Press Play with Madeleine Brand
El Niño Preparations, Shrimp Boy and the Male Audience of Music Sites
Raymond “Shrimp Boy” Chow, the former don of the Chinese Mafia, has been back in jail for the past 19 months awaiting trial on racketeering charges. Yesterday, he was charged with murder. And, Condé Nast announced that they were seeking an audience of young men when they bought the online music site Pitchfork this week. But they’ve managed to make a whole lot of women angry in the bargain.
By Madeleine Brand • • 50m ListenYesterday, a federal forecast predicted that the El Niño weather system is gathering strength and could bring record rainfall to California. Are we prepared?
And, federal agents have been making raids across the country this week in connection with the drug “spice.” But what is spice, exactly?
Next, Raymond “Shrimp Boy” Chow, the former don of the Chinese Mafia, has been back in jail for the past 19 months awaiting trial on racketeering charges. Yesterday, he was charged with murder.
Then, we take a look at Crimson Peak, Bridge of Spies, and Goosebumps in our film roundup.
Finally, Condé Nast announced that they were seeking an audience of young men when they bought the online music site Pitchfork this week. But they’ve managed to make a whole lot of women angry in the bargain.
Banner Image: The Pitchfork logo displayed at Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago, IL; Credit: Marc Whitman
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5 storiesPreparing for El Niño
Yesterday, a federal forecast predicted that the El Niño weather system is gathering strength and could bring record rainfall to California. If yesterday’s mudslides on the 5 Freeway in Southern California are any sign, El Niño could bring unexpected consequences. Are we prepared?
Read the story7 minA Drug Called Spice
Federal agents have been making raids across the country this week in connection with the drug “spice.” A dozen people have been arrested here in L.A. and more than 150 were arrested across the country. But what is spice, exactly?
Read the story6 minRaymond "Shrimp Boy" Chow Charged with Murder
Raymond “Shrimp Boy” Chow, the former don of the Chinese Mafia, has been back in jail for the past 19 months awaiting trial on racketeering charges. Yesterday, he was charged with murder .
Read the story10 minFilm Roundup: 'Crimson Peak,' 'Bridge of Spies,' and 'Goosebumps'
Now that it’s not 100 million degrees outside, the crowds might not be so bad at the movies this weekend. But there is plenty to watch if you’re so inclined. We take a look at Crimson Peak, Bridge of Spies, and Goosebumps.
Read the story14 minAre Music Magazines Just Men's Magazines?
When Condé Nast announced it bought the online music magazine Pitchfork earlier this week, they were looking to capitalize on an audience of young men. But they’ve managed to make a whole lot of women angry in the bargain. As Ann Powers of NPR recently tweeted, it seems that music magazines are essentially men’s magazines.
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