Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Stillborn Legal Fight, March Madness and Brains on Music
"Fetal harm" prosecutions, March Madness, unvaccinated children, and your brain on music.
By Madeleine Brand • • 51m ListenA woman in Mississippi may go on trial for murder after she gave birth to a stillborn infant. Since she smoked crack during her pregnancy, prosecutors say the young woman is responsible for the death of her child. We also look at how March Madness became so mad. We talk to a doctor who’s struggling with whether he should treat kids whose parents purposely didn’t get them vaccinated. And we look at the science behind music and our brains.
Banner Image: FEB. 13, 2011-Coral Gables, Florida, U.S - Duke Blue Devils guard Nolan Smith (2) drive past Miami Hurricanes guard Durand Scott (1) during the game between Miami and Duke at Bank United Center in Coral Gables, Florida.The Duke Blue Devils defeated the Miami Hurricanes 81-71; Credit: Luis Blanco
