Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Cuba, Hollywood and Baseball; Trump Fever and 'Dancing With the Stars'
President Obama gave a historic speech today from Havana. What does the thawing of relations between the U.S. and Cuba mean for two of America’s most beloved industries, Hollywood and baseball?
By Madeleine Brand • • 51m ListenPresident Obama gave a historic speech today from Havana. What does the thawing of relations between the U.S. and Cuba mean for two of America’s most beloved industries, Hollywood and baseball?
Then, a politics report from Arizona, one of three states that goes to the polls tomorrow.
Next, the dance between Donald Trump and the media.
And finally, the new cast of Dancing With the Stars and other small screen news.
In this episode
5 storiesCuba and Hollywood
President Obama’s trip to Cuba is the first by a sitting president in nearly 90 years. Calvin Coolidge was the last to visit the island in 1928. Talks between Obama and Cuban leader Raul Castro are expected to tackle human rights issues, trade and economic reforms.
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The thawing of relations between Cuba and the U.S. could signal a new era for America’s favorite pastime. Obama is expected to attend tomorrow’s exhibition game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Cuban national team.
Read the story9 minOn the Ground in Arizona
Utah, Idaho, and Arizona go to the polls tomorrow . Donald Trump is eying Arizona, in particular, which has 58 winner-take-all delegates. The GOP frontrunner showed up there for two rallies this past weekend, in Tucson and Phoenix, and political junkie Mike Schlitt couldn’t stay away. Photos by Mike Schlitt
Read the story12 minTrump and the Media
Donald Trump has publicly trashed journalists, feuded with Fox News’ Megyn Kelly and banned publications like the New York Times from events. His antagonistic relationship with the press is one of the ways his campaign is unconventional. Yet, for all the animosity, Trump and the press are locked in a co-dependent dance.
Read the story10 minMonday TV Roundup: 'Dancing With the Stars', 'Heartbeat' and Medical Dramas
With Donald Trump making headlines every other day, naturally, the time is right for his second ex-wife to return to network television. Yes, Marla Maples joins the cast of one of ABC’s most popular shows, “Dancing With the Stars.” It’s Monday , which means it’s time to talk TV news.
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