Press Play with Madeleine Brand The influence of Mister Rogers Jun. 08, 2018 Listen 49 min MORE This year marks the 50th anniversary of the debut of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.” A new documentary explores the impact Mister Rogers had on generations of children and adults. From this Episode: How Tijuana became a 'city of exiles' Several hundred undocumented immigrants are deported to Tijuana every day. Border officers take them across the border and drop them off. They’re left to start a new life. 15 min Remembering chef and author Anthony Bourdain Anthony Bourdain died by apparent suicide at age 61. He was in France, working on an upcoming episode of his award-winning TV series "Parts Unknown." Before becoming an... 9 min 'Ocean's 8:' all female stars, but a male director? Our critics review “Ocean’s 8,” an all-women installment of the heist franchise, with an all-star cast including Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Rihanna, Anne Hathaway; the... 9 min The impact of Mister Rogers on kids and adults For decades, Mister Rogers greeted millions of kids with a gentle tune as he changed into his cardigan and sneakers. With song, hand puppets, a trolley, and a good dose of... 15 min Credits Host: Madeleine Brand Producers: Sarah Sweeney, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Christian Bordal, Quinn O'Toole, Yael Even Or, Devan Schwartz