Press Play with Madeleine Brand
SCOTUS Considers Affirmative Action, Jihadi Twitter and Drone Warfare
Should colleges be allowed to use the race to help decide whether to admit or reject prospective students? The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on affirmative action today. Meanwhile, California banned the practice in public universities 20 years ago.
By Madeleine Brand • • 50m ListenShould colleges be allowed to use race to help decide whether to admit or reject prospective students? The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on affirmative action today.
Meanwhile, California banned the practice in public universities 20 years ago. What effect has it had?
Then, a look at how jihadist groups like ISIS use social media to recruit followers.
Next, we examine the murky world of drone warfare.
And finally, L.A.’s new Petersen Automotive Museum is causing quite a stir with its daring design.
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