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Protesters face GOP backlash

Hosted by Madeleine Brand Feb. 23, 2017

Photo: A protester holds a sign outside a community college theater before a town hall meeting with U.S. Congressman Leonard Lance (R-NJ 7) in Branchburg, New Jersey, February 22, 2017. (Dominick Reuter/ Reuters)

From this Episode:

Arizona strikes back against protesters, claims they're being paid

The Arizona state senate has passed a bill that would criminalize certain forms of protest. This comes as angry voters confront Congress members at town hall meetings...

10 min, 17 sec

How would universal healthcare in California work?

California could become the first state in the union to offer universal single-payer health care. A new bill has been introduced that begins the conversation.

8 min, 28 sec

Uber in trouble after allegations of harassment and sexism

Uber is on the defense after a blog post from an ex-employee alleging harassment and systemic sexism went viral.

8 min, 34 sec

War and the refugee crisis, as told through one Syrian family

The Oscar-nominated short documentary “Watani” tells the story of a Syrian family and their escape to Germany. They encapsulate the refugee crisis and what it means to leave...

12 min, 49 sec

Marijuana becomes star ingredient for some chefs

On Monday night, the restaurant 51 Tavern in Highland Park hosted a dinner where each course included some form of edible marijuana. The supper was the first in a series...

9 min, 16 sec

Credits

Host:
Madeleine Brand

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

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