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The Scramble is Scrambled Over This Election

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Donald Trump canceled his big speech on immigration scheduled for Thursday. It could have something to do with the comments he made to his new Hispanic advisory council suggesting he'd like to find a more "humane" approach to dealing with the undocumented immigrants he has - up to now - wanted to deport. Up to now, his supporters have been loyal despite policy pronouncements contrary to their views. Immigration may be the one area they won't tolerate a back-pedal. We talk about this and more news in politics.

Also this hour: Jay Fishman, chairman and former chief executive officer died Friday from ALS. We rebroadcast an interview we had with Jay in March about his advocacy for the disease that took his life.

Lastly, final words on Rio.

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  • Eric Levitz - Associate Editor at New York Magazine’s Daily Intelligencer
  • Jay Fishman - Former Chairman and CEO of Travelers
  • Katie Herzog - Writes about news for Grist
  • Sarah Robbins - Journalist for BBC in Brazil

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Colin McEnroe, Chion Wolf, and Jonathan McNicol contributed to this show. 

Betsy started as an intern at WNPR in 2011 after earning a Master's Degree in American and Museum Studies from Trinity College. She served as the Senior Producer for 'The Colin McEnroe Show' for several years before stepping down in 2021 and returning to her previous career as a registered nurse. She still produces shows with Colin and the team when her schedule allows.

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Congress has eliminated all funding for public media.

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