Trump’s business deals in Persian Gulf, refugee status for white South Africans

Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Trump’s business deals in Persian Gulf, refugee status for white South Africans

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Published on May 13, 2025, 5:42:03 PM
Total time: 00:51:41

Episode Description

Qatar plans to give President Trump a plane to use as Air Force One, which even some supporters say crosses a line. But the appearance of corruption doesn’t stop there.

The Trump administration gave refugee status to white South Africans, despite no evidence they face more danger than Black South Africans. 

“Uptown Girl” Christie Brinkley is out with a new biography about becoming the biggest model of the 1980s.

The Cannes Film Festival kicks off today. There’s a new “Mission: Impossible” and films from Spike Lee, Ari Aster, and Lynne Ramsay.

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