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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Defining the 'alt-right,' and how teachers explain politics

There’s been a lot of discussion about the term “alt-right,” and some say journalists shouldn’t use the term because it disguises the true nature of who’s behind it. Two Los Angeles teachers share how they’re helping their students navigate life after the election.

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By Madeleine Brand • Nov 23, 2016 • 52m Listen

There’s been a lot of discussion about the term “alt-right,” and some say journalists shouldn’t use the term because it disguises the true nature of who’s behind it.

Two Los Angeles teachers share how they’re helping their students navigate life after the election.

Californians voted to speed up executions for prisoners on death row, so we look at how the new law will work.

Critics review Disney’s new “Moana,” the thriller “Allied,” and “Rules Don’t Apply,” which tells the story of Howard Hughes.

The long holiday retail weekend starts earlier now -- on Gray Thursday. But is it worth it for customers and retailers?

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    Host, 'Press Play'

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