Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Iraq’s Forever War, Detainee Memories, Whole Foods vs. Farmers
Obama announced this week that he’s sending another 450 troops to Iraq. Why, and will we ever see a true end date to our involvement there? Also, why is Whole Foods battling with organic farmers?
By Madeleine Brand • • 50m ListenObama announced this week that he’s sending another 450 troops to Iraq. Why, and will we ever see a true end date to our involvement there? Then, former terror suspects interrogated at C.I.A. detention sites and places like Guantanamo are starting to speak out about their experiences. What are they saying, and what new information does it give us about U.S. detainee policies? Next, Whole Foods is locked in a conflict with organic farmers. What’s it about and what does it mean for consumers? In our regular Friday film segment, our critics discuss “Jurassic World” and a slew of indie offerings. And finally, a story on the rules of the road when it comes to personal and commercial drones.
In this episode
5 storiesA 'Forever War' in Iraq?
George W. Bush made his famous “mission accomplished” speech on May 1, 2003. But twelve years later, the Iraq mission still doesn’t seem to have quite been accomplished. President Obama announced on Wednesday that he’s sending another 450 US military personnel to Anbar province to “train, advise, and assist Iraqi Security Forces.”
Read the story8 minDetainee Memories
One man lost his eye. Another’s rectum was so damaged he can’t sit without a pillow. A third was strung up naked on a pole for two days. These men are the first to speak up about their experiences at C.I.A. detention sites and places like Guantanamo.
Read the story8 minWhole Foods vs. Organic Farmers
Whole Foods is practically synonymous with “organic.” But now the grocery chain is on the outs with organic farmers. As other stores have begun to take over the organic market -- Costco is now the biggest seller of organic foods -- Whole Foods has had to innovate.
Read the story9 minFriday Film: 'Jurassic World' and More
A long-awaited blockbuster, “Jurassic World,” drops this weekend. Does the movie revive the franchise, or just rehash it? After that, it’s all indie counterprogramming at the box office this weekend. We discuss it all and get recommendations (and warnings) in this week’s Friday film segment.
Read the story14 minThe Rules of Drones
Drones are definitely an “it” technology right now. So what’s the guy in charge of figuring out how to make drones viable in U.S. airspace up to? Well, he just retired. Jim Williams expressed frustration this week with the patchwork of drone rules that currently exists.
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