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Now this week we examine Trump's recent polices and ask what kind of country are we? Explore the rising trend of egg freezing and if it's worth it. Look at how Lebron James' next move will impact the NBA free agency. And as Toys R Us closes up on Friday, we discuss the end of Geoffrey, the giraffe. So, let's dive in. Announced in May by Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Trump's zero tolerance immigration policy led to thousands of family separations. The change meant that all adults, undocumented immigrants, caught illegally entering the US were to be criminally prosecuted. Their children were to be placed under the care of the Office of Refugee Resettlement, also known as the ORR. More than 2, 300 children were separated from the adults they crossed the border with, provoking public outrage. Especially with the news of toddlers being detained in tender age shelters. On June 20th President Trump signed an executive order curtailing this policy, enabling families to stay together. But Trump's updated framework sidesteps the legal time limits on the detention of minors. Trump addressed his decisions impacting immigrant minors, stating this, We have to house these minors and we have to house them safely. And we should be taking good care of them, and then we should return them back home. On June 23rd, the Department of Homeland Security stated that 522 children were reunited with their families. But, provided no timeline for when the rest would be reunited. Many of the children separated from parents since May are in shelters and foster homes nationwide. This makes the process of reunification chaotic. And the ORR was already stretched thin prior to Trumps zero tolerance policy, with facilities being in 95 % full as of June 7th and 11, 000 children already in their custody. Presently, the Defense Department has been directed to build short- term detention camps on two Texas military bases to support the Trump Administration's ongoing immigration orders. But while Trump's immigration policies are an evolution of Clinton, Bush, and Obama era rules for border control and security, Trump's rhetoric is more extreme than that of previous presidents. Trump's recently called for the immediate deportation of undocumented immigrants with no judges or court cases, which would deprive them of their constitutional right of Due Process. Time editor at large, Karl Vick, joins me to examine how Trump's immigration policies are a departure from previous administrations, and what that means for our nation. Alright Carl thanks so much for joining us. Now tell us how is Trump's rhetoric different from past presidencies and why does it matter? One of the jobs of a president is to tell us who we are and presidents Historically had done that by invoking the founders, the principles in which the country was found at 4th of July next week an relatable rights, equality, optimism, and like even values. Humanist found. Trump doesn't talk like. Trump doesn't address the whole country. He really is the first president who just addresses his base, and in often in sort of terms of grievance and not in a sort of unifying positive ways. So, it's not hard to make it Too far a leap to think that this family separation policy came out of a dark place, [ LAUGH ] because he doesn't talk about bright ones. Now Trump's immigration plan is an evolution of past presidential policies, although more restrictive But what is dangerous about the way Trump speaks about the law and the constitution. Wow, he's been called by a former National Director of Intelligence, constitutionally illiterate. I mean, he doesn't really seem to understand the whole checks and balances system. We put him on the cover a couple of weeks ago looking as he is looking in the mirror and seeing a king He also has a real affinity you see in his foreign policy and how he deals with foreign leaders. He likes the authoritarians. He congratulates the President of China when he makes himself president for life. He congratulates Putin. He embraces all of these people who previous presidents Would keep a distance from and that combined with his, sort of, expansive view of his own office. It's kind of treacherous. It's not a great thing. mm hm. Alright Carl, well thank you for your insight. It's always a pleasure to have you here at The Breakdown. Thanks again. Thank you. How much is your fertility worth? As anxieties about motherhood, careers, and having it all spill into an era of me too, paid parental leave, and a gender pay gap conciousness, American women are having frank conversations about their reproductive health and their options. While reproductive tech like IVF isn't anything new, Egg freezing, which stores women's eggs for the future, is a new frontier. But fertility goals, posts on social media, and celebrities from Sophia Vergara to Olivia Munn discussing their decision to freeze their eggs has led to a mainstream conversation about the process. And has more women asking, how much does it cost and how do I pay for it? From the initial phase of freezing eggs with a single cycle ranging from 5, 000 to $ 8, 000 to refrigeration and the final stage of implantation, the entire process can cost upwards of $ 30, 000 Medical insurance doesn't cover most of the procedures. So patients are left footing the bill with the assistance of credit card debt, medical loans and fertility clinics payment plans. Still, for women interested in taking the plunge there are greater financing options than ever before. Even tech companies like Apple and Facebook have started covering the cost as an employee perk. But having