Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Donald Trump's conflicts of interest, and the post-9/11 Muslim registry
Ethical questions are being raised about President-elect Donald Trump’s business interests. He’s also talked about implementing a registry for some Muslim immigrants, something that was done after 9/11 with the so-called NSEERS program.
By Madeleine Brand • • 52m ListenEthical questions are being raised about President-elect Donald Trump’s business interests.
Trump has talked about implementing a registry for some Muslim immigrants. That was done after 9/11 with the so-called NSEERS program.
A Wisconsin federal court has struck down the state’s gerrymandered state districts. The ruling could have nationwide implications.
Science fiction writer Octavia Butler is now the subject of a year-long celebration in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles is the land of freeways, and now you can add a wildlife overpass above the 101.
Banner Image: U.S. President elect Donald Trump reacts to a crowd gathered in the lobby of the New York Times building after a meeting in New York, U.S., November 22, 2016. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson
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5 storiesWill Donald Trump's business interests violate the constitution?
Ethical questions are being raised about President-elect Donald Trump’s business interests. From his hotel in Washington D.C., to his vast foreign holdings, to his ongoing lawsuits, Trump is facing unprecedented financial conflicts of interest as president.
Read the story9 minA look at the post-9/11 registry for Muslim immigrants
This week, President-elect Donald Trump met with Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach, a possible Homeland Security Secretary pick. In a photo of the two together, Kobach held a document clearly stating how he’d update and implement a tracking and vetting system of Muslims.
Read the story8 minWisconsin court ruling could change prospects for Democrats nationwide
Gerrymandering ran up against a panel of three federal judges in Wisconsin yesterday. The court struck down Wisconsin’s legislative maps. They were redrawn by Republicans five years ago. The decision is expected to end up at the Supreme Court. If it stands, it could have wider implications for control of Congress.
Read the story11 minOctavia Butler shook up the science fiction world
For years, Octavia Butler was the only African American making a living on science fiction writing, and she was among the few women in the genre. The Pasadena native wrote more than a dozen novels before her death a decade ago. Now she’s the subject of a year-long celebration by the nonprofit Clockshop.
Read the story14 minMountain lions will have their own corridor above the 101 freeway
Los Angeles is the land of freeways, and now there's a new wildlife overpass. The State Wildlife Conservation Board bought land that will be used for a wildlife corridor, allowing free movement across the 101 freeway for animals.
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