Press Play with Madeleine Brand
A Crowded GOP Field, 'The Theft of Memory,' and Hollywood Fringe Fest
We take a deep dive into the now crowded field of Republican presidential hopefuls. Who’s in the mix and what promises are they making? Also, two feminist writers weigh in with different perspectives on Caitlyn Jenner’s Vanity Fair cover and interview.
By Madeleine Brand • • 50m ListenWe start today with a deep dive into the now crowded field of Republican presidential hopefuls. Who’s in the mix and what promises are they making? Then, Jonathan Kozol on his new book, The Theft of Memory: Losing My Father, One Day at a Time. Next, two feminist writers weigh in with different perspectives on Caitlyn Jenner’s Vanity Fair cover and interview. And finally, a primer on the L.A. Fringe Festival, a theater extravaganza opening tonight.
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In this episode
4 storiesSizing Up the GOP Presidential Hopefuls
Jeb Bush is officially joining an already crowded field of 10 Republican presidential candidates. The field includes Carly Fiorina, Ben Carson, Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio, Lindsey Graham, Mike Huckabee, Rick Santorum, Rand Paul, Rick Perry and George Pataki. Whew!
Read the story11 min'The Theft of Memory'
What is memory? If it’s the essence of a person’s identity, what happens when memory declines? Jonathan Kozol explores these questions in his new book, The Theft of Memory: Losing My Father, One Day at a Time. It’s an intimate portrait of his father, who had Alzheimer’s disease, and it’s all the more poignant because Dr.
Read the story14 minA Feminist Response to Caitlyn Jenner
Since Caitlyn Jenner made her public debut on the cover of Vanity Fair last week, she’s been hailed as a hero and also criticized, for everything from her ultra-feminine look to her reality TV deal. Some of the sharpest criticism is coming from feminists. On Sunday, the New York Times published a controversial op-ed titled “What Makes a Woman?”
Read the story13 minThe L.A. Fringe Festival
Tonight, stars and paparazzi will be converging downtown for the opening gala of the L.A. Film Festival. Meanwhile across town, it’s the opening night of another big cultural event: The Hollywood Fringe Festival. Over 18 days, nearly 300 different shows will be performed at venues up and down Hollywood, from theaters to parks, clubs and churches.
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