Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Police Shootings, Driving While High, and a Pretzel Fight
How do cops review officer-involved shootings, or deal with drivers high on marijuana? Plus, a look at documentary Facing Fear, Trader Joe's secrets, and more.
By Madeleine Brand • • 52m ListenThe LA Police Commission is revising how it reviews officer-involved shootings. Plus, we look at how police deal with drivers who may be driving while high on marijuana (It’s not as simple as handling drunk drivers). We also meet the subjects of a fascinating documentary about a neo-Nazi who beats a gay kid nearly to death, only to become friends later in life. We also find out how a dispute over pretzels could reveal some of Trader Joe’s best-kept secrets.
Photo: Beretta 8045 LAPD pistol
In this episode
5 storiesChanges to Police Shooting Investigations
The LA Police Commission is revising how it reviews officer-involved shootings. They might start considering the circumstances leading up to the shootings more, instead of just the shootings themselves. That could place the onus on the cops in more cases.
Read the story8 minDriving While High
New research is inconclusive about how marijuana use affects driving. As pot becomes decriminalized across the country, how does law enforcement determine if a person is driving under the influence?
Read the story8 minJimmy Fallon, Zombies and Olympic Tears
Jimmy Fallon stepped on stage last night and took over the reigns of the Tonight Show. We talk about the tone he’s striking in his new timeslot. Plus, we discuss the huge boom in apocalyptic TV shows and whether Olympic broadcasters are trying harder than ever to elicit tears from the athletes.
Read the story9 minFacing Fear
The Oscar-nominated documentary Facing Fear tells the story of a former neo-Nazi and the gay teen he nearly beat to death. Years later, they join us together in the studio to talk about about how they eventually became friends.
Read the story15 minHow A Pretzel Might Disclose Trader Joe's Secrets
The squabble over who will make Trader Joe’s popular peanut butter pretzels provides a rare glimpse into the inner workings of the surprisingly secretive - and very popular - grocery store.
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