'Minneapolis on Edge'; Hochul and Mamdani Propose Universal Childcare for 2-Year-Olds; Protecting Kids' Online Safety; Millennials and Their Prenups

The Brian Lehrer Show | Jan 9
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On today's show:
  • Rachel Leingang, Midwest political correspondent for Guardian US, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, talks about how Minneapolis is "on edge" after the fatal shooting of a civilian by an ICE agent, which came after weeks of tension between the Somali community and the Trump administration, and Republicans' spotlight of fraud at child care centers in the state.

  • Rebecca Bailin, executive director of New Yorkers United for Child Care, talks about governor Hochul and mayor Mamdani's announcement on their proposed universal 2-Care program which would provide free child care for New York City's 2-year-olds, and her work advocating for child care in New York.
  • Governor Kathy Hochul is backing new legislation aimed at protecting children and teens online. Kris Perry, Executive Director of Children & Screens: Institute of Digital Media and Child Development, discusses the impact of technology and social media on young people and unpacks various legislative efforts to protect kids on the internet.
  • Jennifer Wilson, staff writer at The New Yorker covering books and culture, discusses her latest reporting on how prenuptial agreements are being embraced by millennials — including many who don’t have all that much personal wealth to divvy up.

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