Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Race and Police, Schizophrenia, and Monkey Photographers
After the death of an unarmed, black teen in Ferguson, Missouri, we take a look at the role race plays in officer shootings and what police departments are doing about it.
By Madeleine Brand • • 52m ListenAfter the death of an unarmed black teen in Ferguson, Missouri, we take a look at the role race plays in officer shootings and what police departments are doing about it. We also hear about new research that can help doctors identify signs of schizophrenia much earlier in life. And we meet the photographer behind the famous “monkey selfie”; the photographer says he owns the rights to the photo, while others claim it’s free to use, since the monkey snapped it.
Banner Image: Demonstrators Aaron Little (R), Gianni Cook (C) and Troy Jones hold signs while protesting against the death of black teenager Michael Brown, Photo by: Mario Anzuoni
In this episode
5 storiesRace and Police Shootings
In Ferguson, Missouri, demonstrations and clashes continue after the police shooting of Michael Brown, an unarmed young black man. While details of the shooting continue to trickle out, we look at some of the big questions around the situation. How big of a role does race play in police shootings? What are police departments doing about it?
Read the story10 minIf They Gunned Me Down
One of the first images we saw of Michael Brown, the unarmed teen shot in Ferguson, shows him as an intimidating figure. Shot from below, it shows Brown making a symbol with his fingers that some claim was a “gang sign.” Others say it’s a peace sign.
Read the story7 minMonkey Selfie
A monkey recently took a selfie that would make the Kardashians envious. Showcasing the primate’s bright orange eyes and wide smile, the image went viral. Now, it’s being used by Wikipedia -- without permission. The website argues that since the monkey took the shot, the photographer whose camera the monkey used is not owed anything.
Read the story8 minEarly Alerts for Schizophrenia
When people are diagnosed with schizophrenia, it’s usually after they experience a psychotic break. But the disease starts before that -- maybe long before.
Read the story11 minHearing Voices in Different Cultures
People suffering from schizophrenia sometimes hear voices. We often assume those voices are malevolent, saying frightening things or even telling people to do bad things. But that’s not necessarily true. A new study suggests that how schizophrenics interact with their voices may reflect where they come from and how they see the world.
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