California
The UC Board of Regents voted this week to raise tuition -- the first increase in six years. A new report argues most California students could actually go to those schools almost free of charge.
Read the story9 minHow good design can help the homeless
Architecture seldom comes up when we talk about housing for the homeless. But some say that the very design of housing can affect whether or not people stay in it.
Read the story13 minWill 'Split' be M. Night Shyamalan's big comeback?
This weekend in film: a creepy kidnapper with more than 20 personalities, a dog with many lives, and gay men in love.
Read the story14 minLittle movies get big hype at Sundance
The 2017 Sundance Film Festival wraps up this Sunday. More than 40,000 people descended on Park City, Utah to see the next wave of indie and foreign films and documentaries. We get the highlights.
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