Stronger Than Yesterday: Antitrust Laws, Britney, Pride Diplomacy

First up: We’ll break down what Britney Spears told a court about her conservatorship this week, plus two more big SCOTUS decisions on college athletes and Snapchat free speech.

Next: No matter where you live, you’ve probably heard about an increase in “violent crime” lately. We’ll ask an expert why we’re seeing these trends and if President Biden’s new plan to combat crime could help.

Then: Big Tech rules the world. But Congress is trying to change that. A bipartisan group of legislators introduced five antitrust bills this month to make Big Tech … a lot less big. We’ll break down both sides of the debate about whether to rein them in. 

Plus: Earlier this year, President Biden promised to prioritize LGBTQ+ rights in America’s dealings abroad, via diplomacy, trade and immigration policy. We’ll investigate how well the U.S. is living up to that promise.

ICYMI: A few days ago, the Goldman Prize gave us this year’s real-life superheroes — six people whose environmental work is saving the planet. We’ll speak to one winner about how she got the plastic industry to back down in her home country.

On this episode, you’ll hear from: 

Louisa Aviles, director, Group Violence Intervention, John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Sarah Kate Ellis, president and CEO, GLAAD

Jessica Stern, executive director, OutRight Action International

Gloria Majiga-Kamoto, winner, Goldman Environmental Prize

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