Missing Nigerian Girls, Sandra Tsing Loh, and TV Round-Up

An update on the Islamist group that snatched 300 school girls in Nigeria. Plus, Sandra Tsing Loh on her new book, and Google and Amazon’s same-day delivery in LA.

Boko Haram, the Islamist group that snatched almost 300 school girls in Nigeria, has threatened to sell the girls. What is the group, and how does it fit into the larger growth of Islamic extremism in Africa? In our weekly TV round-up: Louie is back, as is 24. Game of Thrones is being criticized for its handling of sexual violence. Sandra Tsing Loh talks about her new book on her personal experience and the science of menopause. And Google and Amazon have announced same-day delivery in Los Angeles. 

From this Episode:

Credits

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Andrew Walsh, Christian Bordal, Matt Holzman, Jolie Myers, Anna Scott