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The National Institutes of Health gives most of its money to universities, medical schools, and research institutions.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Environmentalists say the cuts would have drastic consequences on efforts to protect Americans from hazardous chemicals, air and water pollution, and climate change.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

DOJ lawyers accused Rasha Alawieh, a kidney transplant specialist, of having “sympathetic” photos of Hezbollah leaders on her phone.

Brown University doctor deported despite visa, court-ordered protection

DOJ lawyers accused Rasha Alawieh, a kidney transplant specialist, of having “sympathetic” photos of Hezbollah leaders on her phone.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

President Trump invoked the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport more than 200 alleged Venezuelan gang members. But a judge blocked those deportations over the weekend.

Trump defies court order to halt deportations of Venezuelans to El Salvador

President Trump invoked the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport more than 200 alleged Venezuelan gang members. But a judge blocked those deportations over the weekend.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Economist Betty Resnick lays out the reasons behind the US's agricultural trade deficit.

Wage disparities and higher valued imports help explain the current agricultural trade deficit

Economist Betty Resnick lays out the reasons behind the US's agricultural trade deficit.

from Good Food

The arrest of a student protester raises questions on free speech. Is the White House picking which speech is illegal, or are they enforcing anti-discrimination laws?

Is the arrest of a pro-Palestine protester a warning shot?

The arrest of a student protester raises questions on free speech. Is the White House picking which speech is illegal, or are they enforcing anti-discrimination laws?

from Left, Right & Center

Trump’s executive orders mandate no federal money should pay for programming that promotes diversity. Museums are falling in line.

‘Big chill’ descends on the arts as Trump threatens funding over DEI

Trump’s executive orders mandate no federal money should pay for programming that promotes diversity. Museums are falling in line.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new podcast has featured far-right stalwarts like Charlie Kirk and Steve Bannon. It’s been angering his political base.

Newsom’s new podcast features far-right provocateurs Charlie Kirk, Steve Bannon

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new podcast has featured far-right stalwarts like Charlie Kirk and Steve Bannon. It’s been angering his political base.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Five years after the pandemic started, 2 million people still need treatment for long COVID. Doctors say there’s much yet to learn about the condition.

Long COVID: Much yet to learn 5 years after pandemic

Five years after the pandemic started, 2 million people still need treatment for long COVID. Doctors say there’s much yet to learn about the condition.

from KCRW Features

The Trump administration is dismantling public health infrastructure in the U.S. and abroad. How ready are we for the next public health crisis?

Trump administration policies may increase risks of measles, tuberculosis, bird flu

The Trump administration is dismantling public health infrastructure in the U.S. and abroad. How ready are we for the next public health crisis?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Environmental Protection Agency plans to eliminate offices that handle environmental justice issues, like pollution in poor neighborhoods and communities of color.

EPA cites DEI as it preps to shutter environmental justice offices

The Environmental Protection Agency plans to eliminate offices that handle environmental justice issues, like pollution in poor neighborhoods and communities of color.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The legal dispute between actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni over alleged sexual harassment has become a cause celebre among right-wing media.

Right-wing media’s obsession with Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni legal dispute

The legal dispute between actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni over alleged sexual harassment has become a cause celebre among right-wing media.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Five years ago today, the WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic. COVID transformed this country in ways that are still coming into focus, argues the New York Times’ David Wallace-Wells.

America is still struggling to understand COVID impacts, 5 years later

Five years ago today, the WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic. COVID transformed this country in ways that are still coming into focus, argues the New York Times’ David Wallace-Wells.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Tesla sales have plummeted since Elon Musk followed Donald Trump into the White House in January. How much trouble is his company in now?

Boycotts, protests, torched cars. Musk sparks consumer revolt at Tesla

Tesla sales have plummeted since Elon Musk followed Donald Trump into the White House in January. How much trouble is his company in now?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Columbia University grad student Mahmoud Khalil is considered a leader in anti-Israel protests on campus. ICE arrested him on Saturday and revoked his green card.

Palestinian green card holder gets arrested after leading on-campus protests

Columbia University grad student Mahmoud Khalil is considered a leader in anti-Israel protests on campus. ICE arrested him on Saturday and revoked his green card.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

On Friday, several Native American tribes sued the federal government over staff cuts at Native colleges.

Tribes sue federal government over DOGE cuts to Native colleges

On Friday, several Native American tribes sued the federal government over staff cuts at Native colleges.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The cheap American egg was the product of billions of dollars of investment in industrial agriculture. Now those technologies are spreading bird flu — and hiking egg prices.

Should eggs have ever been cheap?

The cheap American egg was the product of billions of dollars of investment in industrial agriculture. Now those technologies are spreading bird flu — and hiking egg prices.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Donald Trump flexed presidential powers during his address to Congress. But did punishing Ukraine weaken America’s image? Plus, KCRW analyzes how Democrats could gain influence.

Will Trump’s power go unchecked?

Donald Trump flexed presidential powers during his address to Congress. But did punishing Ukraine weaken America’s image? Plus, KCRW analyzes how Democrats could gain influence.

from Left, Right & Center

President Trump’s ambitious goal to deport 10 million immigrants faces legal challenges and pushback. What do the on-the-ground realities look like?

Reality vs. rhetoric: The latest on Trump’s immigration efforts

President Trump’s ambitious goal to deport 10 million immigrants faces legal challenges and pushback. What do the on-the-ground realities look like?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Corporations are backpedaling on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Is the era of the ethical multinational in the past?

Is the ethical corporation an oxymoron?

Corporations are backpedaling on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Is the era of the ethical multinational in the past?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand