Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Rachel Dolezal and Race Identity, 'Game of Thrones,' and Border Shootings

We discuss Rachel Dolezal, the former Washington state NAACP chapter head who apparently pretended to be black, and how her story reflects larger questions about racial identity in the U.S.

By Madeleine Brand • Jun 15, 2015 • 51m Listen

We begin with a discussion about Rachel Dolezal, the former Washington state NAACP chapter head who apparently pretended to be black, and how her story reflects larger questions about racial identity in the U.S. Then, in our weekly TV roundup, our critics hash out last night’s Game of Thrones season finale and more. Next, author Katherine Taylor talks to Madeleine about her new novel, Valley Fever, which is set in Fresno during a drought. And finally, why have border protection authorities decided not to take any action against agents who may have been involved in unjustified shootings?

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Madeleine Brand
Host, 'Press Play'
Jolie Myers
Managing Producer, 'Press Play'
Matt Holzman
Producer, 'The Document'
Anna Scott
Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Rachel Dolezal and Race Identity, 'Game of Thrones,' and Border Shootings

We discuss Rachel Dolezal, the former Washington state NAACP chapter head who apparently pretended to be black, and how her story reflects larger questions about racial identity in the U.S.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Rachel Dolezal and Race Identity, 'Game of Thrones,' and Border Shootings

We discuss Rachel Dolezal, the former Washington state NAACP chapter head who apparently pretended to be black, and how her story reflects larger questions about racial identity in the U.S.

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