Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Why overseas orders are taking so long to arrive, and LA gets new movie museum
At the United Nations, President Biden is trying to make the case that “America is back.” But the world may be skeptical, given the U.S.’ dust-up with France over a nuclear submarine deal, the disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal, and COVID-19 surge.
By Madeleine Brand • • 49m ListenAt the United Nations, President Biden is trying to make the case that “America is back.” But the world may be skeptical, given the U.S.’ dust-up with France over a nuclear submarine deal, the disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal, and COVID-19 surge.
Johnson & Johnson has released new research showing that a second dose of its vaccine increases protection against COVID-19. What does this mean for Americans wanting booster shots?
LA and Long Beach ports are clogged, and most crews have to wait more than a week before they can dock their ships, so all the goods they’re carrying are in short supply on land.
Also, Press Play looks at the enduring popularity of “Antiques Roadshow,” and peeks inside the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, which is set to open September 30.
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5 storiesBiden tries repairing his image after botched Afghanistan withdrawal, spat with France, and COVID surge
President Biden spoke to the United Nations General Assembly today, trying to make the case that “America is back.” But the world may be skeptical, given the U.S.’ dust-up with France over a nuclear submarine deal with the U.K.
Read the story10 minBoosters and rapid COVID tests aren’t available. US government needs to step up on pandemic, says columnist
“The fact is that for most of us, the data suggests that we still got lots of strong protection, especially against serious disease. So rushing headlong to get a booster … it may just be the result of panic rather than science,” says Carl Zimmer, author of the “Matter” column for the New York Times.
Read the story9 minCargo ships are piling up at ports. What’s clogging the supply chain, and should you order holiday gifts now?
People are waiting more than two months now to receive their overseas orders. “The lead times have doubled, the cost has gone up almost 500%. We are truly just dealing with this imbalance of supply and demand, and this system continuing to be in shock,” says Nick Vyas from USC Marshall School of Business.
Read the story7 min‘Antiques Roadshow’: Most appraisals don’t get sold, so how has the PBS show stayed popular over 25 years?
“ Antiques Roadshow ,” a mainstay on PBS for the last 25 years, is known for its jaw-dropping appraisals of collector treasures. But it turns out that most of the time, owners aren’t actually selling their items.
Read the story12 minWhy the new Academy Museum of Motion Pictures feels like stepping into the future
“You can really feel the circular forms of the building. You feel like you are setting foot inside a spaceship. The whole idea is that movies take you on a journey, and you are entering the structure and it is going to take you on a journey, and it is swathed in this incredible ruby red. It's like you were in a womb of red carpet," describes LA Times culture columnist Carolina Miranda.
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