Summer COVID risks, film reviews, picnic sides

Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Both COVID and mosquito-borne diseases are spreading this summer. A Pasadena-based doctor talks about the latest coronavirus vaccine and other protective measures.

Over the last quarter, Hollywood’s reality TV production is down nearly 60% compared to last year. Is this a temporary contraction or a permanent shift in the industry?

Critics review the latest film releases: “1992,” “Reagan,” “You Gotta Believe,” and “The Deliverance.”

Picnicking during Labor Day weekend? Consider the niçoise pan bagnat, a portable sandwich. Another good choice is ratatouille, a stew celebrating summer ingredients.