Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Steve Bannon, the Electoral College, and wisdom from an imam
The incoming White House chief strategist used to head Breitbart News. Critics call Stephen Bannon racist, sexist and anti-semitic -- based on stories he published there.
By Madeleine Brand • • 30m ListenStephen Bannon, the incoming White House chief strategist, previously headed Breitbart News. Critics call him racist, sexist and anti-semitic -- based on stories he published there.
Donald Trump’s presidential win is stirring up ideas about abolishing the Electoral College or working around it.
Imam Jihad Turk explains how Donald Trump’s victory has led to increased bullying and hate speech aimed at Muslim children, and what parents and other Americans can do going forward.
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3 storiesDoes Steve Bannon believe the news he published?
Incoming White House chief strategist, Stephen Bannon headed Breitbart News before running Donald Trump’s campaign. Critics call him racist, sexist and anti-semitic -- based on stories and headlines he published there. Others say he’s a provocateur or a populist.
Read the story10 minIs it possible to get rid of the Electoral College?
Last Tuesday, about 700,000 more Americans voted for Hillary Clinton than Donald Trump. Nevertheless, Trump won because of the Electoral College. Now there are ideas to get rid of it or work around it.
Read the story9 minImam: Muslims are getting more support than hate, must organize
Throughout this week, we talk to faith leaders about how they’re advising their congregations as America heads into a Donald Trump presidency. Imam Jihad Turk’s friends have called him about their kids being increasingly bullied at school. Imam Jihad Turk Photo by Amy Ta
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