Press Play with Madeleine Brand
What do anti-Trump protests accomplish?
It’s May Day and pro-labor protests have been planned around the country. Since Donald Trump became president, there have been many demonstrations. Do they lead to change?
By Madeleine Brand • • 49m ListenPhoto: Protesters gather at McArthur Park for the May Day protest march in Los Angeles, California, U.S. May 1, 2017. (Kyle Grillot/Reuters)
In this episode
4 storiesOn this May Day, a look at protests since Trump's election
It’s May Day, and that means another day for protests. Since Donald Trump became president, there have been many demonstrations. We find out if these protests will accomplish anything long-lasting.
Read the story15 minHas being the target of protests changed Senator Dianne Feinstein?
California Senator Dianne Feinstein has been the target of protests in front of her home and office, during confirmation hearings for Jeff Sessions and Neil Gorsuch, and at town halls in Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Read the story15 minThe rise and (fast) fall of LA City Council candidate Joe Bray-Ali
News recently surfaced that Joe Bray-Ali made offensive comments about black people, overweight people, and trans people getting gender reassignment surgery. Then on Friday, he wrote a Facebook post airing all his dirty laundry. Several groups have rescinded their endorsements of Bray-Ali.
Read the story9 minWhat President Trump sees in Andrew Jackson
President Trump likes to compare himself to President Andrew Jackson, but sometimes he gets his facts wrong. Jackson historian and NPR host Steve Inskeep has insight into why Trump is such a fan.
Read the story9 min
