Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Pushing for Facebook regulation, helping in Afghanistan, showcasing legacy of ‘Star Trek’
Today Frances Haugen, a former product manager for Facebook, testified before a Senate committee, arguing that the social media company needs to be regulated.
By Madeleine Brand • • 49m ListenToday Frances Haugen, a former product manager for Facebook, testified before a Senate committee, arguing that the social media company needs to be regulated. “As long as Facebook is operating in the shadows, hiding its research from public scrutiny, it is unaccountable. Until the incentives change, Facebook will not change. Left alone, Facebook will continue to make choices that go against the common good,” she said.
Press Play also looks at the feasibility of ending offshore drilling in Southern California, following the oil spill off the coast of Orange County.
One Santa Monica-based doctor is trying to help with the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Afghanistan after the Taliban gained control there.
And Star Trek fans can check out a new exhibition dedicated to the original series at the Skirball Cultural Center.
In this episode
5 storiesAfter Orange County oil spill, will calls to ban offshore drilling gain more momentum?
Before the oil spill in Orange County, Democratic Congressman Mike Levin had introduced legislation in the House that would prohibit new oil and natural gas drilling off the coast of Southern California.
Read the story11 minWhether Congress will regulate Facebook, and what drove the social media giant’s recent blackout
“I really think Facebook, and particularly Mark Zuckerberg, recognize that you can't be on top forever, but they want to try as long as they can,” says Mike Isaac, technology correspondent for the New York Times.
Read the story9 minHumanitarian crisis is unfolding in Afghanistan. LA doctor is trying to help with her tiny nonprofit
About seven weeks have passed since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan. More people are now experiencing hunger and poverty. Some are out of work and/or not receiving the aid they did before the Taliban takeover.
Read the story9 minSkirball’s ‘Star Trek’ exhibit looks at social taboos the original series explored, like interracial kissing
“Star Trek: The Original Series” debuted in 1966 and ran for three seasons. Since then, the franchise is constantly being reimagined. It's given birth to nine spin-off shows and more than a dozen movies.
Read the story12 minWill LA Dodgers go to the playoffs? They have to beat St. Louis Cardinals first
Baseball playoffs are about to begin. The LA Dodgers play against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday night. If they win, they’ll move on to play against the San Francisco Giants.
Read the story9 min
