Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Presidential Candidates Campaign in California, But Will the State Matter?
With just a little more than a week from the June 7 primary, all three Presidential hopefuls have their eyes on California, and had their feet on the ground in the Golden State Friday.
By Madeleine Brand • • 52m ListenWith just a little more than a week before the June 7 primary, all three Presidential hopefuls have their eyes on California, and had their feet on the ground in the Golden State on Friday. Hillary Clinton met with community members in Oakland. Republican Donald Trump bounced from Fresno to San Diego. And Bernie Sanders held a rally Friday morning at the Los Angeles Maritime Museum at the Port of Los Angeles. In recent years, LA’s ports have been plagued by challenges. What is the state of LA’s ports today?
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5 storiesThe State of LA’s Ports
Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders held a rally Friday morning at the Los Angeles Maritime Museum at the Port of Los Angeles. Sanders aims to gain the support of Harbor Area labor unions.
Read the story9 minIf Clinton Clinches Nomination After New Jersey’s Primary, Will California Matter?
With just a little more than a week from the June 7 primary, all three presidential hopefuls have their eyes on California, and had their feet on the ground in the Golden State on Friday. California isn’t the only state to hold a Democratic primary on June 7. New Jersey also votes on that day, and its polls close hours before California’s do.
Read the story9 minWill 2016 Be the Year of the Libertarian Party?
While the mainstream candidates are battling it out in California, Libertarians are gathering in Orlando, Florida for their nominating convention this weekend. Unlike in past elections, however, the Libertarian Party is getting a lot of attention this year.
Read the story9 minSummer Blockbuster Season in Full Swing
It’s only May, but summer blockbuster season is in full swing. Big studios are betting on more of the familiar, with another X-Men film and an Alice in Wonderland sequel opening this weekend. What new movies are coming to a cineplex near you?
Read the story14 minIs Gaming a Sport?
The PAC-12 TV network has announced a new Esports competition for PAC-12 schools. Yes, video-gaming is officially a PAC-12 sport. Last month, Arizona State won the Heroes of the Dorm tournament, and the finals took place in front of 67,000 fans at Century Link stadium in Seattle.
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