BPR: Orange Is The New Black And Fake Is The New Meat

Catherine Whelan is a Radio and Podcast Producer. She produces Under the Radar and Security Mom.

April 02, 2015

Updated January 11, 2016

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John King joins us to discuss the buzz in Washington around Reid's resignation, Menendez's indictment, and the nuclear negotiations in Iran.
Then we check in with you about Trevor Noah's Twitter history. Should the newly-named host be judged by his worst six tweets, or do these tasteless (and unfunny) tweets suggest something deeper? (starts at 27:00)
Ex-con and blockbuster author of Orange is The New Black, Piper Kerman, shares some stories from her time in the clink, and makes a compelling case against mandatory minimums and for sweeping prison reform. (starts at 52:28)
Food writer Corby Kummer takes us behind the scenes of the James Beard Awards, praises the promise of small plates, and discusses the potential of fake meat. (starts at 1:18:30)
Alex Beam and Margery Egan kept missing each other at Tenebrae, and we dig into a discussion about religion and death and the solace of belief. Also embracing your inner coyote. (starts at 1:42:03)
Finally, Michael Norton checks in about children. Is our psychology cemented in childhood? Or do we have a fighting chance at choosing who we are? We see what you think. (starts at 2:08:45)