Surgeon general nominee, power of lower courts, Tennis’ final album

As surgeon general, Casey Means would be able to advocate for alternative medicine that may not have been scientifically vetted. 

On May 15, the Supreme Court takes up President Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship for certain children of immigrants, but this case is really about the power of lower courts to issue nationwide injunctions.

Patrick Riley and Alaina Moore originated with breezy, seaside tunes and evolved to churn out synth-pop and rock with R&B influences. Their seventh and last studio album is “Face Down in the Garden.”

Host Madeleine Brand looks at news, culture and emerging trends through the lens of Los Angeles.