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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Fallout of deporting Haitian migrants, plus CA’s potential ban on ‘stealthing’ during sex

    Following the deportation of thousands of Haitian migrants from the U.S.-Mexico, the U.S. special envoy to Haiti has resigned.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Sep 23, 2021 • 49m Listen

    Following the deportation of thousands of Haitian migrants from the U.S.-Mexico, the U.S. special envoy to Haiti has resigned. Some migrants have been admitted into the U.S., but others are still waiting in a squalid encampment outside Del Rio, Texas.

    One Sacramento-area school district is preparing for an influx of new Afghan refugee students. And Gov. Gavin Newsom has a state bill on his desk that would outlaw “stealthing” — the non-consensual removal of a condom during sex.

    In this episode

    5 stories
    1. 0:00

      As US special envoy to Haiti resigns, what’s happening with Haitian migrants at US-Mexico border?

      Daniel Foote, the U.S. special envoy to Haiti has resigned, condemning the Biden administration’s decision to fly thousands of Haitian migrants back to their home country.

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      9 min
    2. 9:27

      How a Sacramento-area school district is handling thousands of new Afghan students

      The U.S. government is working to resettle tens of thousands of Afghan refugees following the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. California is expected to take more than 5,000 — more than any other state.

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      10 min
    3. 19:27

      Stealthily removing a condom during sex would be a civil crime if Gov. Newsom signs CA bill

      Gov. Gavin Newsom has a state bill on his desk that would outlaw “stealthing” — the non-consensual removal of a condom during sex.

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      10 min
    4. 29:03

      Daytime TV: Ellen DeGeneres gets replaced, Nick Cannon launches new show, Judge Judy moves to IMDb TV

      Daytime TV talk shows are making their comeback, with lots of drama and suspense this season. On NBC, Ellen DeGeneres’ talk show is in its final season. Kelly Clarkson is set to take her timeslot.

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      9 min
    5. 37:58

      Pasta tips from Italy: How to properly cook, drain, and marry it with sauce for a delicious dish

      Why is a plate of pasta generally so much better in Italy? There are a lot of reasons, but let’s start with the most basic. They made the rules for how to cook and serve the pasta, and chefs overwhelmingly adhere to these rules.

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      11 min
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    In this episode

    5 stories
    1. 0:009 min

      As US special envoy to Haiti resigns, what’s happening with Haitian migrants at US-Mexico border?

    2. 9:2710 min

      How a Sacramento-area school district is handling thousands of new Afghan students

    3. 19:2710 min

      Stealthily removing a condom during sex would be a civil crime if Gov. Newsom signs CA bill

    4. 29:039 min

      Daytime TV: Ellen DeGeneres gets replaced, Nick Cannon launches new show, Judge Judy moves to IMDb TV

    5. 37:5811 min

      Pasta tips from Italy: How to properly cook, drain, and marry it with sauce for a delicious dish

    Back to Press Play with Madeleine Brand