Press Play with Madeleine Brand
State of the Garcetti, Late Night Colbert, and Grilled Cheese
The Mayor's first months in office, LA traffic, Colbert to go to 'Late Night.' Plus, new hope for movement to paralyzed limbs, and the Grilled Cheese Invitational.
By Madeleine Brand • • 1h 0m ListenWe take a look at the mayor's first 9 months in office in advance of his "State of the City" address. Plus, is there really nothing we can do about traffic in L.A.? Stephen Colbert will be David Letterman's replacement on Late Night. We hear about new research that could bring movement to paralyzed limbs. And we get a preview of this weekend's final Grilled Cheese Invitational in downtown LA.
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5 storiesState of the Garcetti
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti will give his "State of the City" address tonight. Before he does that, we're going to offer a "State of the Garcetti" segment. We take a look at the mayor's first nine months in office. What's he's accomplished, what he hasn't, and what's on his agenda going forward.
Read the story11 minNo Solution to Traffic?
The LA 2020 report says continued emphasis on rail in the city will do nothing to mitigate traffic gridlock in this city. Why not? Is there no solution? We talk to a traffic expert who says things aren't so bad.
Read the story7 minColbert Is the New Letterman
CBS released big news this morning: Stephen Colbert, host of Comedy Central's Colbert Report, will take over David Letterman's Late Night in 2015.
Read the story8 minNew Treatment for Paralysis
New research from UCLA and the University of Louisville in Kentucky helped four paralyzed men do things they thought they'd never do again: stand up and move their legs.
Read the story11 minGrilled Cheese Invitational
This weekend, a 12-year LA tradition comes to an end: The final Grilled Cheese Invitational holds its final event downtown. We talk to the founder of the GCI and one of its champions about the perfect grilled cheese sandwich.
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