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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

TV Alternatives, Afghanistan Spin & Relationship Weight

Comcast wants to acquire Time-Warner Cable, photojournalism in Afghanistan, gaining weight in a relationship, and radio responds to internet streaming services.

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By Madeleine Brand • Feb 13, 2014 • 38m Listen

Comcast wants to acquire Time-Warner Cable, setting-off alarm bells for antitrust advocates. We untangle the web of TV alternatives to figure out if we even need cable anymore. Plus, how a government aid organization is trying to change the narrative coming out of Afghanistan through photos. We also talk to the authors of a new book about relationship weight, and we find out why commercial radio stations are offering less and less variety.

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    Madeleine Brand

    Host, 'Press Play'

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