Press Play with Madeleine Brand
State of the State, Coastal Commission Coup, #OscarsSoWhite
Today we look at Gov. Jerry Brown’s 13th State of the State Address. That’s followed up by a look at the ongoing turmoil in what was one of the biggest accomplishments of Brown’s first term: the California Coastal Commission.
By Madeleine Brand • • 52m ListenToday we start by reviewing Gov. Jerry Brown’s 13th State of the State Address. Brown’s focus since the California recession has been fiscal discipline. Next, an inside look at the turmoil going on within the California Coastal Commission. Some members are calling for the firing of the commission’s executive director. After that, #OscarsSoWhite redux. Jada Pinkett Smith called for a boycott of the Oscars this week. Comedy duo ‘Frangela’ joins us to give their perspective on the issue. Then, Brian Knappenberger talks about his new series on surveillance in the digital age. Finally, our usual web roundup with Xeni Jardin.
