Burning of Three Black Churches Serves as Reminder of Racism’s Continuing Legacy

The Takeaway

Burning of Three Black Churches Serves as Reminder of Racism’s Continuing Legacy

The churches were all burned in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, over the course of ten days in March.

Congress Investigates the High Cost of Insulin

The price of insulin has nearly tripled in the last decade. Congress is now investigating why.

An Uncertain Path Forward for Transgender Troops

On Friday, the Trump administration banned transgender people from openly enlisting in the military. Advocates say this marks a return to “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” for transgender troops.

Guests:

Dr. Ibram X Kendi

Dr. Randal Maurice Jelks

Robin Feldman

Aaron Belkin

Blake Dremann

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