Press Play with Madeleine Brand
The Science of Sleep Deprivation, New Credit Rules and Brian Williams
As we adjust to Daylight Saving Time, we look at some new science on the consequences of sleep deprivation. Turns out, even as little as 30 minutes of lost sleep can increase the risk of obesity and diseases like diabetes.
By Madeleine Brand • • 51m ListenAs we adjust to Daylight Saving Time, we look at some new science on the consequences of sleep deprivation. Then, the three major credit bureaus agreed today to changes that could make it easier for consumers to repair damaged credit. In our weekly TV roundup, we examine new revelations about the Brian Williams scandal over his fabricated anecdotes about reporting from Iraq. Next, Madeleine speaks with novelist Paul Beatty about his new Los Angeles-set novel, The Sellout. And finally, a status update on the mountain lions of Los Angeles.
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