Press Play with Madeleine Brand
A New Civil Rights Movement, Comedians in Love, and the Business of Bond
We take a three-part look at the situation stemming from the death of Eric Garner in Staten Island, N.Y: What’s likely to come of a pending civil rights investigation? Why do police still use chokeholds, despite widespread and longstanding bans? And are we on the brink of a powerful new civil rights movement?
By Madeleine Brand • • 52m ListenWe start with a three-part look at the situation stemming from the death of Eric Garner at the hands of police in Staten Island, N.Y. First, what might come of the pending federal civil rights investigation? Then, the long, racially-charged history of the police chokehold. And finally, we examine the question of whether we’ve reached a tipping point for a new civil rights movement. Next, L.A.-based comedians Cameron Esposito and Rhea Butler talk about their work, their podcast and their engagement. Then, a preview of the 24th film in the James Bond franchise, and how the series has remained successful for 50 years.
Banner Image: Police estimate that 2,500 people turned out for the the 'We Will Not Go Back' march and rally for Eric Garner in the Staten Island borough of NY
In this episode
5 storiesBreaking Down the Federal Investigations into Brown and Garner
A grand jury in Staten Island, New York, refused to indict the white police officer who used the chokehold on Eric Garner. But U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder announced that there will be a federal civil rights investigation into the incident, which led to Garner’s death.
Read the story8 minThe Long, Racially-Charged History of the Chokehold
Eric Garner was killed by a chokehold, even though the NYPD banned the tactic more than 20 years ago. How frequently do police still use chokeholds, despite decades of controversy over them and bans around the country? We look into that question, as well as the LAPD’s racially fraught history with the tactic.
Read the story8 minA New Civil Rights Movement?
Hundreds of people in cities across the country are protesting the Staten Island grand jury decision not to indict the police officer who killed Eric Garner.
Read the story12 minCameron Esposito and Rhea Butcher on Comedy, Life, and Love
Cameron Esposito and Rhea Butcher are two L.A. comedians who happen to be engaged to one another. Esposito is having an especially big year, with gigs across the country, a new album, and late show appearances.
Read the story14 minThe Business of Bond
The 24th James Bond film has just been announced. “Spectre” will once again star Daniel Craig as a brooding, muscle-bound 007. Sam Mendes, who directed the last film, “Skyfall,” is back to direct. We take a look at how the franchise has been able to remain successful for over half a century.
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