Press Play with Madeleine Brand
LAUSD Leader, Obama's Healthcare Legacy and a Family at War
The Los Angeles Unified School District has a new superintendent today, Michelle King. What do we know about her?
By Madeleine Brand • • 52m ListenThe Los Angeles Unified School District has a new superintendent today, Michelle King. What do we know about her?
Then, continuing this week’s series on Obama’s unfinished business, a look at his health care legacy.
Turning to Hollywood news, we get the lowdown on the sale of Legendary Pictures.
Next, a new book about a family literally at war with each other during World War II.
And finally, in our regular car roundup, the Detroit Auto Show and more.
In this episode
5 storiesLAUSD Has a New Superintendent
L.A.’s schools have a new leader today. Michelle King has been named superintendent of the L.A. Unified School District. A consummate insider, she’s worked for the LAUSD for more than 30 years, first as a teacher and a principal, then as deputy superintendent. And as a child she attended public school here in L.A.
Read the story9 minObama's Unfinished Business: Health Care
This week on Press Play, we’re taking look at the president’s unfinished business. Today, we tackle the Affordable Care Act, a.k.a. Obamacare. The bill was signed into law five years ago. But Republicans have worked tirelessly to repeal, dismantle or defund it. Repealing it was new House Speaker Paul Ryan’s first agenda item.
Read the story7 minLegendary Pictures Bought by Chinese
Jurassic World was one the biggest films to hit the box office last year. But today, the biggest news in Hollywood is that a Chinese conglomerate has bought Legendary Pictures, the company that made the film. Legendary’s also produced global tentpoles such as Godzilla, Inception, and Pacific Rim.
Read the story7 min'Midnight in Broad Daylight'
Harry was a typical American kid growing up in Washington state in the 1920s. He was brash and rebellious, sure of his own immortality, into sports and girls and doing the opposite of what his parents wanted him to do.
Read the story15 minCars: Detroit Auto Show and More
Last year was a record one for car sales: 17.5 million sold in the U.S. in 2015. But for everyone interested in what the automobile’s future looks like, the Detroit Auto show is happening this week. It’s the biggest car show in the country. Press Play’s regular car expert gives us the scoop on the latest in automotive news.
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