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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Film: Ninja Turtles, a Syrupy Romance, and Conner4Real

    Are you into reptiles with attitude? If so, you’re in luck. The Ninja Turtles are back. Also coming to a theatre near you this weekend: a syrupy romance and music business spoof hitting theaters this weekend. Two Rotten Tomatoes critics join us for a Tomato fest!

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    By Madeleine Brand • Jun 3, 2016 • 1 min read

    Are you into reptiles with attitude? If so, you’re in luck. The Ninja Turtles are back. Also coming to a theatre near you this weekend: a syrupy romance and music business spoof hitting theaters this weekend. Two Rotten Tomatoes critics join us for a Tomato fest!

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      Madeleine Brand

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      Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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    At What Point Should the Media Call Trump Racist?
    1. 0:00Should The Media Call Trump Racist?
    2. 13:18LA's Brain Drain Problem
    3. 23:08Venezuela on the Verge of Collapse
    4. 32:04Film: Ninja Turtles, a Syrupy Romance, and Conner4RealYou’re reading this
    5. 43:28Clinton Slams Trump in Forceful Foreign Policy Speech
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