Impact of EPA and NIH cuts, remembering cinematographer Halyna Hutchins

Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Impact of EPA and NIH cuts, remembering cinematographer Halyna Hutchins

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Published on Mar 18, 2025, 6:26:16 PM
Total time: 00:50:13

Episode Description

The Environmental Protection Agency might eliminate its office of scientific research — a move that advocates say would have drastic consequences on efforts to protect Americans from hazardous chemicals, air and water pollution, and climate change. 

The National Institutes of Health gives most of its money to universities, medical schools, and research institutions. Due to actions by the Trump administration, the NIH says it’ll sharply cut the size of its grants.

Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was shot and killed on set filming the low-budget Western “Rust.” One of her closest friends directed a new documentary about her life.

The Dodgers start their run for back-to-back World Series championships with a win over the Cubs in front of a supportive crowd in Tokyo. 

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Host Madeleine Brand looks at news, culture and emerging trends through the lens of Los Angeles.