Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Silicon Valley Startups are Cutting Back on the Frills
Is a disclaimer note on a chrome panda statue at Dropbox another sign that the tech bubble is on the verge of bursting? Plus, it’s a great time to watch foreign TV.
By Madeleine Brand • • 40m ListenA note posted by management on a five-foot chrome panda statue at Dropbox headquarters asking "Would I spend my own money this way?" could be another sign that some of the irrational exuberance of the last few years might be on the way out of Silicon Valley. Is the tech bubble on the verge of bursting?
A Los Angeles lawsuit against the family of media mogul Sumner Redstone could affect who has future control of Viacom and CBS.
Next, we take a little tour around the world and talk about what shows from other countries Americans might be missing out on.
And finally, children’s books that tackle tough issues like when a parent is in jail, and bullying.
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