Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Political comedy ‘Irresistible’ is toothless and sanctimonious, critics say
Critics review “Irresistible,” about a Democratic political consultant who helps a veteran run for mayor in a small Wisconsin town; “Disclosure,” a documentary about the history of transgender representation in television; “Eurovision,” which takes…
By Madeleine Brand • • 14m ListenCritics review “Irresistible,” about a Democratic political consultant who helps a veteran run for mayor in a small Wisconsin town; “Disclosure,” a documentary about the history of transgender representation in television; “Eurovision,” which takes a satirical look at the Eurovision Song Contest.
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The future of Obamacare during COVID-19- 0:00Trump administration urges Supreme Court to end Obamacare amid pandemic
- 9:02Why risks of resuming in-person classes outweigh problems of remote learning
- 17:57How pro athletes plan to train for the reopening of sports
- 27:11Where to buy giant salads in LA, and how to make dressing at home
- 35:24Political comedy ‘Irresistible’ is toothless and sanctimonious, critics sayYou’re reading this
Madeleine Brand
Host, 'Press Play'
Sarah Sweeney
Vice President of Talk Programming, KCRW
Michell Eloy
Former Producer/Line Editor, Press Play
Rosalie Atkinson
Associate producer
Christy Lemire
Film critic , writer, and co-host of the YouTube channel “Breakfast All Day”
Justin Chang
film critic at Los Angeles Times
The full episode
5 of 5The future of Obamacare during COVID-19- 0:00Trump administration urges Supreme Court to end Obamacare amid pandemic
- 9:02Why risks of resuming in-person classes outweigh problems of remote learning
- 17:57How pro athletes plan to train for the reopening of sports
- 27:11Where to buy giant salads in LA, and how to make dressing at home
- 35:24Political comedy ‘Irresistible’ is toothless and sanctimonious, critics sayYou’re reading this