Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Dr. Anthony Fauci won’t quit, despite being sidelined by Trump
President Trump and Dr. Anthony Fauci are at the center of the nation’s pandemic response. They haven’t spoken to each other in more than a month. Dr. Fauci plays a big role in developing a COVID-19 vaccine, and Trump cannot fire him.
By Madeleine Brand • • 50m ListenPresident Trump and Dr. Anthony Fauci are at the center of the nation’s pandemic response. They haven’t spoken to each other in more than a month. Dr. Fauci plays a big role in developing a COVID-19 vaccine, and Trump cannot fire him.
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The Trump administration announced last week that online-only learning is not an option for international students. In response, several international college students in California are suing the Trump administration.
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Read the story10 minTrump sidelines and undermines Dr. Fauci. But the top doc won't quit
President Trump and Dr. Anthony Fauci are at the center of the nation’s pandemic response. They haven’t spoken to each other in more than a month. Dr. Fauci plays a big role in developing a COVID-19 vaccine, and Trump cannot fire him.
Read the story9 min‘Karen’ videos are on the rise, but mask shaming won't change minds
We’ve all seen the videos of entitled, usually white, people making a scene in a grocery store or Target or Walmart. In some cases, they’re throwing food on the floor or knocking over a display. All because they were asked to wear a mask.
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Live music shows are cancelled during the pandemic, but one American conductor has come up with an idea to bring performances to people’s front lawns.
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