Press Play with Madeleine Brand
The immigration ban fallout
Protests erupted nationwide over President Donald Trump’s executive order banning people from seven majority-Muslim countries from entering the U.S. We discuss it with California Senator Kamala Harris, and learn about one of the architects of the ban.
By Madeleine Brand • • 50m ListenThousands rally at LAX to protest Trump's travel ban, January 29, 2017 (Picture courtesy of Evan George)
In this episode
5 storiesKamala Harris: Trump's executive order is a 'Muslim ban'
Protests erupted nationwide over President Donald Trump’s executive order banning people from seven majority-Muslim countries from entering the U.S. California Senator Kamala Harris was at a protest in Washington DC. We talk to her about what she plans to do next, and how this is affecting her upcoming votes on the president’s cabinet picks.
Read the story12 minSanta Monica contrarian becomes Trump's policy advisor
Stephen Miller, one of the architects of the refugee travel ban, is a Santa Monica High School graduate and a protege of Stephen Bannon. We find out how Miller became part of Trump’s inner circle.
Read the story8 minTravel ban highlights political divisions in Iranian-American community
Iran is one of the countries affected by President Trump’s travel ban. We get reaction from the local Iranian-American community, including a travel agent whose customers are stranded in iran.
Read the story9 minJohn Early talks his comedy philosophy, sings Britney's 'Toxic'
John Early talks about playing a southern mom on a mad hunt for her denim in Netflix’s “The Characters,” and the narcissist Elliott on TBS’ “Search Party.” He also gives a peek into his upcoming Vimeo series with Kate Berlant, and sings Britney Spears’ “Toxic.” Photo courtesy of Amy Ta
Read the story14 minArt community grapples with travel ban
We look at how the refugee travel ban affects Hollywood and cultural institutions like museums, which may have to cancel upcoming shows from the affected countries.
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