Taking the Trump Administration to Court; Restaurant Industry Anxiety Over ICE Raids; Trump 2.0 and Media Literacy; Your Super Bowl Plans

The Brian Lehrer Show | Feb 7, 2025
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On today's show:

  • Stephen Vladeck, professor of federal courts at Georgetown University Law Center, talks about some of the legal challenges to early actions by the Trump administration.

  • Chris Crowley, senior writer at Grub Street, talks about his reporting on the fears among local restaurant workers over potential ICE raids.

  • Micah Loewinger, co-host of WNYC's On the Media, offers guidance from reporters and consumers on how to navigate the "flood" of news items under the new Trump administration.

  • Kavitha Davidson, sportswriter and host of the podcast Sportly, previews the Super Bowl game between the Eagles and the Chiefs, as well as the pop culture sideshow, and listeners call in to share their plans including their predictions, their snacks and more.
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