Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Replacing John Boehner, GOP Roundup, and The Black Panthers
John Boehner resigned from Congress this morning. Now, California Republican Congressman Kevin McCarthy is considered the leading candidate to replace Boehner as Speaker of the House. And 50 years ago. Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale founded the Black Panther Party in Oakland in 1966. A new documentary looks at the group’s rise and fall.
By Madeleine Brand • • 50m ListenJohn Boehner resigned from Congress this morning. Now, a California Republican, Congressman Kevin McCarthy, is considered the leading candidate to replace Boehner as Speaker of the House. That’s despite the fact that he’s only been a member of Congress for nine years.
And it’s been a big week for the Republican party in general. Last night Jeb Bush made a gaffe about African-American voters. On Monday Scott Walker left the presidential race, bashing Donald Trump on his way out. And Carly Fiorina has upped her opposition to Planned Parenthood.
Next, a new documentary looks at the rise and fall of the Black Panthers.
Finally we discuss this weekend's movie releases, including a torture film from Eli Roth, a warm and fuzzy feel-good from Nancy Meyers, and a gay rights period piece.
