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Mike Flynn's resignation, Barbara Boxer's plan for Democrats

Hosted by Madeleine Brand Feb. 14, 2017

Photo courtesy: Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General Michael Flynn arrives at Trump Tower where U.S. President-elect Donald Trump lives in New York, U.S., November 29, 2016. (Mike Segar/Reuters)

From this Episode:

Unanswered questions follow Mike Flynn's resignation

Michael Flynn resigned as National Security Advisor after he admitted not fully briefing Vice President Mike Pence about his conversations with the Russian ambassador to the...

8 min, 16 sec

White House Counsel Donald McGhan known to shake things up

We learn more about the man who may have been behind Flynn’s resignation -- White House Counsel Donald McGhan. He’s avoided the spotlight, but has had a big influence on...

8 min, 7 sec

Barbara Boxer wants to be an unyielding check on Trump's policies

After spending more than three decades in Congress, California Democratic Senator Barbara Boxer stepped down from her seat last month. Democrats are in the minority in...

11 min, 15 sec

Are we too closed-minded about what love is?

On this Valentine’s Day, we explore romantic love with a philosopher who has a polyamorous relationship.

13 min, 55 sec

Is union organizing coming to Tesla?

Tesla is building its more affordable Model 3 cars. But workers at the Fremont factory are complaining of long hours, low pay and unsafe conditions. They’ve reached out to...

6 min, 38 sec

Credits

Host:
Madeleine Brand

Producers:
Sarah Sweeney, Anna Scott, Jolie Myers, Christian Bordal, Amy Ta, Michell Eloy

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