National Politics; Transgender Care Stand-Off; Ramadan in 2026; Protecting Aging Relatives from Scams

On today's show:

• John Heilemann, chief political columnist at Puck and host of their podcast "Impolitic with John Heilemann," and senior national affairs analyst for MS NOW, talks about the latest developments in national politics.

• Giulia Heyward, WNYC and Gothamist reporter, talks about the tug of war between the state and the federal government over transgender care for those 19 and younger. And Jack Turban, MD, MHS, adult, child, and adolescent psychiatrist and author of Free to Be: Understanding Kids & Gender Identity (Atria Books, 2024), offers best practices for that care.

• Faiyaz Jaffer, Ed.D, research scholar for the Islamic Center at New York University and an Associate Chaplain for the Center of Global & Spiritual Life at NYU, talks about how communities in our area and around the world are observing Ramadan this year.

• Paulette Perhach, freelance writer and writing coach, shares tips on how to prevent your aging relatives from getting scammed. Plus, we take calls from listeners with their stories and questions about protecting yourself and loved ones against financial fraud.

Transcripts are posted to each segment as they become available.