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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Inside the making of 'Stranger Things'

    Netflix has a certified hit with its ‘80s tinged horror/comedy/sci-fi series “Stranger Things.” The show is up for two Golden Globes this Sunday: Best TV drama and best supporting actor.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Jan 5, 2018 • 48m Listen

    Production stills from "Stranger Things" season 2 courtesy of Netflix

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      Will we really see new drilling off the coast of California?

      The Trump administration plans to open up the California coast to oil drilling. But practically, is that possible? There’s huge opposition to that in the state. And the economics might not be worth it.

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    2. 6:45

      What the Trump v. Bannon feud means for the future of the GOP

      President Trump headed off to Camp David for the weekend, where he’ll meet with Republican leaders to chart their agenda.

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      6 min
    3. 13:10

      'Stranger Things' executive producer Shawn Levy on the hit show

      Production still from "Stranger Things" season 2 Netflix has a certified hit with its ‘80s tinged horror/comedy/sci-fi series “Stranger Things.” The show is up for two Golden Globes this Sunday: Best TV drama and best supporting actor. The…

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      14 min
    4. 26:46

      'Insidious: The Last Key' features bizarre and horrifying creatures

      Our critics review “Blame,” about a drama teacher who strikes up a relationship with a student; “The Strange Ones,” a mystery about a young boy traveling with an older man; “In Between,” focusing on three young Arab-Israeli women living together in…

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      12 min
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      Can the Rams make it to the Super Bowl this year?

      We talk about the Los Angeles sports team that’s winning the hearts of fans: the Rams. They’re in a playoff game tomorrow -- a reversal of last year’s misfortunes. They’ll be playing against the Atlanta Falcons at the Coliseum.

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      9 min
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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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    In this episode

    5 stories
    1. 0:007 min

      Will we really see new drilling off the coast of California?

    2. 6:456 min

      What the Trump v. Bannon feud means for the future of the GOP

    3. 13:1014 min

      'Stranger Things' executive producer Shawn Levy on the hit show

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      'Insidious: The Last Key' features bizarre and horrifying creatures

    5. 39:089 min

      Can the Rams make it to the Super Bowl this year?

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