Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Recapping Paris, 'Star Wars' Madness and Walmart Surveillance
In Paris on Saturday, nearly 200 countries struck a deal to combat climate change. Does it go far enough? And what impact did California’s delegation have?
By Madeleine Brand • • 52m ListenIn Paris on Saturday, nearly 200 countries struck a deal to combat climate change. Does it go far enough? And what impact did California’s delegation have?
Then, tonight’s the premiere of the latest “Star Wars” movie, “The Force Awakens.” How did the film franchise spawn a merchandising empire?
Then, did Walmart retaliate against employees for unionizing?
And finally, we discuss “The Big Bang Theory,” “Fargo,” “Luther” and more in our regular Monday TV roundup.
In this episode
5 storiesDoes the Paris Climate Pact Go Far Enough?
In Paris on Saturday , nearly 200 countries struck a deal to combat climate change. The plan is supposed to lower greenhouse gas emissions around the world and keep temperatures from rising more than two degrees Celsius. It’s being hailed as a landmark agreement. But scientists and climate activists say it does not go far enough. Why not?
Read the story8 minA Local Presence at the Paris Climate Talks
California is not a country, but it has the world’s eighth largest economy. It also had a big presence during the Paris Climate Conference. Governor Jerry Brown, former governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and a ton of other California lawmakers and delegates were there. We hear from one.
Read the story7 min'Star Wars' Madness
‘Star Wars’ super fans are camped out in front of the Mann's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. Some have been there since December 5, just to get a glimpse of the stars of the new movie, ‘The Force Awakens.’ The big Hollywood premiere is tonight.
Read the story11 minWalmart's Union Surveillance
Walmart is the biggest retailer in the country. In fact, Walmart is the largest company in the world with more than 2 million employees. In 2011, a group of Walmart employees formed something called Organization United for Respect at Walmart, or OUR Walmart.
Read the story12 minTV Roundup: 'The Big Bang Theory,' 'Fargo,' and more
Like a spaceship door opened to the emptiness of space, ‘Star Wars’ has sucked the air out the movie business this week. But there’s plenty to talk about in the TV world. We discuss ‘The Big Bang Theory,’ ‘Fargo,’ ‘Luther’ and more in our regular Monday TV roundup.
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