Press Play with Madeleine Brand
A history of presidential health
Hillary Clinton’s being criticized for not initially disclosing a pneumonia diagnosis and her opponents say her illness is proof she’s not up to the task of being president. Of course presidents get sick like the rest of us; but in the past, the public was rarely notified.
By Madeleine Brand • • 51m ListenHillary Clinton’s being criticized for not initially disclosing a pneumonia diagnosis and her opponents say her illness is proof she’s not up to the task of being president. Of course presidents get sick like the rest of us; but in the past, the public was rarely notified when a sitting president faced health problems. Then, we remember the life of prominent progressive Angeleno, Stanley Sheinbaum, who played major roles in the Israeli peace process and in reshaping the LAPD after Rodney King. Next, for decades the Grand Central Market has been a sort of nucleus of downtown LA – a destination for hungry patrons of all classes and nationalities. Now Jesse Katz calls the market “the front lines of LA’s new demographic wars.” Also, the New Yorker’s Ariel Levy takes us along a journey into the world of Ayahuasca – the new drug of choice for those seeking deep mindfulness. And finally, we remember Anna Dewdney, author of the “Llama Llama” children’s book series, beloved by preschoolers and parents alike.
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5 storiesA history of presidential health – disclosed and not
Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton’s health is in the spotlight after a pneumonia diagnosis forced her to cancel a two day campaign swing through California. She’s being criticized for not disclosing it initially and opponents were quick to claim her illness is proof she’s not up to the task of being commander in chief.
Read the story9 minRemembering prominent progressive Stanley Sheinbaum
Prominent Angeleno Stanley Sheinbaum died Monday at the age of 96. For most of his life, Sheinbaum was a citizen activist in local, national, and international politics. He played major roles in the Israeli peace process, in reshaping the LAPD after Rodney King, and in the Pentagon Papers.
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For decades, the Grand Central Market on Broadway has been a sort of nucleus of Downtown – a destination for hungry patrons, rich and poor, of all classes and nationalities.
Read the story10 minWhat it's like to vomit, hallucinate and meditate on Ayahuasca
Ayahuasca is a soupy brown liquid brewed from a leafy vine that grows in remote parts of the Amazon. It’s also currently the drug of choice in places like Brooklyn, Silicon Valley and LA. At any given time, there are probably hundreds of people sitting in ceremonial circles drinking tea, preparing themselves for intense mindfulness.
Read the story12 minRemembering 'Llama llama' author Anna Dewdney
Author Anna Dewdney died recently at her Vermont home of brain cancer. She was 50 years old. Dewdney’s first illustrated children’s book, “Llama Llama Red Pajama,” was first published in 2005. Since then, Llama Llama has become a 10-book series selling more than ten million copies.
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