Measles is an extremely contagious disease. It's also extremely preventable. There's a vaccine. It's highly effective.
For decades it has made measles outbreaks in the U.S. relatively rare, and measles deaths rarer still. But the U.S. has now seen more than 700 measles cases this year, and 3 deaths so far with active outbreaks across six states.
The federal response is under scrutiny because Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has made a career spreading false information about vaccines.
What are this administration's views on vaccines, and what do they mean for what is already one of the worst U.S. measles outbreaks this century.
Kennedy publicly promised he would support vaccines. Dr. Peter Marks, who was forced out as the nation's top vaccine regulator says his department isn't doing enough.
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Cato Daily Podcast - Taxpayers Like Their Special Handouts, Dislike Yours
Cato's Adam Michel ran a bracket of the worst offenders among "tax expenditures," or special benefits for some taxpayers. Turns out people like their own tax benefits and dislike the ones that benefit someone else.
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Bad Faith - Episode 465 Promo – The Future of Protest (w/ Danaka Katovitch)
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National Co-Director of feminist anti-war group Code Pink Danaka Katovitch joins Bad Faith to discuss Sen. Tom Cotton's attacks on their group and Sen. Jim Banks' allegation that Code Pink is in violation of the Foreign Agents Registration Act. Since October 7th, establishment politicians have been cracking down on protests. In the wake of April 5th's huge anti-Trump protests, we ask, what is the future of civil disobedience and direct action? Are they effective politcal tools, or just outlets for the managed release of public discontent? Does Code Pink have insights and/or strategies to maximize this moment?
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First Things Podcast - The Destiny of Israel (ft. Josh Hammer)
In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Josh Hammer joins in to discuss his recent book, "Israel and Civilization: The Fate of the Jewish Nation and the Destiny of the West."
The Indicator from Planet Money - How much is a weather forecast worth? (Update)
The federal government has been tracking the weather for more than 150 years. But the rise of the Internet and big tech have made weather forecasting a more crowded space. Today on the show, the value of an accurate forecast and how the Trump administration's early moves are clouding the government's future forecasting. This piece originally aired in November 2024.
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Consider This from NPR - Why one deportation case has legal scholars afraid for even U.S. citizens
The Trump administration admitted that it wrongfully deported a man named Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
It had also been arguing that courts cannot compel the U.S. government to return him to this country.
The U.S. Supreme Court has unanimously determined the government must "facilitate" his release from the El Salvador prison where he is being held, but the Department of Justice has so far only confirmed his presence at that prison.
If he is not returned to this country to face due process, people following this case point out a troubling implication: The government could potentially send anyone to a foreign prison – regardless of citizenship – with no legal recourse.
Harvard University emeritus professor of constitutional law Laurence Tribe explains his argument.
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It had also been arguing that courts cannot compel the U.S. government to return him to this country.
The U.S. Supreme Court has unanimously determined the government must "facilitate" his release from the El Salvador prison where he is being held, but the Department of Justice has so far only confirmed his presence at that prison.
If he is not returned to this country to face due process, people following this case point out a troubling implication: The government could potentially send anyone to a foreign prison – regardless of citizenship – with no legal recourse.
Harvard University emeritus professor of constitutional law Laurence Tribe explains his argument.
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Consider This from NPR - Why one deportation case has legal scholars afraid for even U.S. citizens
The Trump administration admitted that it wrongfully deported a man named Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
It had also been arguing that courts cannot compel the U.S. government to return him to this country.
The U.S. Supreme Court has unanimously determined the government must "facilitate" his release from the El Salvador prison where he is being held, but the Department of Justice has so far only confirmed his presence at that prison.
If he is not returned to this country to face due process, people following this case point out a troubling implication: The government could potentially send anyone to a foreign prison – regardless of citizenship – with no legal recourse.
Harvard University emeritus professor of constitutional law Laurence Tribe explains his argument.
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It had also been arguing that courts cannot compel the U.S. government to return him to this country.
The U.S. Supreme Court has unanimously determined the government must "facilitate" his release from the El Salvador prison where he is being held, but the Department of Justice has so far only confirmed his presence at that prison.
If he is not returned to this country to face due process, people following this case point out a troubling implication: The government could potentially send anyone to a foreign prison – regardless of citizenship – with no legal recourse.
Harvard University emeritus professor of constitutional law Laurence Tribe explains his argument.
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Consider This from NPR - Why one deportation case has legal scholars afraid for even U.S. citizens
The Trump administration admitted that it wrongfully deported a man named Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
It had also been arguing that courts cannot compel the U.S. government to return him to this country.
The U.S. Supreme Court has unanimously determined the government must "facilitate" his release from the El Salvador prison where he is being held, but the Department of Justice has so far only confirmed his presence at that prison.
If he is not returned to this country to face due process, people following this case point out a troubling implication: The government could potentially send anyone to a foreign prison – regardless of citizenship – with no legal recourse.
Harvard University emeritus professor of constitutional law Laurence Tribe explains his argument.
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It had also been arguing that courts cannot compel the U.S. government to return him to this country.
The U.S. Supreme Court has unanimously determined the government must "facilitate" his release from the El Salvador prison where he is being held, but the Department of Justice has so far only confirmed his presence at that prison.
If he is not returned to this country to face due process, people following this case point out a troubling implication: The government could potentially send anyone to a foreign prison – regardless of citizenship – with no legal recourse.
Harvard University emeritus professor of constitutional law Laurence Tribe explains his argument.
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Consider This from NPR - Big law in Trump’s crosshairs
For weeks, President Trump has been targeting certain law firms with executive orders. Some have fought back, but others have cut deals to avoid the damage.
For our weekly Reporter's Notebook series, we dive into this legal drama with NPR's Justice Correspondent Ryan Lucas, to see how this use of executive power is changing the landscape of the American legal system.
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For our weekly Reporter's Notebook series, we dive into this legal drama with NPR's Justice Correspondent Ryan Lucas, to see how this use of executive power is changing the landscape of the American legal system.
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Consider This from NPR - Big law in Trump’s crosshairs
For weeks, President Trump has been targeting certain law firms with executive orders. Some have fought back, but others have cut deals to avoid the damage.
For our weekly Reporter's Notebook series, we dive into this legal drama with NPR's Justice Correspondent Ryan Lucas, to see how this use of executive power is changing the landscape of the American legal system.
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For our weekly Reporter's Notebook series, we dive into this legal drama with NPR's Justice Correspondent Ryan Lucas, to see how this use of executive power is changing the landscape of the American legal system.
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