Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Surviving capture in Syria
Among the casualties of the Syrian civil war are several journalists who were captured by militants. Theo Padnos was captured in 2012 in Syria. After nearly two years of imprisonment and torture, Padnos was freed. A new documentary, Theo Who Lived, tells his story.
By Madeleine Brand • • 51m ListenAmong the casualties of the Syrian civil war are several journalists who were captured by militants. In 2012, Theo Padnos was captured in Syria and then freed after nearly two years of imprisonment and torture. A new documentary, Theo Who Lived, tells his story. There are new rules for how much time kids should spend in front of the iPad. Turns out a little time for kids under two-years-old is ok. In this week’s film roundup, some well-reviewed indies and a Tom Cruise blockbuster. There are seven casinos in LA County, but they aren’t the kind of places you’d find on the Vegas strip.
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4 storiesThe journalist who survived being kidnapped in Syria
This war in Syria is now more than five years old and along with civilians, several journalists have been captured and killed in the country. Today, the story of one who survived. Theo Padnos thought he had hired guides to take him over the Turkish border into Syria. He wanted to write stories about the people living on the outskirts of the war.
Read the story16 minNew guidelines relax screen time rules
For many parents, screen time is the most contentious issue in the household. The accepted wisdom until today was that kids under age two should be kept away from all screens. But today, the American Academy of Pediatrics updated its guidelines for kids and media use. Turns out a little bit of screen time isn’t such a big deal.
Read the story9 minFilm Roundup: ‘Moonlight’ and ‘Jack Reacher’
Something for everyone this weekend at the movies. Jack Reacher: Never Look Back is the blockbuster, but indies like Moonlight and The Handmaiden will be drawing crowds as well. And a scarefest set in the 60s comes just in time for Halloween.
Read the story14 minLA’s casinos and card clubs
The Hollywood Park Casino in Inglewood reopens today after a major facelift. It’ll be part of the billion-dollar complex that will house the new LA Rams. It may be the biggest card club in the world. All seven LA County casinos have colorful histories and a diverse clientele and they rake in millions every year.
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