Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Death at 75, Plastic Ban Bag, and Comedian Hari Kondabolu
Ezekiel Emanuel says he only wants to live until age 75. He joins us to explain why. Plus, comedian Hari Kondabolu joins us, and Madeleine helps him write some jokes.
Today on Press Play, we look at two new California laws: One aimed at curbing sexual assault on campuses, another that bans single-use plastic bags at grocery stores and quickie-marts. We also talk about the relationship between doctors and drug companies. Comedian Hari Kondabolu mixes politics and stand-up, but he doesn’t like to be labeled a “political comedian.” He joins us to explain why, and Madeleine helps him write some jokes. And Ezekiel Emanuel tells us why he only wants to live until age 75.
Banner Image: Comedian Hari Kondabolu; Credit: "Hari-Kondabolu-2011" by Dapwell - Own work. Licensed under CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.