Teachers Union President, Calling-Out Catcallers, and the Porn Monopoly

Alex Caputo-Pearl, president of United Teachers Los Angeles, talks about the resignation of LAUSD Superintendent -- and teachers union rival -- John Deasy earlier this month. Later, the cautionary tale of a company that’s managed to establish a monopoly on porn streaming sites and production.

We start with Alex Caputo-Pearl, president of United Teachers Los Angeles, on the resignation of LAUSD Superintendent John Deasy earlier this month. Then, a broader look at teacher tenure: Is it good or bad for students in the long run? In our weekly Internet roundup, a look at a video that captures the catcalls endured by one woman during a 10-hour walk around Manhattan. Next, L.A. author Daniel Olivas on his new book, Things We Do Not Talk About, and what it means to be a Latino artist today. Finally, the cautionary tale of a company that’s managed to establish a monopoly on porn streaming sites and production.

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Credits

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

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