Press Play with Madeleine Brand
What Mattis’ resignation means for Trump’s ‘America First’ vision
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is resigning -- apparently over Trump’s decision to pull troops out of Syria and Afghanistan. Mattis was often described as “the grown up in the room.”
By Madeleine Brand • • 49m ListenDefense Secretary Jim Mattis is resigning -- apparently over Trump’s decision to pull troops out of Syria and Afghanistan. Mattis was often described as “the grown up in the room.” Meanwhile, lawmakers have until tonight to pass a bill to keep the government running.
In this episode
4 storiesWashington is in crisis over budget and Mattis’ resignation
President Trump is predicting a partial government shutdown if he doesn’t get $5 billion to build his border wall. Lawmakers have until tonight to pass a bill to keep the government running. Right now, the odds aren’t looking good.
Read the story11 minAn artistic genius hidden in Granada Hills
Glenn Bray stumbled across the work of Polish sculptor Stanisław Szukalski in a Hollywood bookstore 50 years ago. Bray was a comic book collector in his early 20s. A few years later, he learned that Stanisław lived only five miles away from him.
Read the story13 minEmily Blunt gives A+ performance in ‘Mary Poppins Returns,’ a B- movie
Our critics review DC’s “Aquaman,” starring Jason Momoa as heir to the Atlantis throne; the latest live-action Transformers film, “Bumblebee;” Disney’s “Mary Poppins Returns,” where the Banks kids have grown up with children of their own.
Read the story13 minChristmas in Norway: stinky, tasty fish...and elaborate advent calendars
Written by Amy Ta, produced by Christian Bordal In Oslo, Norway right now, there’s snow, moose, darkness that begins at 3:30 pm and lasts until 9:30 am. That’s according to Lasse and Ellen Thorkildsen, who live there. Press Play’s Resident…
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