Todd Haynes on KCRW

Director Todd Haynes discusses John Schlesinger's 1971 film "Sunday Bloody Sunday," highlighting its specificity and sophistication.

Todd Haynes on John Schlesinger’s 1971 film ‘Sunday Bloody Sunday’

Director Todd Haynes discusses John Schlesinger's 1971 film "Sunday Bloody Sunday," highlighting its specificity and sophistication.

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The Velvet Underground symbolized cool during the 1960s. With an experimental sound and transgressive lyrics, the Lou Reed-fronted band was managed by pop artist Andy Warhol.

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The Velvet Underground symbolized cool during the 1960s. With an experimental sound and transgressive lyrics, the Lou Reed-fronted band was managed by pop artist Andy Warhol.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Teflon, the nonstick pan coating made by DuPont, was originally praised as a great American innovation. But the chemical used to make it was toxic.

In ‘Dark Waters,’ lawyer exposes corporation secretly poisoning Americans for profit

Teflon, the nonstick pan coating made by DuPont, was originally praised as a great American innovation. But the chemical used to make it was toxic.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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