Diplomatic Efforts, Health Crisis, and Gender Representation in Film

On today’s show: The Washington Post’s Silvia Foster-Frau explains why lawyers worry that migrants sent to Guantánamo Bay are in a “legal black hole.”

The Wall Street Journal’s Brian Schwartz examines the role of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and why Trump has turned his attention to it.

The Trump administration negotiated the release of Marc Fogel, an American teacher imprisoned in Russia. NBC News details how the move plays into larger talks about ending the war in Ukraine. 

Plus, Trump insisted the U.S. will take over Gaza during a meeting with Jordan’s King Abdullah, flu cases surged to a 15-year high, and women actors have reached parity with men in Hollywood.

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.