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Weekly Wrap: Transgender Military Ban, Chunky 'Dad' Sneakers, Plus Who Uses Twitter?

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A festivalgoer wears Balenciaga sneakers during the 2019 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival. Brands such as Balenciaga have brought chunky sneakers, such as their Triple S model, into the world of high fashion.

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The Trump administration's ban on transgender people serving openly in the military is in effect, but how is it being felt? A new Pew study dives into who actually uses the social network Twitter. Plus, Sam calls up a fashion critic to find out why big, chunky sneakers made a comeback — particularly in the world of high fashion. Sam is joined this week by KUT reporter Ashley Lopez and Dallas Morning News reporter Lauren McGaughy.

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