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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Host Madeleine Brand looks at news, culture and emerging trends through the lens of Los Angeles.

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Latest Episode

Caribbean boat strikes, Signal fiasco. Could Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s days be numbered?

Plus, why self-driving cars could be a “public health breakthrough,” a new documentary follows a woman in rural Iran who won a seat on her village council, and our weekly film reviews.

Dec 4, 2025 • 50m Listen

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Host Madeleine Brand looks at news, culture and emerging trends through the lens of Los Angeles.

Show Credits

Madeleine BrandHost, 'Press Play'

Brian HardzinskiManaging Producer, Press Play

Angie PerrinProducer, Press Play

Robin EstrinSenior Producer, Press Play

Jack RossProducer, Press Play

Nihar PatelProducer