Press Play with Madeleine Brand
A Civil Rights Generation Gap, Unregulated Food and More
In light of ongoing protests and violence in Ferguson, Missouri, some are wondering if there’s a generation gap when it comes to civil rights in America today. We take a look at that and at the movement to put wearable cameras on all police officers.
By Barbara Bogaev • • 52m ListenAs protests continue in Ferguson, Missouri, religious and civil leaders like Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton have been telling protesters “don’t riot… vote.” But how is the message going over with young, frustrated demonstrators? Next, we look at the state of police body cameras -- how widespread are they, and what privacy concerns do they raise? In our weekly TV roundup, we take a look at the massive amount of Simpsons episodes that are going to be at everyone’s fingertips. Then, we look at why the U.S. dropped its efforts to adopt the metric system in the ‘70s. And finally, we look at how unregulated additives have made their way into our food.
Banner Image: Rally in Dallas to honor those affected by police brutality; Credit: heliumfactory.com
