Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Voter ID Laws, the Truth about Andy Kaufman and Rating the Ratings
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a Texas law that requires an ID to vote. We talk about that, and Andy Kaufman, who died 30 years ago. His former writing partner unravels the mysteries of the comedian’s life and death.
By Madeleine Brand • • 50m ListenThe U.S. Supreme Court upheld a Texas law that requires an ID to vote. Critics, including Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, say it will keep hundreds of thousands of voters away from the polls. Plus, It’s out with the swipe and in with the tap, as Apple Pay launches today. In our weekly TV segment, we talk about Neil Patrick Harris hosting the Oscars and the launch of NBC’s “Marry Me.” And a new book attempts to unravel the mysteries of Andy Kaufman’s life and death. Finally, we look at a study that says the people who rate films may be getting desensitized to violence.
Banner Image: Andy Kaufman performs his Mighty Mouse routine on Saturday Night Live
