Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Harper Lee Dies, Political Ad Bloopers, and Parachute Kids
To Kill a Mockingbird author Harper Lee died today at 89. We remember her life and work with a bookstore owner from her hometown and a biographer.
By Madeleine Brand • • 52m ListenTo Kill a Mockingbird author Harper Lee died today at 89. We remember her life and work. Then, a political twofer: First, the dirty political history of South Carolina, followed by a look at the dangers of using stock footage in political ads. Next, our regular Friday film roundup includes a new horror film, a Jesse Owens biopic and more. And finally, inside the glamorous lives of Chinese so-called parachute kids.