a baby is expensive and adding to those cost before reaching pregnancy, puts women in a financially complicated position. There's also no certainty that the procedures will lead to a successful pregnancy. A recent study found that most women who freeze their eggs never end up using them. But less than 10 % of women returning for plantation. The thing that you absolutely need to know about agg freezing is that there is no guarantee that it will lead to a baby down the line. Some research shows that even if you're under 38 years old You only have about a 50 / 50 shot of seeing a live birth from this procedure. If it's for piece of mind, like the women that I interviewed, I'd say it's probably worth it if you have an extra 10 to $ 15, 000 to spend. If you're going to go into debt to pay for this, you might want to seek financial advice. Because it's just not, there are no guarantees. Kids cost a lot of money and if you're spending a ton of money just to get pregnant, it could lead to endless financial trouble down the line. If you're a single woman who's going through this process alone, it's really something that you should take into consideration. Still for some, the increased financing options, as well as the diverse medical resources gives women a greater say over their bodies and their family plans. [ BLANK_AUDIO ] NBA free agency officially begins on July 1st, and once again, all roads lead to LeBron. James has to inform the Cavs whether he intends to opt out of the final year of his contract. Should he decide to become an unrestricted free agent, Cleveland can outbid any other team by offering him a five year Contract worth approximately $ 205 million. Other orgs can pitch James starting on July 1st, but the Cavs don't have to wait since he's already on their team. Unlike two years ago when there was a salary cap spike and every Every team had money to spend, not many teams have a flexible cap space this year. It's why league- wide operations are waiting on James's move. Teams interested in recruiting him and even other free agents interested in those prospective teams Wait on James's decision. Lebron basically holds the NBA hostage until he decides. Currently in Golden State Warriors, Steph Curry is the only NBA player earning more than James for the 2017- 2018 season. James has changed teams during free agency twice in his career. First in 2010 when he left Cleveland to join the Miami Heat, leading to four finals trips and two rings. Second time was in 2014 when he returned to the Cavs resulting in four more finals appearances and an additional ring. Discussing his priorities earlier this month after the Cavs' loss in the finals, he said this. I mean, for me, I still have so much to give to the game, and like I said, when you have a goal, And you're able to accomplish that goal, it actually, for me personally, made me more hungry to continue to try to win championships. And I still wanna be in championship mode, and I think I've showed this year why I will still continue to be in championship mode. Currently, it's been rumored that Lakers, Cavaliers, and 76ers are expected to be James' top three choices. And the Lakers actually have a significant cap space to work with with a little over $ 45 million to spare. Heavyweights like Paul George and Chris Paul are also to hit free agency this summer. But it's a question of whether teams will be offering maximum salaries to these all stars. At the end of the summer, most free agency moves will follow what LeBron James decides. Hey, he's King James for a reason. [ BLANK_AUDIO ] While their jingle, I don't wanna grow up, I'm a Toys " R" Us kid, may be lodged in the brains of millions, the once popular retailer is no more. After 70 years, Toys " R" Us closes its doors on Friday, June 29th. The megastore that once was the arbitrator of toy trends, announced on March 15th it would be shutting down operations in the U S and Puerto Rico. Liquidation sales began on March 23rd, with some stores offering 90 % discounts. At the same time of the announcement, Toys R Us had 735 locations in the U S and employed 30, 000 Americans. But how did they get here? Pre internet age, Toys 'R' Us stood unrivalled in the toy market, but the 70 year old retailer met its end thanks to the Amazon internet era and that killed decisions. In september 2017, the company's 5 billion dollar debt from a 2005 buy out consumed the chain And it filed for bankruptcy. At the time it did receive a $ 3 billion loan to help turn its business around. But it wasn't enough to position Toys R Us competitively against the existing retail space. When it comes to toys, brand loyalty is to the manufacturer, not the retailer. So if you're buying the latest Barbie, it doesn't matter who you buy it from Just that it's convenient, that makes an intensely competitive market and Toys R Us was priced out especially under the stress of existing debt. As a result the company couldn't invest in customer experiences to keep Geoffrey the giraffe relevant. And while American's won't be hearing the Toys R Us jingle anytime soon, the mega store received bids of more than $ 1 billion for its Asia operations in April Toy sales are projected to grow five times faster in Asia than in North America in the next three years. Meanwhile this bankruptcy does not mark the end of the American retail experience. Internet giant Amazon was reported interested in buying some of Toys R Us' empty stores fronts. For now Toys R Us' bankruptcy ushers in a story Close to a childhood rite of passage for many Americans. We'll miss you, Geoffrey. And that's the breakdown for this week. 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