Coming up on today’s show:
Earlier this month, the Anti-Defamation League released a report that found that white supremacist propaganda on college campuses increased by 258 percent between fall 2016 and fall 2017. Jonathan Greenblatt, national director and CEO of the Anti-Defamation League, contextualizes the rise in white supremacist activity on college campuses nationwide. Journalist Candice Bernd has been examining specific incidents, and how universities are toeing the line between free speech, while students and the college community are demanding a more proactive approach.
The 142nd annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog show crowned a winner last night in New York City. Flynn, a bichon frisé, was named Best in Show. Sarah Montague, co-host of the podcastDog Story and The Takeaway’s resident Westminster reporter, brings us the highs and lows of this year’s competition.
This episode is hosted by Tanzina Vega
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