Press Play with Madeleine Brand
What’s behind the bomb threats to Jewish centers?
More than 100 Jewish community centers and schools nationwide have faced bomb threats. The FBI is investigating but so far have not identified a suspect. Also, disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff and Congressman Dana Rohrabacher went to Africa to convince leaders there to fight Boko Haram.
By Madeleine Brand • • 50m ListenPhoto: Pacific Jewish Center, in Venice Beach, CA.
In this episode
5 storiesBomb threats to Jewish centers stir up fears over heightened anti-Semitism
More than 100 Jewish community centers and schools nationwide have faced bomb threats . The FBI is investigating , but so far have not identified a suspect.
Read the story11 minJack Abramoff is back to dealmaking -- to defeat Boko Haram
Disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff is working with Orange County Congressman Dana Rohrabacher. The two went to Africa to try to convince leaders there to fight Boko Haram .
Read the story9 minIf medical treatments don’t work, why do doctors keep using them?
Doctors still prescribe certain drugs and medical treatments, despite evidence saying they shouldn’t. An investigation explains why the medical establishment is sometimes wedded to outdated thinking.
Read the story11 min'Catfight:' A black comedy with claws
The new movie “ Catfight ” is a satire about privilege, war, and two women who can’t stop beating each other up.
Read the story11 minShake Up at LA Magazine
Los Angeles Magazine is sold. Its editor-in-chief is out . We look at what that says about city magazines and journalism.
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