Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Democratic Discord as Candidates Look Ahead to June 7
As discord grows among Democrats, the presidential candidates look ahead to the June 7 primaries. Does Sanders have a realistic path to the nomination?
By Madeleine Brand • • 51m ListenThe odds of Bernie Sanders becoming the Democratic nominee remain very slim, yet Sanders has vowed to remain in the race until the last ballot is cast. As discord grows among Democrats, the candidates look ahead to the June 7 primaries. Can Sanders convert enough superdelegates to nab the nomination? We’ll hear from one California superdelegate who has been harassed by Sanders supporters for deciding to back Hillary Clinton early in 2015.
Also, Sanders’ proposal of ‘Medicare for All’ to replace Obamacare is being hailed as visionary by some and as politically unrealistic by others. What would it actually cost?
Then, land in the American West is vanishing at an alarming rate, and California is worst off.
Next, rocket scientists are working on a comfortable high heel and 10,000 buyers are already on the waiting list.
And finally, NBA news with one half of the Sklar Brothers.
Photo: Senator Bernie Sanders speaks at a Bernie Sanders for President campaign event in Des Moines, Iowa. (Phil Roeder/Flickr)
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5 storiesDoes Bernie Sanders Have a Chance at the Nomination?
Even after a decisive victory in Oregon’s presidential primary Tuesday, the odds of Bernie Sanders becoming the Democratic nominee remain very slim. Yet, Sanders has vowed to remain in the race until the last ballot is cast. As discord grows among Democrats, the candidates look ahead to the June 7 primaries. What are Sanders’ chances of winning?
Read the story11 minWhat Would Sanders’ Single-Payer Healthcare Plan Cost?
Bernie Sanders’ proposal of ‘Medicare for All’ to replace Obamacare is being hailed as visionary by some and as politically unrealistic by others. As it is for all single-payer systems, the biggest argument against it is that it would cost too much.
Read the story7 minLand in the American West is Vanishing at an Alarming Rate
The natural landscape of the American West is vanishing at an alarming rate, and California has lost the most of all the Western states according to a new study from Conservation Science Partners. Urban sprawl is the major culprit in California.
Read the story8 minRocket Science and the High Demand for a Comfy High Heel
Shoe making may not be rocket science, but crafting a ‘stiletto that feels like a wedge’ is. That’s the goal of Thesis Couture, a high-end shoe company, whose design team includes a rocket scientist and a former astronaut. Their first line of heels will be available to the public in the Fall; and the sticker price? Nearly $1,000 a pair.
Read the story11 minNBA News: The Playoffs, Draft Picks, and Selling Jersey Ads
The Lakers landed the second pick in the NBA draft Tuesday; the Philadelphia 76ers will have the first pick. The 76ers, the worst team in the NBA, also now have the distinction of being the first big American pro team to sell the rights to put a logo on its team jersey.
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