Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Waxman to Retire, a Local Olympian, Reinventing the Corvette
Today we discuss a surprise retirement announcement from U.S. Representative Henry Waxman, talk to a local U.S. luge team member headed to Sochi, and more.
By Madeleine Brand • • 51m ListenToday we discuss a surprise retirement announcement from U.S. Representative Henry Waxman, talk to a local member of the U.S. luge team headed to Sochi, and catch up on the latest car news.
Banner Image: Rep. Henry Waxman, D-Calif.; photo credit: Lingjing Bao, Talk Radio News
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4 storiesCongressman Henry Waxman to Retire
U.S. Representative Henry Waxman is retiring at the end of this year after 20 terms representing California’s 33rd District. We speak to the congressman about his accomplishments and time in office. Plus we hear from one of his longtime political allies about his legacy as one of Congress’ most effective legislators, and who might succeed him.
Read the story17 minOlympic Luger Kate Hansen
Given the climate here in sunny Southern California, you wouldn’t think this would be home to many winter sports enthusiasts. So how does someone growing up in La Cañada end up hurtling down twisty ice chutes at 80 miles an hour for the US Olympic luge team?
Read the story8 minDr. Strangelove Turns 50
In 1964, Stanley Kubrick’s thumbed his nose at our terror of nuclear annihilation with Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb. The movie turns 50 this month, but Kubrick’s darkly comic classic still seems deeply relevant.
Read the story15 minReinventing the Corvette
The Corvette has developed a reputation as a symbol of midlife crisis. But GM wants to change that. Can they make it a young person’s car? Plus, sub-compact cars - which usually appeal to younger drivers - are performing badly in crash tests.
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