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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    A Biker Gang Shoot Out, The End of 'Mad Men,' and a Voteria

    Nine people were killed and 18 injured in a shootout between rival motorcycle gangs in Waco, Texas on Sunday. Police have made 170 arrests. We look at what started the fight and the state of biker gangs.

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    By Madeleine Brand • May 18, 2015 • 50m Listen

    Today we start with a look at the motorcycle gang shootout in Waco, Texas that left nine dead and another 18 injured. During Sunday’s battle, five rival biker gangs fought at a local sports bar. We look at what started the fight and the state of biker gangs. Then, for our Monday TV-roundup, Mad Men aired its final episode last night after seven seasons, and TV held its giant preview party known as “The Upfronts.” After that, LA is trying a new tactic to improve voter turnout: cold, hard cash. In District 5, the Voteria gives anyone who shows up a chance to win $25,000. Finally, students have filed a lawsuit against Compton school district. They argue that the school is neglecting to accommodate the special needs of students affected by trauma.

    Banner Image: Several motorcycles are seen in the parking lot of the Twin Peaks Sports Bar and Grill in Waco, Texas May 18, 2015. Bikers from at least five rival gangs attacked each other with guns, knives, brass knuckles, clubs and motorcycle chains at a Twin Peaks Sports Bar and Grill in the central Texas city. No bystanders or police were injured, police said. REUTERS/Laura Buckman

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    4 stories
    1. 0:00

      Motorcycle Shootout

      Sunday’s motorcycle gang shootout in Waco, Texas left nine dead and 18 injured. Police have arrested 170 people after the brawl, which included 5 rival biker gangs and started with a scuffle at Twin Peaks, a local sports bar. The gangs have threatened to take revenge against law enforcement.

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      12 min
    2. 13:38

      The End of 'Mad Men' and Other TV News

      The Mad Men season finale aired last night and fans are in mourning. After seven seasons, we try to understand the final scenes and what it all meant. After that, we discuss the winner at TV’s giant preview party known as the Upfronts, a new Muppets TV show, and the buzz around Supergirl.

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      13 min
    3. 27:25

      Voteria

      What’s it going to take to get Angelenos out to the polls? How about some cold hard cash... like $25,000? If you happen to live in the Los Angeles Unified School Board’s 5th district, you’ll be entered in what’s being called a Voteria: anyone who votes—legally—in that district’s election will automatically be entered to win $25,000.

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      12 min
    4. 41:37

      Compton Students Sue School District

      Students have filed a lawsuit against Compton school district for neglecting to offer special needs education to those who’ve undergone trauma. Students say the district is breaking the law by not providing the students with a fair shot at an education.

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      8 min
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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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      Jolie Myers

      Managing Producer, 'Press Play'

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    In this episode

    4 stories
    1. 0:0012 min

      Motorcycle Shootout

    2. 13:3813 min

      The End of 'Mad Men' and Other TV News

    3. 27:2512 min

      Voteria

    4. 41:378 min

      Compton Students Sue School District

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