Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Leland Yee Arrest, State of the News, Free to Be You & Me
Today on Press Play: Leland Yee is accused of criminal wrongdoing, the state of the media, rethinking broccoli, and revisiting 'Free to Be... You and Me.'
By Madeleine Brand • • 52m ListenA new report from the Pew Research Journalism Project takes a look at the good, bad and ugly of modern news media. Also, what do new promotions in the Murdoch media empire mean for the future of News Corp. and our entertainment and news? Plus: Leland Yee becomes the latest California legislator to be accused of criminal wrongdoing. We find out what the accusations are. We also talk vegetables: Broccoli has a reputation for being the most boring food. We talk to a man who wants to change that. Also, it’s been 40 years since Free to Be... You and Me aired on ABC. The show, music and book became a cultural phenomenon, despite a rather radical message for 1972 America.
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In this episode
5 storiesState of the News Media
The annual Pew Research Center’s report on the state of the media is out. As expected, there’s a big increase in digital news. 30% of Americans get their news from Facebook, but most Americans still get their news from TV.
Read the story9 minMurdoch Moves
In a surprise move, 83-year-old media mogul Rupert Murdoch is giving his two sons new positions in his companies, apparently setting them up to succeed him. Lachlan Murdoch, Rupert’s oldest son, was named non-executive co-chairman of 21st Century Fox and the News Corp. today.
Read the story8 minRethinking Broccoli
Broccoli has a reputation for being one of the most boring foods, even amongst its vegetable peers. But our foodie friend Dan Pashman says it’s time for a PR makeover for broccoli. He joins us to explain how we’re eating it wrong.
Read the story8 minFree to Be... You and Me
If you were a child in the 1970’s, you might remember the TV special Free To Be... You and Me that aired 40 years ago this month. The show was one part of a multi-media project that also included a record and a book.
Read the story13 minLeland Yee
Leland Yee, a Democratic state senator from San Francisco, was arrested today in an FBI corruption investigation. His is only one of a string of arrests across San Francisco that have also netted infamous Chinatown gangster Raymond "Shrimp Boy" Chow.
Read the story9 min
