Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Obama's Track Record, Friday Film and the Pritzker Prize
Now that President Obama is in the final year of his presidency, what are his big accomplishments? And what unfinished business is he leaving behind when it comes to the economy?
By Madeleine Brand • • 52m ListenWe start today with a look at Obama’s record. First, what are his major accomplishments? Then, we finish up our weeklong look at Obama’s unfinished business, this time in the financial realm. Our film critics run down this week’s new releases in our regular Friday film segment. And finally, the work of architect Alejandro Aravena, who just won the Pritzker Prize, the highest award in the field.
Banner Image: President Obama signs the Affordable Care Act on March 23, 2010. White House photo.
In this episode
4 storiesObama’s Finished Business
The Republican presidential candidates lobbed plenty of zingers at the president during last night’s Republican debate. With President Obama now in the final year of his presidency, many people are taking stock of his record. Obviously, the Republicans hoping to succeed him are focused on the failures.
Read the story10 minObama’s Unfinished Financial Business
Today, we tackle the final installment in our presidential “unfinished business” series. President Obama made a lot of promises during the housing collapse and the subsequent financial crisis, but in what ways are markets and homeowners still struggling?
Read the story12 minFriday Film
It’s another thin January Friday at the movies. Not a ton of exciting new releases … but if you like men with beards slowly walking away from explosions, boy do we have a movie a for you. Our critics weigh in during our regular Friday film roundup.
Read the story14 minThe Pritzker Prize
Can the poor have great design? Yes, according to architect Alejandro Aravena. This week he won the biggest prize in architecture, The Pritzker Prize. Aravena, 48, is from Chile. The Pritzker jury cited his innovative work in social housing and in rebuilding cities after natural disasters.
Read the story12 min
