Press Play with Madeleine Brand
A Biker Gang Shoot Out, The End of 'Mad Men,' and a Voteria
Nine people were killed and 18 injured in a shootout between rival motorcycle gangs in Waco, Texas on Sunday. Police have made 170 arrests. We look at what started the fight and the state of biker gangs.
By Madeleine Brand • • 50m ListenToday we start with a look at the motorcycle gang shootout in Waco, Texas that left nine dead and another 18 injured. During Sunday’s battle, five rival biker gangs fought at a local sports bar. We look at what started the fight and the state of biker gangs. Then, for our Monday TV-roundup, Mad Men aired its final episode last night after seven seasons, and TV held its giant preview party known as “The Upfronts.” After that, LA is trying a new tactic to improve voter turnout: cold, hard cash. In District 5, the Voteria gives anyone who shows up a chance to win $25,000. Finally, students have filed a lawsuit against Compton school district. They argue that the school is neglecting to accommodate the special needs of students affected by trauma.
Banner Image: Several motorcycles are seen in the parking lot of the Twin Peaks Sports Bar and Grill in Waco, Texas May 18, 2015. Bikers from at least five rival gangs attacked each other with guns, knives, brass knuckles, clubs and motorcycle chains at a Twin Peaks Sports Bar and Grill in the central Texas city. No bystanders or police were injured, police said. REUTERS/Laura Buckman
