We've discovered that it's hard to talk about what you think is important without talking about what everyone is talking about, so we set a timer to tick through the public frenzy stories of the week: the pardon memo, Roseanne and Samantha Bee, and the Bill Clinton interview. Then, we get down to business, talking about contemplated cuts to U.S. Special Forces in Africa and the Niger report, the impact of trade tariffs on America's alliances in the world, and news that Facebook had partnerships with 60 device makers involve data-sharing. 

Sarah shares a quick update on the Supreme Court's decision in the Masterpiece Cakeshop case. 

To celebrate Pride Month, we're highlighting the accomplishments of LGBTQ leaders every Tuesday. Today, we feature Annise Parker, former mayor of Houston and President and CEO of the Victory Fund. 

For our main segment, we discuss Matthew Stewart's "The Birth of the New American Aristocracy," income equality, insecurity, and living in relationship with each other. 

Outside of politics, Beth is thinking about music and Sarah about summer family fun. 

Recommended Resources: 

africa-pivot-major-powers.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage"> Contemplated Special Forces Cuts in Africa

niger-ambush-investigation.html"> Lessons from the Niger Report 

Justin Trudeau Interview 

Macron and Trump Call 

device-partners-users-friends-data.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage"> Facebook and Data Sharing

The Victory Fund 

Annise Parker on Family 

Annise Parker Family (video) 

The Birth of the New American Aristocracy 

Richard Rohr on The Third Way 

A Book That Takes Its Time 

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