Newshour California's governor says National Guards deployment to LA is illegal
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Jun 9, 2025 California's Governor labels the deployment of National Guards in LA as illegal, promising to challenge it legally. A journalist shares his harrowing experience of being injured during protests. Meanwhile, discussions about a significant prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine unfold. The podcast also explores critical conversations around protecting oceans at a global conference, as well as the economic pressures from U.S. trade tariffs affecting sectors like Spain’s jamón ibérico industry.
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Legal Clash Over Guard Deployment
- The National Guard deployment in LA is seen as illegal by Governor Newsom but necessary by the Trump administration.
- The deployment escalates tensions and polarizes narratives about law enforcement and immigration enforcement in LA.
Journalist Injured by Police Fire
- British photojournalist Nick Stern was shot in the leg by a plastic bullet while covering LA protests.
- Despite visible press credentials, he suffered serious injury and required hospital surgery.
Protect Oceans from Bottom Trawling
- Some fishing practices like bottom trawling should be banned in vulnerable ocean areas.
- Protecting these habitats can increase fish stocks and ensure sustainable fisheries.