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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    LAUSD Superintendent John Deasy Resigns, Marvel Ventures Into YA

    Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent John Deasy resigned this morning. We look at what made him such a divisive figure, and what’s next for the district.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Oct 16, 2014 • 51m Listen

    After three years of leading the Los Angeles Unified School District, Superintendent John Deasy resigned this morning. We hear from supporters and critics of his tenure. Then, comics giant Marvel is entering the young adult novel business, with a book series based on the character Black Widow. Next, the comedy-sports duo the Sklar Bros catch us up on all that’s new in baseball, basketball, and football. And finally, the strange standoff in last night’s Florida gubernatorial debate … over a fan.

    Banner Image: Los Angeles Unified School District superintendent John Deasy speaks at a news conference in Los Angeles, California. Picture taken April 11, 2014. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson

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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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