Press Play with Madeleine Brand
The Science of Sleep Deprivation, New Credit Rules and Brian Williams
As we adjust to Daylight Saving Time, we look at some new science on the consequences of sleep deprivation. Turns out, even as little as 30 minutes of lost sleep can increase the risk of obesity and diseases like diabetes.
By Madeleine Brand • • 51m ListenAs we adjust to Daylight Saving Time, we look at some new science on the consequences of sleep deprivation. Then, the three major credit bureaus agreed today to changes that could make it easier for consumers to repair damaged credit. In our weekly TV roundup, we examine new revelations about the Brian Williams scandal over his fabricated anecdotes about reporting from Iraq. Next, Madeleine speaks with novelist Paul Beatty about his new Los Angeles-set novel, The Sellout. And finally, a status update on the mountain lions of Los Angeles.
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In this episode
5 storiesNew Study on Sleep Deprivation
Many of us had to drag ourselves out of bed this morning after losing an hour yesterday to Daylight Saving Time. While we struggle to readjust our sleep schedules, it’s worth noting just how detrimental even a little less sleep can be.
Read the story8 minNew Rules for Credit Bureaus
If your credit score is keeping you up at night, there’s a little good news this morning. A bad credit score, whether it’s accurate or not, can stand between you and buying a house or even getting a job. Now, the three big companies have agreed to make it easier for consumers to fix bad credit information.
Read the story8 minTV Roundup: A Deep Dive on Brian Williams, NBC Woes
New details came out today in New York Magazine about how the Brian Williams situation exploded at NBC. According to the magazine, when Williams’ stories about being shot down in Iraq were proven to be fabricated, they also exposed a news operation that was already in crisis mode.
Read the story9 minA Conversation With Paul Beatty
Paul Beatty’s new novel is an acerbic and absurdist look at what it means to be black in America. The Sellout is laced with cutting insights about race, slavery, Oreo cookies, and segregation, and it’s set here in Los Angeles. Madeleine talks to the author about his work and inspiration, including those old iconic maps in the Thomas Guide.
Read the story14 minNew Images of Santa Monica Mountain Lions
There are new pictures of mountain lions here in the Santa Monica Mountains. Rangers set up a remote camera near a deer kill and captured close-ups of a mother and two of her sleek, tawny 15-month-old cubs feeding on the carcass.
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