Societal Challenges and Political Updates

On today’s show: Trump proposed a permanent displacement of Palestinians from Gaza. Reuters has more.

Meanwhile, Trump and Elon Musk are waging a two-front war as Musk does the president’s “dirty work.” Isaac Arnsdorf from the Washington Post has the story.

Kate Sosin from The 19th looks at the Trump administration’s moves to restrict the rights of transgender people.

Plus, Darren Beattie, who has made past controversial statements, has been named acting undersecretary of state for public diplomacy. The trial of the man accused in Salman Rushdie’s stabbing has begun. And the NFL plans to remove “End Racism” messaging in the end zone ahead of the Super Bowl.

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.