Press Play with Madeleine Brand Facing Irma in the Caribbean Sep. 11, 2017 Listen 49 min MORE Photo: Buildings damaged by hurricane Irma are seen on the British Virgin Islands, September 10, 2017. (Timothy Jones/Reuters) From this Episode: Irma: Assessing the devastation in the Caribbean In the wake of Irma, Florida is facing flooded streets and downed trees and power lines. In some parts of the Caribbean, the situation is much worse. Parts of the U.S.... 10 min DOJ supports baker who refused to make a cake for a same-sex wedding Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are working on a long-term spending bill to fund the government. In the House, Republicans want to tack on some controversial reforms to campaign... 7 min By moving up its primary, would California gain more clout in choosing the next president? A giant California-shaped monkey wrench may get thrown into national politics. Legislators in Sacramento are considering a bill that would move California’s primary election... 10 min Why women's professional soccer doesn't get the respect - or pay - it deserves Gwendolyn Oxenham played a season of soccer for a top pro team in Brazil. She was paid nothing. A horse sometimes grazed in the middle of the field where the team practiced.... 14 min How Tesla gave drivers fleeing Hurricane Irma more battery juice Some Tesla owners fleeing Irma were surprised to see their car’s battery capacity increase. The electric car company provided a software update for free to give drivers more... 7 min Credits Host: Madeleine Brand Producers: Gina Pollack, Sarah Sweeney, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Christian Bordal, Quinn O'Toole