Nov 21, 2017

11/21/2017: It’s an odd moment to talk about net neutrality

Debate on net neutrality can get a little tangled, like these network cables. Michael Bocchieri/Getty Images

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai said today he's going to ask the commission, which is split along party lines in favor the GOP, to get rid of Obama-era rules around net neutrality and adopt a more free-market approach. The move comes at a confusing time for telecommunications policy in this country, and we'll talk about it. Then: About 60,000 Haitians living in the United States are trying to figure out what's next. The Trump administration said it's not going to renew protections that let people driven out of their homes from disaster or war live and work legally here. Citizens of 10 countries currently have that status, and Haitians are the second group this month to get a heads up that their time is running out. Finally, we'll bring you the latest on NAFTA negotiations and a new book about Indian food.

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Getting to know Bollywood, one meal at a time

by Kai Ryssdal and Bridget Bodnar

Nov 21, 2017

Sri Rao is one of the few Americans who's worked in the Indian movie industry. His new book is part film guide, part cookbook.

Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan performs on stage during the 18th International Indian Film Academy Festival in East Rutherford, New Jersey, in July.

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Here’s how homebuyers and brokers are reacting to the tax bill

by Reema Khrais

Nov 21, 2017

Real estate brokers say the proposed tax changes would hit expensive cities the hardest.

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Tens of thousands of Haitians and others face losing their temporary legal status

by Kimberly Adams

Nov 21, 2017

The Trump administration is ending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, Nicaraguans and maybe other groups.

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How Congress deals with sexual harassment allegations

by Kai Ryssdal and Hayley Hershman

Nov 21, 2017

And what tax payer dollars have to do with it.

Rep. John Conyers of Michigan is the latest politician to be accused of sexual harassment.

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Time to pay attention to net neutrality again

by Kai Ryssdal and Shaheen Ainpour

Nov 21, 2017

The Federal Communications Commission will not uphold Obama-era net neutrality rules. Today, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai asked the commission to adopt a more free-market approach to regulating the internet. Net neutrality is the idea that all data transmitted over the internet be treated equally and companies can’t slow down or charge different rates for different […]

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Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai said today he’s going to ask the commission, which is split along party lines in favor the GOP, to get rid of Obama-era rules around net neutrality and adopt a more free-market approach. The move comes at a confusing time for telecommunications policy in this country, and we’ll talk about it. Then: About 60,000 Haitians living in the United States are trying to figure out what’s next. The Trump administration said it’s not going to renew protections that let people driven out of their homes from disaster or war live and work legally here. Citizens of 10 countries currently have that status, and Haitians are the second group this month to get a heads up that their time is running out. Finally, we’ll bring you the latest on NAFTA negotiations and a new book about Indian food.