Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Brexit, The Day After
Britain has voted to drop out of the European Union. What are the implications? And who is Boris Johnson, the likely successor to Prime Minister David Cameron?
By Madeleine Brand • • 51m ListenBritain has voted to drop out of the European Union. What happens now? And who is Boris Johnson, the face of the Brexit campaign and the likely successor to Prime Minister David Cameron?
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5 storiesBrexit, The Day After
Britain has voted to leave the European Union. Already there’s political and economic turmoil, the threat of Scotland and Northern Ireland seceding from Great Britain, and a lot of open questions about the future in Europe.
Read the story9 minWho is Boris Johnson?
Boris Johnson, former two-term mayor of London, known for his mop of blonde hair and flamboyant style, has been the face of the Brexit campaign. Now that British Prime Minister David Cameron is stepping down, Johnson is the front-runner to replace him. What do we know about Boris Johnson?
Read the story7 minWill LA Implement New Restrictions on Airbnb?
Los Angeles is now closer to implementing new restrictions on short term rentals like Airbnb. The City Planning Commission approved an ordinance that would cap the number of days someone can rent out their space. The max would be 180 days a year under the new rule.
Read the story10 minNew Releases: ‘The Shallows,’ ‘Swiss Army Man,’ and ‘Neon Demon’
In our weekly segment on the newest film releases, we look at the Independence Day sequel; a shark attack thriller, “The Shallows”; a buddy comedy with one live and one dead buddy, “Swiss Army Man”; and “Neon Demon,” a moody thriller about models in LA.
Read the story14 minHow Will Brexit Affect Hollywood?
The thorny battle over the Brexit vote had a certain “Game of Thrones” quality to it. Which is ironic, since it may actually have an effect on programs like “Game of Thrones” that film all over Europe, taking advantage of free movement between EU countries, including Britain.
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