Press Play with Madeleine Brand
The Economy Grows, Prenatal Testing Problems, and Boozy Science
The economy is growing, but is it good news for everyone? Also, a look back at half a century of L.A.’s biggest trials with retiring AP reporter Linda Deutsch.
By Barbara Bogaev • • 52m ListenWe start with a look at the economy. It’s growing, but is that good news for everyone? Then, just in time for the holidays, a look at the science of booze. Next, we hear from an investigative reporter about unreliable prenatal tests, which are leading to more abortions by women who think there are problems with their pregnancies. After that, we talk to a researcher who’s found that women carry their children’s cells long after giving birth, and the surprising health benefits. And finally, a conversation with former AP reporter Linda Deutsch, who retired yesterday after 48 years of covering L.A.’s biggest trials -- from Charles Manson to Phil Spector.
