Press Play with Madeleine Brand
The LAPD and Deadly Force, 'Innocents and Others'
The president of the Los Angeles Police Commission discusses a new report with recommendations for overhauling the LAPD's use-of-force policies. Also, UC Berkeley is in turmoil over sexual harassment allegations. And finally, how “The Carmichael Show” addressed Bill Cosby and other television news.
By Madeleine Brand • • 51m ListenThe president of the Los Angeles Police Commission discusses a new report with recommendations for overhauling the LAPD's use-of-force policies. And the head of the LAPD officers’ union responds. Next, UC Berkeley is in turmoil over sexual harassment allegations among faculty and staff. Could the whole UC system be in for changes? After that, we hear from the author of a new novel set in the worlds of Hollywood and filmmaking. And finally, how “The Carmichael Show” addressed Bill Cosby and other television news.
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In this episode
5 storiesPolice Commission Calls for Big Changes in Use-of-Force
Last year, 38 people were shot by the LAPD. Twenty-one of them died, which is the highest number of such deaths of any major city including New York and Chicago. Now, the L.A.
Read the story11 minLAPD Response to Use-of-Force Recommendations
The new report on use-of-force by the Los Angeles Police Department calls for increased emphasis on de-escalation, but some critics are concerned that this may lead to unsafe conditions for the police. We hear from the head of the police officers’ union and a critic of the commission’s report.
Read the story7 minSexual Harassment on UC Campuses
Two major UC schools are under fire for their handling of sexual harassment among faculty and staff. Berkeley and UCLA are both under investigation by the federal government over sexual misconduct cases. The Berkeley investigation revolves around multiple incidences of faculty sexual harassment, the latest involving the Dean of its law school.
Read the story8 min'Innocents and Others' Looks at Friendship in Art and Life
Dana Spiotta’s new novel, Innocents and Others, revolves around two best friends. Both women are talented filmmakers, but they don’t agree on much. One is a commercial director who makes hits, while the other makes art movies and documentaries.
Read the story14 minTV Roundup
The NBC comedy “The Carmichael Show” addressed the sullied reputation of a former NBC sweetheart last night, Bill Cosby. We discuss how that went over, plus other latest television news, in our regular monday TV roundup.
Read the story7 min
