US attacks on Iran, summer book picks, Ty Segall’s ‘Possession’

Press Play with Madeleine Brand

US attacks on Iran, summer book picks, Ty Segall’s ‘Possession’

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Published on Jun 23, 2025, 7:25:56 PM
Total time: 00:50:04

Episode Description

Iran launches missiles at the largest American military base in the Middle East. Is this the beginning of a larger war between the U.S., Israel, and Iran?

The Constitution says Congress has the power to declare war. But it also designates the president as the commander-in-chief of the armed forces, with the power to respond to emergencies, including limited military actions overseas.

Need a good book for summer? Consider “The Bombshell,” “An Oral History of Atlantis,” “A Marriage at Sea,” “A Truce That is Not Peace,” “The Hounding,” and “Tilt.”

Laguna Beach native Ty Segall has experimented with different music genres over the years. Now his 16th album centers on American storytelling.

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