Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Oscar nominee Laurie Metcalf: 'I have a camera phobia'
Actress Laurie Metcalf talks about her Oscar-nominated performance in “Lady Bird,” the return of “Roseanne” and why she still hesitates to take TV and movie roles.
By Madeleine Brand • • 48m ListenPhoto: Laurie Metcalf in "Lady Bird." (By Merrick Morton, courtesy of A24)
In this episode
5 storiesMueller charges lawyer linked to former Trump aides
On Tuesday lawyer Alex van der Zwaan plead guilty to lying about his communications with former Trump campaign aide Rick Gates. Gates is accused of money laundering and other crimes relating to his work in Ukraine.
Read the story9 min'Russiagate skeptic' doubts Trump-Russia collusion
Every new revelation in Mueller’s investigation seems to be followed by a wave of excitement in the media. However, there’s no smoking gun yet, and there may never be one.
Read the story8 minHow a #MeToo activist became ensnared in her own sexual harassment scandal
A leader in the “Me Too” movement in California is facing allegations of sexual harassment and groping. Democratic assemblywoman Cristina Garcia is also accused of urging her staffers to play “spin the bottle” after a fundraiser.
Read the story9 minOscar nominee Laurie Metcalf on her long career -- on and off screen
In the film “Lady Bird,” a high school senior wants to fly far away from her Sacramento hometown when she graduates. Her mom, Marion, is played by Laurie Metcalf. She’s earned as Oscar nomination for that role.
Read the story16 minWomen's bobsled at the Olympics
The men’s bobsled competition concluded last night in Pyeongchang in a tie between Canada and Germany. A Latvian team got the bronze. The best U.S. team finished 14th. On the women’s side, the U.S.
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