Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Dem vs. Dem, Friday Film and 'Troublemakers'
Today, the day after the latest Democratic presidential debate, we look at the infighting within the party as it’s playing out on social media.
By Madeleine Brand • • 52m ListenToday, the day after the latest Democratic presidential debate, we look at the infighting within the party as it’s playing out on social media. Next, Madeleine speaks to an investigative reporter about his work on health care lapses at privately run prisons for immigrants convicted of federal crimes. In our regular Friday film segment, our critics give their takes on the latest Coen brothers movie and more. And finally, the filmmaker behind the new documentary 'Troublemakers: The Story of Land Art.'
Image: Sanders and Clinton debate. (screen grab from MSNBC)
In this episode
4 storiesDemocrats Divided on Social Media
Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders, the two Democratic presidential nominees, debated last night in New Hampshire. The primary there is Tuesday . Time and again, Sanders depicted Clinton as part of the establishment and the Wall Street status quo.
Read the story13 minHealth Care Lapses at Immigrant Prisons
Dozens of immigrant men have died under questionable circumstances at privatized federal prisons across the country, according to a new investigation in The Nation. There are 11 privately run federal prisons that only house non-citizens. The very first of these prisons, which are run by a for-profit company, opened in 1997 near Bakersfield.
Read the story11 minFriday Film
The latest Nicholas Sparks romance movie is out this weekend. It’s called “The Choice.” The New York Times says it’s “filmed like an ad for erectile-dysfunction medication.” Ouch. Is it really that bad? We find out about that and more in our regular Friday film roundup.
Read the story13 min'Troublemakers'
In the 1970’s, New York artists began moving into large empty lofts in neglected downtown neighborhoods like SoHo. With all that space, their art got bigger and bigger – a perfect match for the egos of the nouveau riche collectors of the go-go ‘80s. But for some artists, even the lofts were too small.
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