Press Play with Madeleine Brand
An Immigration Challenge at the Supreme Court
The High Court hears a challenge to Obama’s immigration executive orders. Who will the decision affect? Plus, a conversation with Better Call Saul star Bob Odenkirk.
By Madeleine Brand • • 53m ListenThe Supreme Court heard a landmark case Monday that challenges President Obama’s executive immigration orders. The decision in the case could affect the lives of 4 million undocumented immigrants. What will the real-life impact be?
A UC Berkeley student was recently removed from a Southwest Airlines flight, apparently for making a fellow passenger uncomfortable by speaking Arabic. What does it take to be kicked off a plane?
Then, ahead of the season finale of Better Call Saul, Bob Odenkirk talks about the evolution of his character, Jimmy McGill, aka. Saul Goodman.
Finally, remembering the man who put Rodeo Drive on the worldwide map for the rich and famous.
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In this episode
5 storiesSCOTUS Hears Immigration Executive Action Case
The Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in a potentially landmark immigration case, United States v. Texas. At the heart of the case are two executive orders issued a year and a half ago by President Obama, whose administration is being sued by Texas and 25 other states to stop them from taking effect.
Read the story9 minThe Real-life Impact of Obama's Immigration Executive Orders
Anabel Cuevas came to the United States from Mexico as a baby. She is protected from deportation under President Obama's original executive order, known as DACA, which is not being challenged in Monday's Supreme Court case; but her parents would be eligible for DAPA, one of the orders the court is reviewing.
Read the story8 minPassenger Rights and the Flight Crew’s Prerogative
A UC Berkeley student was recently removed from a Southwest Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Oakland. Khairuldeen Makhzoomi was on his cell phone, speaking to his uncle before take off -- in Arabic.
Read the story8 minBetter Call Bob Odenkirk
One of the most acclaimed shows on television is AMC's Breaking Bad spinoff, Better Call Saul. Once considered gimmicky, it’s become a serious show; and the show’s star, comedic actor Bob Odenkirk, has embraced his serious side.
Read the story13 minThe Man Who Put Rodeo Drive on the Map
Not long ago, Rodeo Drive was just another street in Southern California. Then along came Fred Hayman and Giorgio of Beverly Hills. Hayman was working at the Beverly Hilton in 1961 when he and his partners bought a struggling women’s clothing store at the corner of Rodeo and Dayton.
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