The latest on immigration: Has President Trump’s executive orders already taken effect?
President Trump's first week in office was defined by sweeping executive orders, 10 of which involved reforms to current immigration policy. Among them were a declaration of a national emergency at the Mexico-U.S. border, the proposal to end birthright citizenship, and the promise of mass deportations. In the weeks since, states, like California, have been on edge waiting for the orders to go into effect. According to a report from the L.A. Times, a leaked government document confirmed that a mass immigration raid in the LA area is planned for this month. But, what about in the meantime? Today on AirTalk, we check in on where President Trump's immigration policies stand, what has already been implemented, and what is still to come. We're joined by Wendy Fry, CalMatters reporter who covers the Southern border region and immigration.
New study examines how CPB cuts may impact public media stations
President Donald Trump has repeatedly criticized and threatened to pull funding from the Corporation of Public Broadcasting (CPB) — a non-profit organization that provides federal funding for public media outlets such as NPR and PBS. As public media organizations across the country have begun readying themselves for what a world without CPB funding might look like, a new study published in the Current takes a look at how CPB funding is distributed among individual stations and broadcasters. Using data from CPB’s 2023 fiscal year, it examined 75 public media broadcasters and found that public radio stations relied on about 10% of federal funding, with public television hovering at around 17%. So what might that mean for the future of public media, should federal funding be cut? And is there a correlation between federal funding and public media organization’s revenue? Joining us on AirTalk to discuss is Alex Curley, product manager and consultant and author of the recent study, and David Folkenflik, media correspondent for NPR News.
Attention is our most valuable, yet most scarce resource
Our current technological landscape has been deemed the 'information age,' with access to the world at our fingertips and in our pockets. But in MSNBC host Chris Hayes' new book "The Sirens' Call: How Attention Became the World’s Most Endangered Resource,” he argues that we are actually in the age of attention. Every ding, buzz, and chirp is just another brand, politician, celebrity, influencer, and yes, news outlet, calling for our attention. It is our biggest commodity. But the demand for attention far outweighs the supply. The attention economy has changed all aspects of our lives from social interactions, to work, to our political system. But with everyone vying for our attention, no one can hold on to it. Today on AirTalk, we talk to Chris Hayes, host of All In with Chris Hayes on MSNBC, about his book on the attention economy and discuss how our need for attention has caused us all to be alienated.
Are we on the brink of a constitutional crisis? Two experts weigh in.
President Trump is testing the limits of his presidential power and challenging centuries-old laws that are foundational to the country. In his first month in office, he has sought to deny birthright citizenship, dismantle USAID and freeze trillions of dollars in federal grants. Constitutional experts say that many of his executive orders violate federal law. While judges have effectively blocked some of Trump’s actions, it’s unclear whether the president will follow orders. What exactly would amount to a constitutional crisis? And are there signs that we’re heading in that direction? Joining us this morning on AirTalk is Erwin Chemerinsky, dean of the University of California at Berkeley School of Law and Ilya Shapiro, senior fellow and director of constitutional studies at the Manhattan Institute.
How do you prioritize your marriage after having kids?
Selfless parenting is a decision that’s certainly considered commendable but it can have real consequences for one’s personal well-being and romantic relationship. A new Wall Street Journal column dug into sacrifices parents make, sometimes at the expense of a marriage or partnership. It gets into why it’s helpful to consider all the roles you play when raising a child. Should a need to constantly engage in any parental activities be more important than your marriage? Is it necessary for it to have priority over your own personal well-being? If not, is it safe to assume that the lack of interest in your life could set a complicated example for your children? The article raises many interesting questions for parents and what their life looks like after having kids. We want to hear from you. How do you prioritize your relationship or marriage after having kids? What are the biggest challenges? What have been the consequences or benefits of how you’ve handled it? Share your experience by calling 866-893-5722 or email atcomments@laist.com.
