Sanctuary cities, which traditionally offer haven to undocumented immigrants who are not violent offenders, could face the loss of federal funds under the Trump administration. Jim discusses the implications of this potential action with Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone ( @JoeCurtatone ) and Bristol County Sheriff Tom Hodgson ( @Sheriff_Hodgson ).
Could Rudy Giuliani be the next Secretary of State and how will the foreign policy be shaped in a Trump administration? Jim talks to Charles Sennott of the Groundtruth Project ( @cmsennott ) and Jim Walsh, research associate at MIT’s Security Studies Program ( @drjimwalshmit ).
Since the election, wearing safety pins has become a new phenomenon. What message are the wearers trying to send? WGBH’s Stephanie Leydon ( @stephanieleydon ) explains.
Why does it take so long for the state to implement the will of the voters? Jim offers his thoughts in relation to the medicinal marijuana ballot question a few years ago, and why it could send a bad sign for when legal recreational pot will be sold.