A New Pope, ICE Raids, Labor Disruptions, and a Major Opioid Settlement

Apr 23, 2025
3 mins

Episode Description

The Catholic Church prepares to elect a new pope following the death of Pope Francis. Southeast Asian immigrants in Southern California are being detained or deported during routine ICE check-ins. Labor negotiations across California stall after the Trump administration fires federal mediators. And Walgreens agrees to pay up to $350 million in an opioid settlement as it prepares to close 1,200 stores.

 

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