Observer Radio Episode 37: Batman Gadgets, Maquiladora Workers and George Clooney


In this episode of Observer Radio, staff writer Melissa del Bosque relates the tale of maquiladora worker Rosa Moreno who lost her hands on the job making televisions. Staff writer Emily DePrang explains how APD is using new technology to lessen damages caused by high-speed chases.

The guest for this episode is Leah Churner who recently wrote a piece about George Clooney’s next film, The Monuments Men.

Observer Radio now appears on KPFT in Houston at 4:30 p.m. on Fridays and KOOP in Austin on Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m.

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