Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Haitian migrants at the border, politicization of Supreme Court, and more men skipping college
Thousands of migrants, mostly from Haiti, are camping under a bridge in the Texas border town of Del Rio. Border patrol agents on horses have been rounding up people, as hundreds have been crossing the Rio Grande River for supplies and food.
By Michell Eloy • • 49m ListenThousands of migrants, mostly from Haiti, are camping under a bridge in the Texas border town of Del Rio. Border patrol agents on horses have been rounding up people, as hundreds have been crossing the Rio Grande River for supplies and food.
Meanwhile, the U.S. Supreme Court justices are arguing that they’re not politicians, but law professor Jessica Levinson says to expect conservative decisions on abortion, gun control, affirmative action, and more.
Also, the number of men enrolled in college is declining. Press Play looks at the driving factors, and what this could mean for forming new families.
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5 storiesThousands of Haitian migrants are camping out near Texas. Biden administration says they can’t stay
About 12,000 migrants have been camping out — without adequate sanitation — under a bridge in the Texas border town of Del Rio. Most of them are from Haiti, and the U.S. began sending some of them back to their native country on Sunday by plane.
Read the story8 minSCOTUS justices argue they’re not politicians. But expect more conservative decisions, says lawyer
Amy Coney Barrett recently said at a private event in Kentucky, “My goal today is to convince you that this court is not comprised of a bunch of partisan hacks.”
Read the story10 minProtect sequoias from KNP Complex Fire: Are prescribed burns the way to go?
The KNP Complex Fire continues to burn out of control in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in Central California. It ignited more than a week ago and remains 0% contained as of this morning.
Read the story9 min‘Hope deficit’ and economic demands among college-aged men: Why more are choosing to skip higher ed
The number of men enrolled in college is declining. Press Play looks at the driving factors, and what this could mean for forming new families.
Read the story9 minDJ Travis Holcombe’s new nightly show is called ‘Freaks Only,’ but everyone’s invited to listen
Big changes are coming to KCRW’s schedule tonight. DJ Travis Holcombe is taking over the 8-10 p.m. slot every weeknight. His new show is called “Freaks Only.” The name is derived from one of Holcombe’s favorite songs by the same name .
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