The Madeleine Brand Show

Heidi Moore of Marketplace evaluates another sub-par jobs report issued by the U.S. Department of Labor for the month of April.

What role does Twitter play in foreign policy? The New America Foundation's Emily Parker joins the show to discuss how Twitter may have changed the course of events for the blind Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng.

Michael Sontheimer of Der Spiegel discusses the objections raised to the announcement that the German state of Bavaria will re-publish Hitler's controversial text "Mein Kampf."

The climbing number of non-English speakers in Nevada is challenging the state’s cash-strapped court system.

This weekend is full of extraordinary events, including an exhibit featuring dazzlingly painted My Little Ponies, Mexican wrestling and margaritas, and dressing up for the Kentucky Derby and placing bets -- all brought to you by your Weekend Alibi.

Summer movie season starts today. Dana Stevens of Slate joins the show to preview the season's must-see films.

John Horn of the L.A. Times discusses how Hollywood has embraced debuting big budget movies in foreign markets before opening stateside.