Press Play with Madeleine Brand
What's the role of leaks in a functional government?
What happens to an executive branch when its bureaucrats routinely undermine it? We also speak with local Trump supporters about their reactions to yesterday’s press conference and to the president’s first month in office.
By Madeleine Brand • • 51m ListenPhoto credit: U.S. President Donald Trump takes questions during a news conference at the White House in Washington, U.S., February 16, 2017. (Kevin Lamarque/ Reuters)
In this episode
5 storiesAre leaks good or bad for the government?
President Trump has complained about illegal leaks -- leaks that led to this week’s resignation of National Security Advisor Michael Flynn. What happens to an executive branch when its bureaucrats routinely undermine it?
Read the story7 minTrump supporter: Media can bring divided nation together
This week was another dramatic one for the White House. What do Donald Trump’s supporters think? Local Trump supporters share their reactions to yesterday’s press conference and to the president’s first month in office.
Read the story9 minClearing up confusion over US position on Israel and the Palestinians
Trump suggested that the U.S. might back away from the two-state solution with Israel and the Palestinians. A Middle East expert explains how that’s playing in the region, and whether Trump’s strong relationship with Benjamin Netanyahu might help broker peace.
Read the story11 minStray cats capture the spirit of Istanbul
Cats have roamed the streets of Istanbul for thousands of years. The new documentary “Kedi” explains why Turks are so enamored by cats.
Read the story10 min'The Great Wall:' Political satire or just another action flick?
Our film critics review “The Great Wall,” set in China and starring Matt Damon; the horror anthology “XX,” which features women writers, directors and lead actors; and another thriller called “A Cure for Wellness.”
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