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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    New podcast captures the funny side of depression

    Lots of comedians suffer from depression and other mood disorders. Some struggle quietly, but others are more open about it. In a new podcast, John Moe speaks candidly with comedians about their depression or suicidal thoughts.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Dec 6, 2016 • 1 min read

    Lots of comedians suffer from depression and other mood disorders. Some struggle quietly, but others are more open about it. In a new podcast, John Moe speaks candidly with comedians about their depression or suicidal thoughts.

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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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    4 of 5
    How California Democrats are taking on Trump
    1. 0:00Democrats take on Donald Trump
    2. 9:56What makes LA's black and Latino boys successful?
    3. 18:11American Apparel may no longer be made in America
    4. 27:16New podcast captures the funny side of depressionYou’re reading this
    5. 41:18Why are the Grammys called Grammys? And other questions
    Back to Press Play with Madeleine Brand