Psychologist, Professor
Forensic psychologist and psychiatry professor at UC San Diego’s School of Medicine.
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Reid Meloy
FROM Reid Meloy
Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Orlando Narratives Politicians including President Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are already spinning conclusions from the massacre in Orlando on Sunday. Meanwhile, theories about shooter Omar Mateen’s motives are still speculative: He was a radicalized follower of ISIS. He was a closeted gay man. He was a violent homophobe. He was mentally unstable. After mass shootings politicians and the media grab for quick explanations. But what are the pitfalls in that?
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Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Investigation into Les Moonves uncovers more cases of alleged sexual misconduct The board of CBS hired two law firms to investigate the sexual misconduct allegations against former CEO Les Moonves. The draft report was leaked. It says Moonves repeatedly lied to investigators, and destroyed evidence to save his reputation and severance.
Design and Architecture
Rethinking homes in fire-prone areas Hundreds of residents of Malibu lost their homes during the Woolsey Fire last month. Now the city is starting to rebuild. But there are some big questions to consider. Should houses be permitted in the most fire-prone areas? Should homes be rebuilt with more fire-resistant materials?