Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Concerns over Labor and Interior department nominees
Labor Secretary nominee Andy Puzder’s Senate confirmation was expected to take place this week, but it’s on hold.
By Madeleine Brand • • 50m ListenLabor Secretary nominee Andrew Puzder’s Senate confirmation was expected to take place this week, but it’s on hold. He’s faced harsh criticism from worker’s rights advocates. Interior Secretary nominee Ryan Zinke had his hearing today. Zinke is a former Navy SEAL and supports increased oil and gas drilling.
In this episode
5 storiesLabor activists troubled by Labor Secretary nominee
Trump’s pick for Labor Secretary, Andrew Puzder, has a history of anti-labor policies as CEO of the company that owns Hardens and Carl Jr’s. Worker’s rights advocates have been expressing concerns about his nomination.
Read the story8 minA friend to the fossil fuel industry up for post running US public lands
Trump’s Interior Secretary nominee, Rep. Ryan Zinke of Montana, had his Senate confirmation today. He says he’s a fan of conservationist Teddy Roosevelt, but he supports increased drilling and mining on public lands, and questions that climate change is man-made.
Read the story8 minAhead of the Women’s March on Washington, are women united?
Nearly 180,000 women are expected to march on Saturday, but what are they marching for? We discuss Intersectional Feminism, infighting over race and class, and the way forward for a fractured women’s movement.
Read the story9 minHow one mom manages mood disorders with LSD microdosing
Ayelet Waldman’s struggle with mood disorders led her to try a controversial new therapy: microdosing with LSD. We hear how that worked for her.
Read the story15 minBest of new TV: Superheroes and Hollywood superstars on the small screen
Our TV critics talk about Jude Law playing the young Pope on HBO; the dark historical drama starring Tom Hardy; another Marvel series, and more.
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