Press Play With Madeleine Brand

After back-to-back major hurricanes hit the Southeast U.S. in two weeks, can FEMA and other federal agencies handle the response? KCRW looks at how Hurricanes Helene and Milton have affected the political fortunes of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, and what the latest polls and focus groups are saying about the presidential candidates.  Critics review the latest film releases: “Piece by Piece,” “The Apprentice,” “We Live in Time,” and “The Last of the Sea Women.” Linguine with clam sauce is a classic dish. Use a transparent sauce of clam juices, white wine, garlic, red chile, and lemon.