In the wake of yesterday's Iran agreement, some in Congress are still leery of the deal and are moving forward with legislation that would give Congress a final vote on any deal. Also, as breast feeding becomes more popular, will there be a commercial market for breast milk? Then we look at the best racing films following today's release of 'Furious 7.'
Iran deal framework simmers, Congress responds cautiously
In the wake of yesterday’s news that negotiators from Iran and several other world powers had reached an agreement on an outline of a deal that would limit Iran’s nuclear program capabilities over the next 25 years, and in return, lift sanctions imposed on the country once it has been confirmed that Iran has kept its word.
This sets the table for a full agreement. which is expected by the end of June.
Some in Congress, however, are still leery of the deal. Republicans, specifically, said Thursday they were still concerned about Tehran holding up its end of the bargain, and planned to move forward with legislation that would give Congress a final vote on any deal.
Should Congress be allowed to vote on any deal before it’s finalized?
Guest:
Michael Crittenden, Capitol Hill reporter for the Wall Street Journal in Washington, D.C.
Voynov case highlights exception allowing court to compel domestic victims to testify against spouses
Los Angeles Kings player Slava Voynov is accused of beating his wife, Marta Varlamova, at their Redondo Beach home in October.
At a hearing today, the lawyer for Varlamova said that she does not want to testify against Voynov without providing a reason. But a prosecutor in the case said that Varlamova is legally obligated to do so.
In a criminal trial or a grand jury proceeding, a spouse cannot be compelled to testify against his or her spouse, but there is an exception in cases of domestic violence. If Varlamova refuses to testify, she could face sanctions from the judge in the form of house arrest or a fine, but not jail time.
Guest:
Krista Niemczyk, Public Policy Manager at the statewide nonprofit California Partnership to End Domestic Violence. She is an expert of domestic violence laws in California
Gail Pincus, Executive Director of the Domestic Abuse Center, a nonprofit which works with victims of domestic violence in Van Nuys. She is also a clinical social worker and she provides expert court testimonies on intimate partner battering and its effects.
As breast milk becomes commodified, a look at the health and ethical implications
The health benefits of breastfeeding are well known. While the practice was once shunned, breastfeeding has experienced a resurgent.
And for-profit ventures are taking notice. A few commercial springing up to take advantage of the renewed popularity of the so-called “liquid gold.” What are the socioeconomic and health implications? Will there ever be a commercial market for breast milk?
Guests:
Bruce German, director of Foods for Health Institute at UC Davis. He’s studied the benefits of breast milk for over 2 decades
Kim Updegrove, executive director of the nonprofit Mothers’ Milk Bank Austin and immediate past president of the Human Milk Banking Association of North America, which was formed in 1985 to ensure the safety of donor human milk
Filmweek: ‘Furious 7,’ ‘Woman in Gold,’ ‘Effie Gray,’ and more
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critic Claudia Puig and Variety critic Justin Chang review this week’s releases, including "Furious 7," "Woman in Gold," "Effie Gray," and more. TGI-Filmweek!
Guests:
Claudia Puig, Film Critic for KPCC and USA Today
Justin Chang, Chief Film Critic for Variety
'Furious 7' stunt crew catapults flick to best of its genre
The Furious 7 stunt team employed more than 140 crew members to pull off astounding feats of speeding cars, crashing cars, and even a flying car all to rave reviews from critics for its opening weekend.
From stunt drivers and precision drivers to riggers, coordinators, and stunt doubles, the expensive, risky Fast & Furious franchise is one of the best in its genre. Where do you rank the series among great racing movies? What are the best locations for car stunts and speedy scenes, for example, the streets of Paris or winding mountainous roads or metro tunnels? How do stunt crews work together to choreograph complicated scenes? What are your favorite racing movies or car chase scenes?
Guest:
Tim Sabatino, Precision Driver, “Furious 7;” Sabatino’s other credits include stunt driver on “The Dark Knight Rises”
Iran deal framework simmers, Congress responds cautiously
In the wake of yesterday’s news that negotiators from Iran and several other world powers had reached an agreement on an outline of a deal that would limit Iran’s nuclear program capabilities over the next 25 years, and in return, lift sanctions imposed on the country once it has been confirmed that Iran has kept its word.
This sets the table for a full agreement. which is expected by the end of June.
Some in Congress, however, are still leery of the deal. Republicans, specifically, said Thursday they were still concerned about Tehran holding up its end of the bargain, and planned to move forward with legislation that would give Congress a final vote on any deal.
Should Congress be allowed to vote on any deal before it’s finalized?
Guest:
Michael Crittenden, Capitol Hill reporter for the Wall Street Journal in Washington, D.C.
Voynov case highlights exception allowing court to compel domestic victims to testify against spouses
Los Angeles Kings player Slava Voynov is accused of beating his wife, Marta Varlamova, at their Redondo Beach home in October.
At a hearing today, the lawyer for Varlamova said that she does not want to testify against Voynov without providing a reason. But a prosecutor in the case said that Varlamova is legally obligated to do so.
In a criminal trial or a grand jury proceeding, a spouse cannot be compelled to testify against his or her spouse, but there is an exception in cases of domestic violence. If Varlamova refuses to testify, she could face sanctions from the judge in the form of house arrest or a fine, but not jail time.
Guest:
Krista Niemczyk, Public Policy Manager at the statewide nonprofit California Partnership to End Domestic Violence. She is an expert of domestic violence laws in California
Gail Pincus, Executive Director of the Domestic Abuse Center, a nonprofit which works with victims of domestic violence in Van Nuys. She is also a clinical social worker and she provides expert court testimonies on intimate partner battering and its effects.
As breast milk becomes commodified, a look at the health and ethical implications
The health benefits of breastfeeding are well known. While the practice was once shunned, breastfeeding has experienced a resurgent.
And for-profit ventures are taking notice. A few commercial springing up to take advantage of the renewed popularity of the so-called “liquid gold.” What are the socioeconomic and health implications? Will there ever be a commercial market for breast milk?
Guests:
Bruce German, director of Foods for Health Institute at UC Davis. He’s studied the benefits of breast milk for over 2 decades
Kim Updegrove, executive director of the nonprofit Mothers’ Milk Bank Austin and immediate past president of the Human Milk Banking Association of North America, which was formed in 1985 to ensure the safety of donor human milk
Filmweek: ‘Furious 7,’ ‘Woman in Gold,’ ‘Effie Gray,’ and more
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critic Claudia Puig and Variety critic Justin Chang review this week’s releases, including "Furious 7," "Woman in Gold," "Effie Gray," and more. TGI-Filmweek!
Guests:
Claudia Puig, Film Critic for KPCC and USA Today
Justin Chang, Chief Film Critic for Variety
'Furious 7' stunt crew catapults flick to best of its genre
The Furious 7 stunt team employed more than 140 crew members to pull off astounding feats of speeding cars, crashing cars, and even a flying car all to rave reviews from critics for its opening weekend.
From stunt drivers and precision drivers to riggers, coordinators, and stunt doubles, the expensive, risky Fast & Furious franchise is one of the best in its genre. Where do you rank the series among great racing movies? What are the best locations for car stunts and speedy scenes, for example, the streets of Paris or winding mountainous roads or metro tunnels? How do stunt crews work together to choreograph complicated scenes? What are your favorite racing movies or car chase scenes?
Guest:
Tim Sabatino, Precision Driver, “Furious 7;” Sabatino’s other credits include stunt driver on “The Dark Knight Rises”