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Ted Cruz cartoon controversy, holiday sibling dynamics and travel tips to help you survive the season and TGI-FilmWeek!
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Dec 23, 2015
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Ted Cruz cartoon controversy, holiday sibling dynamics and travel tips to help you survive the season and TGI-FilmWeek!

The recent Washington Post cartoon of Ted Cruz's kids has sparked a debate about the involvement of candidates' children in politics; We discuss the relationship between some siblings, and how the holidays can force an uncomfortable togetherness; Tips for traveling during the holiday season and TGI-FilmWeek.

Republican presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) speaks to crowd during a campaign rally at Ottawa Farms December 19, 2015 in Bloomingdale, Georgia.
Republican presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) speaks to crowd during a campaign rally at Ottawa Farms December 19, 2015 in Bloomingdale, Georgia.
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The recent Washington Post cartoon of Ted Cruz's kids has sparked a debate about the involvement of candidates' children in politics; We discuss the relationship between some siblings, and how the holidays can force an uncomfortable togetherness; Tips for traveling during the holiday season and TGI-FilmWeek. 

Listen 20:06
Yesterday The Washington Post put up a cartoon that depicted Ted Cruz's two daughters as trained monkeys, in response to a recent Christmas ad that featured the Senator with his family.
Listen 18:44
There are few people who will know you as long and as deeply as your brother(s) or sister(s), but so many sibling relationships fall apart or even start off without much connection.
Listen 8:55
It’s hard to deny that holiday travel is a pain. Roads are jammed, airports are busy, security lines are long, and all you want to do is get where you’re going so you can start celebrating with your family and friends.
Listen 47:44
It's a big week for new movies. Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Amy Nicholson, Wade Major, and Charles Solomon will review the big releases and notable indies.
Credits
Host, AirTalk
Host, Morning Edition, AirTalk Friday, The L.A. Report Morning Edition
Senior Producer, AirTalk with Larry Mantle
Producer, AirTalk with Larry Mantle
Producer, AirTalk with Larry Mantle
Associate Producer, AirTalk & FilmWeek
Associate Producer, AirTalk
Associate Producer (On-Call), AirTalk
Apprentice News Clerk, FilmWeek