Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Silicon Valley Startups are Cutting Back on the Frills
Is a disclaimer note on a chrome panda statue at Dropbox another sign that the tech bubble is on the verge of bursting? Plus, it’s a great time to watch foreign TV.
By Madeleine Brand • • 40m ListenA note posted by management on a five-foot chrome panda statue at Dropbox headquarters asking "Would I spend my own money this way?" could be another sign that some of the irrational exuberance of the last few years might be on the way out of Silicon Valley. Is the tech bubble on the verge of bursting?
A Los Angeles lawsuit against the family of media mogul Sumner Redstone could affect who has future control of Viacom and CBS.
Next, we take a little tour around the world and talk about what shows from other countries Americans might be missing out on.
And finally, children’s books that tackle tough issues like when a parent is in jail, and bullying.
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In this episode
4 storiesIs the Tech Bubble on the Verge of Popping?
Some of the irrational exuberance of the last few years might be on the way out of Silicon Valley . One example is a five-foot-tall chrome panda statue at the file hosting company Dropbox , which was rumored to have cost $100,000.
Read the story8 minOne Sumner Redstone Suit Dismissed, A New One Filed
A Los Angeles judge has rejected a lawsuit filed by Manuela Herzer against her ex-boyfriend, media mogul Sumner Redstone, who had her removed from his will last October. Herzer was challenging Redstone’s mental competence at the time. Now she’s suing Redstone’s daughter and other family members for more than $100 million.
Read the story7 minForeign TV Shows Americans Should Be Watching
People often complain these days that there’s just too much good TV, and with so many ways to watch – Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, Acorn.tv – it’s hard to keep up. That means if you’re focused solely on American television, you could be missing out on some really good stuff .
Read the story8 minWhen Children's Books Tackle Tough Issues
For as long as children have had issues to struggle with, authors have crafted stories to help. From Aesop’s Fables and Brothers Grimm to Judy Blume and Shel Silverstein, stories of the angst, joys and insecurities of young adulthood can be found on bookshelves in libraries and bookstores across the country.
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