Trump Targets Birthright Citizenship Again, ‘Recess Therapy’ Creator on What Kids Can Teach Adults
Aug 8, 2026 · 21m
Summary
This episode covers a federal judge ordering the Trump administration to pay $65 million to legal aid groups representing migrant children. It also details new San Francisco laws expanding paid parental leave and analyzes Trump’s executive orders attempting to restrict birthright citizenship. Finally, Julian Shapiro Barnum discusses his book on adopting children’s emotional honesty and imagination to improve adult well-being.
Topics discussed
Legal aid groups to receive $65M for migrant children
SF signs law for paid parental leave within 90 days
Trump's new executive orders on birthright citizenship
Julian Shapiro Barnum: Professional child interviewer
Why ages 2-9 are the sweet spot for interviews
What adults can learn from children's impulses
How self-preservation makes us lose our childishness
Reclaiming 'childish' traits to improve adult life
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