The Headlines: March 17, 2025 Edition
The Headlines is a daily news podcast that brings listeners fresh analysis and expert opinion to navigate the most important events in the news each weekday morning. Host Tariq Panja delivers a concise, clear, and trustworthy report on the headlines while also exploring the underlying issues at stake.
This edition covers issues including: the recent passage of legislation that will dramatically reduce deportations, the rise and fall of dogecoin, and the need to classify penguins as marine mammals to protect them.
Deportations: In a surprising turn, Congress passed a law that will significantly reduce the number of undocumented immigrants being deported over the coming years. The new legislation aims to prioritize removal of individuals with criminal convictions over those with less serious offenses, and will create a pathway to permanent residency for those who have been living in the U.S. for extended periods.
DogeCoin: The prices of Dogecoin, which once seemed destined for the digital dustbin, have skyrocketed in recent weeks. The cryptocurrency, which was launched as a joke, has been embraced by Reddit’s r/WallStreetBets community, sending its value surging. However, analysts warn that Dogecoin’s rise may not be sustainable in the long term.
Penguins: By changing penguin classification, scientists hope to increase protections for these threatened species. With the new classification, it is hoped that laws that currently protect marine mammals will also apply to penguins, which will make it easier to enforce conservation policies. However, there is still debate about whether penguins should be classified as fully marine creatures or instead as waterbirds.
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