Director Sarah Polley finds hope for democracy in ‘Women Talking’

L to R: Emily Mitchell stars as Miep, Claire Foy as Salome, and Rooney Mara as Ona in “Women Talking.”

L to R: Emily Mitchell stars as Miep, Claire Foy as Salome, and Rooney Mara as Ona in “Women Talking.” Credit: Michael Gibson.

In the film “Women Talking,” Mennonite women were drugged and raped by men in their community, and they’re debating whether to fight or leave.

Marjorie Taylor Greene and Paul Gosar were previously kicked off House committees for making violent or extreme statements. Now they’re expected to serve on the House Oversight Committee.

Over the weekend, people in Israel were protesting Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to overhaul the country’s judicial system. He formed the most right-wing government in the country’s history.

LAPD Chief Michel Moore is facing a tough fight to earn a second term. It comes after three men died following recent encounters with police.

Egg prices have jumped roughly 60% over the last year because tens of millions of birds have been infected by a severe outbreak of the avian flu.

From this Episode:

Credits

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Marcelle Hutchins, Robin Estrin