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
