Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Libya, Putin Biography, and 'You're Eating It Wrong'
Congress often uses high-profile hearings to shed light on injustice and score political points. Sometimes it is hard to tell which they’re trying to accomplish. And, there are a lot of rules when it comes to eating food. Dan Pashman has now put on his lab coat in search of culinary truths.
By Madeleine Brand • • 51m ListenFrom McCarthy to Iran-Contra, GM to Planned Parenthood, Congress has used high-profile hearings to shed light on injustice and score political points. Sometimes it is hard to tell which they’re trying to accomplish. You could say that about the Benghazi hearings.
And since the American-led military operation that ended with the death of Muammar Ghadaffi, Libya has devolved into chaos. Two feuding governments are fighting for power which has encouraged ISIS and other militant groups to move in.
Then, Volkswagen announced an investigation today to see whether more car models than previously thought are affected by the emissions software cheat.
And Vladimir Putin is the rare leader who’s also an international household name. His politics are completely entwined with his personality and worldview, and he’s a major player on the world stage. So what is driving Putin, and what will it mean for his country?
Finally, there are right ways to do things and wrong ways to do things. Especially when it comes to food. Dan Pashman has put on his white lab coat in search of great culinary truths.
Banner Image: Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister of the Russian Federation holding his opening adress during the 'Opening Plenary of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2009' at the Annual Meeting 2009 of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, January 28, 2009; Credit: World Economic Forum
In this episode
5 storiesCongressional Hearings
From McCarthy to Iran-Contra, GM to Planned Parenthood, Congress has used high-profile hearings as a way to shed light on injustice and score political points. Sometimes it is hard to tell which they’re trying to accomplish. You could say that about the Benghazi hearings now taking place on Capitol Hill.
Read the story9 minLibya Today
Since the American-led military operation that ended with the death of Muammar Ghadaffi, Libya has devolved into chaos. Two feuding governments are fighting for power which has encouraged ISIS and other militant groups to move in. It’s so dangerous now, there is no U.S. ambassador there.
Read the story7 minVolkswagen Announces New Software Investigation
Volkswagen’s emissions scandal is the automotive story that keeps on giving. The company announced an investigation today to see whether more car models than previously thought are affected by this software cheat.
Read the story10 minThe Rise and Reign of Vladimir Putin
What comes to mind when you think of Vladimir Putin: The stoic face? The publicity photos of shirtless horseback riding or race car driving? Putin’s the rare leader who’s also an international household name. His politics are entwined with his personality and worldview, and he’s a major player on the world stage.
Read the story14 min'You're Eating It Wrong'
There are right ways to do things and wrong ways to do things. Especially when it comes to food. White is for fish, red goes with meat. The fork goes on the outside. When eating sushi, dip the fish in the soy sauce, not the rice. But none of these rules is based on pseudo-scientific research.
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