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L.A. changed architect Frank Gehry. He changed it right back.
Frank Gehry has died at age 96. Over a 70-year career, he became one of the world's most celebrated architects, and cemented the reputation of Los Angeles.
Why aren't there more condos for sale? Blame state law
One reason developers shy away from building multi-family housing for sale - instead of just apartments for rent - is a California law meant to protect buyers.
Third St Promenade Wants You to Stroll Its Streets Once More
The iconic outdoor mall has seen a drop in attendance and a rise in vacancies in recent years.
Five tribes to incorporate native values in monument
Tribes that call the Coachella Valley home have long sought federal protection for the land and its wildlife. Now, they'll help manage the national monument.
Horse deaths, low turnout threaten Los Alamitos track
The city of Cypress could redevelop the venue if ongoing issues are not addressed.
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Host Madeleine Brand looks at news, culture and emerging trends through the lens of Los Angeles.
NewsCaribbean boat strikes, Signal fiasco. Could Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s days be numbered?
Plus, why self-driving cars could be a “public health breakthrough,” a new documentary follows a woman in rural Iran who won a seat on her village council, and our weekly film reviews.
NewsWhy San Francisco sued Coca-Cola, Kraft Heinz, and others over ultra-processed foods
Plus, children are working on California farms and an investigation finds the state is turning a blind eye to safety violations, a mom writes a private letter to her son every year and gives them to him when he turns 18, and Evan Kleiman on the loved (and loathed) holiday fruitcake.
News‘No Lessons Learned’ over 12 pretty, pretty good seasons of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’
Plus, longtime Ukraine watcher Alexander Vindman doesn’t expect the war with Russia to end anytime soon, an LA Times investigation adds context to the Trump administration’s claims about attacks on ICE agents, and whether or not a domesticated raccoon would make a good house pet.
NewsMothers of the Mothership: The women who shaped the sound of 70s funk
Plus, the Trump administration pauses granting asylum and visas to Afghan nationals, the Supreme Court hears oral arguments over online piracy, and the Cal State system invests in “AI-empowered higher education.”
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Trump rants, Hegseth deflects while Congress looks for answers
The president delivers a hateful rant during a cabinet meeting. Is Pete Hegseth on the hot seat? Plus, we’ll discuss a revealing new social media feature.
By David Greene • • 50m Listen
Why are executions on the rise in the US?
Is the death penalty being used as a political tool? We’ll discuss that, plus Gen Z voting trends and an amendment proposal for pardons.
By David Greene • • 50m Listen
Trump faces one crisis after another
A wave of political stumbles - including the Epstein files - are hitting the White House all at once. We’ll discuss what’s at stake. Plus, a roundtable of gratitude.
By David Greene • • 50m Listen
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