Press Play with Madeleine Brand
What the GOP tax plan means for college students
The Republican tax plan, which the House passed, hurts grad students by taxing their tuition waivers. Also, proposed taxes on student loans could hurt America in the long run.
By Madeleine Brand • • 48m ListenPhoto of confused college student by CollegeDegrees360
In this episode
4 storiesTrump retweets anti-Muslim videos from an ultra nationalist group in Britain
Wednesday morning, President Trump retweeted posts from Jayda Fransen, leader of a far right anti-immigrant group called Britain First.
Read the story10 minHow the GOP tax plan affects college students
Senate Republicans are trying to get a vote on their tax bill this week. If it is to be reconciled with the House version and signed into law, it could mean big changes for American taxpayers.
Read the story11 minWhy the hoax is a particularly American phenomenon
We consider the history of misinformation. A new book called “Bunk” explores America’s relationship to hoaxes, plagiarists, fakery and facts.
Read the story14 minDo police need a warrant to monitor your cell phone?
The Supreme Court heard arguments in a major case over what’s become an elemental part of American life: the cell phone. Specifically, it’s considering whether the police need a warrant to get cell tower records to track your whereabouts.
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