Press Play with Madeleine Brand
The changing US-Mexico relationship
A meeting between Mexico’s president and Donald Trump is cancelled over disagreements on who will pay for Trump’s border wall. But there may be more similarities than differences between the two leaders.
By Madeleine Brand • • 49m ListenPicture courtesy: Donald Trump and Mexico's President Enrique Pena Nieto shake hands at a press conference at the Los Pinos residence in Mexico City. (Henry Romero/Reuters)
In this episode
5 storiesEnrique Pena Nieto's presidency and relationship to Trump
A meeting between Mexico’s president and Donald Trump is cancelled over disagreements on who will pay for Trump’s border wall. But there may be more similarities than differences between the two leaders.
Read the story11 minTPP withdrawal means fewer protections for workers and environment
President Trump withdrew the US from the Trans-Pacific Partnership, which would have created the largest free trade zone in the world. He now promises to renegotiate other longstanding trade deals like the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Read the story11 minThe Twitter resistance to Trump over climate change
The Trump administration issued temporary social media gag orders to major government agencies, including the EPA and USDA. A backlash ensued, and some federal employees apparently went rogue.
Read the story8 minGreat economy leads to greater homelessness in Colorado
John Hickenlooper talks about his strategies for ending homelessness, and why a stronger economy led to more people on the streets.
Read the story9 minDenmark's 'hygge:' warm and cozy with a dark side
We look at how the Danish concept of hygge became the latest lifestyle trend, and why it fits in well with the age of Brexit and Donald Trump.
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