Today on AirTalk, we examine the implications of SCOTUS' decision to uphold DACA. Also on the show, we regroup the Triple Play to talk sports reopenings; learn more about a new LAist Studios podcast; and more.
SCOTUS Upholds DACA: We Discuss The Legal, The Political And The Personal Dimensions
The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected President Donald Trump’s effort to end legal protections for 650,000 young immigrants, a stunning rebuke to the president in the midst of his reelection campaign.
For now, those immigrants retain their protection from deportation and their authorization to work in the United States.
The 5-4 outcome, in which Chief Justice John Roberts and the four liberal justices were in the majority, seems certain to elevate the issue in Trump’s campaign, given the anti-immigrant rhetoric of his first presidential run in 2016 and immigration restrictions his administration has imposed since then. It was the second big liberal victory at the court this week, following Monday’s ruling that it’s illegal to fire people because they’re gay or transgender.
The justices rejected administration arguments that the 8-year-old Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program is illegal and that courts have no role to play in reviewing the decision to end DACA.
We dive into the legal dimensions of the decision, and if you are affected, call us and share how via 866-893-5722.
With files from the Associated Press.
Guests:
Bill Hing, professor of law and director of The Immigration and Deportation Defense Clinic at University of San Francisco School of Law
Josh Blackman, an associate professor of law at the South Texas College of Law who specializes in constitutional law; he tweets
Josie Huang, KPCC reporter who’s been talking with DACA recipients about the impending decision; she tweets
Ron Elving, senior editor and correspondent on the Washington Desk for NPR News; he tweets
Triple Play: Where The Returns Of Major Sports Stand As MLB, NBA, NHL Teeter On Edge Of Playing Out Seasons
For sports fans, it’s been a steady diet of UFC, NASCAR and the Korean Baseball League for the last few weeks as major pro sports leagues in the U.S. go back and forth over whether and how to play out their seasons.
But there’s good news -- the PGA Tour is now back on the links and Major League Baseball, the National Basketball Association, and the National Hockey League all eyeing returns as well, though nothing is set in stone yet. The MLB and its players continue to spar over player pay and season length and some NBA players are threatening to sit out the season if the league moves ahead with its plan for a 22-team restart in Orlando on July 31. The WNBA, however, recently ratified a deal between the league and its players to play a 22-game season starting on July 31.
Today on AirTalk, we’re bringing back the Triple Play to look at the latest in the battle for the 2020 MLB season, plus where things stand with the return of other major sports as well.
Guests:
Nick Roman, host of KPCC’s “All Things Considered”; he tweets
A Martinez, host of KPCC’s “Take Two”; he tweets
A ‘Vacancy Tax’ Could Appear On The November Ballot. So What Is It?
Los Angeles is in a housing crisis. Yet up to 100,000 units, many of them luxury apartments, sit empty.
City lawmakers think a vacancy tax could help. At today's council meeting, they voted 13-0 to ask City Attorney Mike Feuer to draft a ballot measure. But before landing on ballots in November, the proposal would have to survive another council vote by July 1, and then garner two-thirds support at the polls.
The tax is modeled after a similar measure passed by Oakland voters in 2018, which penalizes property owners whose units are in use for fewer than 50 days. Oakland's Measure W garnered 70% of the vote; it exempts low-income and non-profit owners.
L.A.'s tax could garner as much as $150 million annually for affordable housing, renter protections or affordable housing, according to the city's housing department.
Read more on LAist.
With files from LAist.
Guests:
Fred Sutton, senior vice president of public affairs for the California Apartment Association
David Levitus, founder and executive director of LA Forward, a non-profit advocacy and community organizing group that aims to make local government accessible and accountable; he tweets
COVID-19 AMA: Orange County Officials Monitor Hospitalization Spike, Stop Short Of Saying It Should Slow Reopening
As public health officials across the country continue to monitor new cases and hospitalizations amid many states reopening their economies, Orange County said Wednesday they’ve seen a 76 percent jump in hospitalizations in the last week, but added that the trend doesn’t necessarily mean that reopening should be slowed down, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Speaking of states monitoring increases in cases as reopenings continue, public health officials in Florida say the state has shattered its previous record for the number of coronavirus cases recorded in a day, according to data released Thursday. The Florida Department of Health on Thursday reported 85,926 coronavirus cases statewide, a daily jump of 3,207 cases, the largest daily increase since the start of the pandemic in March. The previous record - 2,783 cases - occurred Tuesday. The state has had at least 3,061 related deaths. At least some of the increase reflects expanded testing especially among people who are younger and without symptoms. But the rate of positive tests also has been ticking upward in recent days, raising alarm.
Today on Airtalk, we’ll look at these headlines and others on the novel coronavirus, and we’ll take your questions for our expert epidemiologist at 866-893-5722.
Guest:
Timothy Brewer, M.D., epidemiologist and professor of medicine at UCLA’s school of public health; has served on the advisory boards of the World Health Organization, the National Institutes of Health, and the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention
‘Servant Of Pod:’ A Podcast All About The Rapidly Evolving World Of Podcasts
It might sound kind of strange: A podcast about podcasts. Podcast fanatics rejoice because it’s here. This week, LAist Studios launched “Servant of Pod with Nick Quah.”
The podcast is a weekly deep dive into the evolving world of podcasts. Throughout the episodes, Nick looks at podcast news and culture and talks with various producers in the industry. He’ll also get into the major geographic trends and changes as the industry has evolved, genre popularity, the evolution of music production and theme songs and much more. Plus, Nick and guests will recommend shows to check out along the way. To kick things off, Nick tries to build a (very) brief picture of where the podcast world is right now with the help of "Team Coco’s"
and Earios co-founder
. He also gets advice on how to be a decent podcast host from a great podcast host: "Death Sex and Money’s"
. Today on AirTalk, Larry talks with Quah about the new show and what listeners can expect.
With files from LAist
Guest:
Nick Quah, host of the new LAist Studios podcast,”Servant of Pod,” which explores the evolving world of podcasts; he tweets