Press Play with Madeleine Brand
HBO's Jimmy O. Yang on making immigrants sexy and funny
Jimmy O. Yang is best known as Jian Yang on HBO’s “Silicon Valley.”
By Madeleine Brand • • 49m ListenPhoto of comedian and actor Jimmy O. Yang at KCRW by Amy Ta.
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5 storiesMore than 1000 migrants trek from Central American to U.S.
President Trump tweeted today, “Mexico has the absolute power stop these Caravans.” He went on to blame Congress and Democrats for scuttling a deal on DACA, and other things.
Read the story8 minRemembering 2 of California's great legal minds
Judge Stephen Reinhardt of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals died last week. Known as the court’s “liberal lion,” he had opinions overturned by the more conservative U.S. Supreme Court. President Trump will now appoint someone to fill his seat.
Read the story8 minCancer warnings on coffee and Prop 65
A California judge recent ruled that coffee sold in the state must have a label saying it may cause cancer. Is that warning too extreme? We talk about the origins of Prop 65, the state's Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act.
Read the story7 minJimmy O. Yang on 'Big Pimpin' as the American dream, and importance of immigrant characters
Jimmy O. Yang says his character Jian Yang on HBO’s “Silicon Valley” is just a younger version of himself. At age 13, he immigrated to Los Angeles from Hong Kong. He learned English and American culture by watching BET.
Read the story19 minRemembering David Bochco, creator of 80s TV hits
TV producer, showrunner and writer Steven Bochco created “LA Law,” “Hill Street Blues” and “NYPD Blue.” He died yesterday at age 74. He was fighting leukemia. Hollywood is mourning his loss today.
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