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Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Rep. Jackie Speier on how the Jonestown mass shooting changed her life It’s been 40 years since the Jonestown massacre, and the killing of California Congressman Leo Ryan. One of those wounded was Ryan’s aide, Jackie Speier. She survived, and is now a Congresswoman in Ryan’s old seat.
Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Why aren’t Americans buying compact cars? One of the stars of this year’s LA Auto Show is Jeep’s all-new pickup truck, the Gladiator. Truck and SUV sales have been doing well, accounting for two-thirds of the U.S. market last year. Sedans and compact cars are expected to drop below 30 percent of the market this year.
Press Play with Madeleine Brand
A.I. makes it tough distinguish real from fake videos A research group at the University of Washington recently created a video of President Obama saying words that someone else actually said. But the video looked real. Artificial Intelligence and a new field called “image synthesis” are making it easier to manipulate videos.
Press Play with Madeleine Brand
LA Chef Shirley Chung’s modern American take on traditional Chinese cuisine Shirley Chung has been making dumplings since she was 6 years old in her native Beijing. She immigrated to the U.S. when she was 17, and soon after worked for celebrity chefs Jose Andres and Thomas Keller. Now she likes to make mochi donuts, cheeseburger potstickers and vegan dumplings with spicy tofu aioli.
Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Can President Trump close the US-Mexico border? A group of migrants rushed the wall between Tijuana and San Diego on Sunday. The Border Patrol responded with tear gas. Forty-two people who managed to make it across were arrested on the U.S side. The border was closed for more than five hours at San Ysidro. We look at what happened, and discuss the legal questions around it.
Press Play with Madeleine Brand
James Baldwin’s picture book shows realities of urban black childhood The day after Thanksgiving, we replay some of Press Play’s best interviews of the year, including one with the niece of civil rights activist James Baldwin. If Thanksgiving has you yearning for a year-long nap, that’s what the protagonist tries to do in Ottessa Moshfegh’s novel. And Joel Sartore is on a mission to photograph all endangered animals.
Press Play with Madeleine Brand
How an LA resident connected to her Persian roots through food On this Thanksgiving, we rebroadcast some of Press Play’s favorite segments of the year. We hear from Naz Deravian about her cookbook of Persian recipes and the memories they evoked. If you’re flying, we give tips on staying healthy while onboard. Also, do vitamin IV drips work, and why have restaurants gotten rid of salt shakers?
Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Native American chef on crafting an alternative Thanksgiving Chef Sean Sherman, a member of the Oglala Lakota Sioux tribe, explains how we got the false story of “Indians and pilgrims.” For his Thanksgiving, he uses regional ingredients that are all around him, and cuts out European ingredients, including dairy and processed sugar.
Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Cramped shelters, illnesses, few resources: Camp Fire evacuees feel the strain Resources to help the tens of thousands of Camp Fire evacuees are strapped. Shelters are overcrowded. Hotels are at capacity. People are living in tents. A stomach illness resembling norovirus is spreading. Now weather forecasters are predicting heavy rain this week, which could worsen the situation.
Press Play with Madeleine Brand
As some residents return to Malibu, what does the damage look like? The Woolsey Fire is 94 percent contained, after burning close to 100,000 acres. Authorities have begun allowing some residents back into Malibu. But officials warn that broken power poles, debris-filled roadways, and broken gas lines still pose serious threats to safety.
Press Play with Madeleine Brand
What both sides of the US-Mexico border look like as migrants arrive The migrant caravan has started arriving at the border. Thousands are expected over the coming days in Tijuana, where there has already been violence between locals and migrants. North of the border, some 6000 U.S. troops have been waiting. We visit both sides.
Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Should we keep rebuilding in fire-prone Malibu? Private firefighters successfully defended Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s $50 million mansion from the Woolsey Fire. Insurance companies with a lot at stake have recently started hiring private wildfire defense teams to protect their clients’ properties.
Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Why reading on a page is different from reading on a screen Reading literature not only stirs up empathy, it changes our brains. So what happens to our brains when we no longer deep-read, but skim through pages in between digital disruptions, or read only short blurbs on our phones and other devices?
Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Rep. Schiff’s priorities for the House Intelligence Committee In January, Burbank Congressman Adam Schiff is expected to be chairman of the House Intelligence Committee. We ask what investigations he will open, and what recourse there will be if Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker shuts down Mueller’s Russia probe.
Press Play with Madeleine Brand
‘A Private War’ director on whether the danger of war reporting is worth it What does it take to be a war correspondent? What kind of person is drawn to cover death and destruction? And does the reporting make any difference? They’re questions raised in “A Private War.” It stars Rosamund Pike as Marie Colvin, who’s covered atrocities in Sri Lanka, Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, and Syria.
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Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Documentary challenges how black life is portrayed on screen In his directorial debut, RaMell Ross ruminates on how black life has been portrayed. “Hale County This Morning, This Evening” focuses on the lives of people trying to eke out a living in Alabama’s catfish industry. It’s shortlisted for an Oscar.
Art Talk
Evan Holloway and Fred Eversley at Kordansky Gallery Hunter Drohojowska-Philp talks about two artists with different approaches to sculpture.
Orange County Line
Two Republicans, Loretta Sanchez Vie for 3rd Supervisorial Seat With the election of Supervisor Todd Spitzer to the Orange County District Attorney's office, three prominent OC politicians seem likely to run for the 3rd District, which goes from Yorba Linda to the north to Irvine in the South and extends into OC's canyon countries.
The Business
Spike Lee and John David Washington on ‘BlacKkKlansman’ Could this be the year the Academy finally nominates Spike Lee for Best Director or Best Picture? ‘BlacKkKlansman’ is looking like a contender. The film is based on the true story of black police officer Ron Stallworth, who went undercover with the KKK in the 1970s.