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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    “Empire” Finale and Other TV News

    In our weekly television roundup, Empire has wrapped up its first season. Were fans satisfied with the finale, and can the show keep it fresh for season two? Also, pasty English comedian James Corden will host his first episode of The Late Late Show tonight, taking over from Craig Ferguson.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Mar 23, 2015 • 1 min read

    In our weekly television roundup, Empire has wrapped up its first season. Were fans satisfied with the finale, and can the show keep it fresh for season two? Also, pasty English comedian James Corden will host his first episode of The Late Late Show tonight, taking over from Craig Ferguson. We talk about that and more in our weekly television roundup.

    The full episode

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    Ted Cruz, “Empire” Finale, and Parker Center’s Fate
    1. 0:00Ted Cruz Throws His Hat in the 2016 Ring
    2. 8:09Policing the Mentally Ill
    3. 17:30“Empire” Finale and Other TV NewsYou’re reading this
    4. 27:59Everyday Instagram
    5. 41:39Parker Center’s Future
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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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      Jolie Myers

      Managing Producer, 'Press Play'

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      Matt Holzman

      Producer, 'The Document'

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    The full episode

    3 of 5
    Ted Cruz, “Empire” Finale, and Parker Center’s Fate
    1. 0:00Ted Cruz Throws His Hat in the 2016 Ring
    2. 8:09Policing the Mentally Ill
    3. 17:30“Empire” Finale and Other TV NewsYou’re reading this
    4. 27:59Everyday Instagram
    5. 41:39Parker Center’s Future
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