Business & Economy

ID’s docuseries “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV” alleges years of abuse on Nickelodeon sets, with “Drake and Josh” star Drake Bell speaking out after years of silence.

from The Business

Four years after the COVID pandemic made telecommuting a norm, Angelenos are getting lonely on the job. LA event organizers are now offering coworking pop-ups.

from KCRW Features

If you’re driving a new car, data like how fast you accelerate and how hard you brake might be influencing your insurance premiums. How can you find out if it is?

Your car may be sharing your driving data with insurance companies

If you’re driving a new car, data like how fast you accelerate and how hard you brake might be influencing your insurance premiums. How can you find out if it is?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Anaheim Planning Commission voted to change zoning laws to accommodate Disneyland. What does the city get in return, and what will the changes bring to the Magic Kingdom?

Disneyland is about to embark on a $2 billion expansion

The Anaheim Planning Commission voted to change zoning laws to accommodate Disneyland. What does the city get in return, and what will the changes bring to the Magic Kingdom?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

On Tuesday, Bitcoin’s value soared past previous records, largely because federal regulators started allowing it to be traded in exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

Bitcoin is stronger than ever. But you can’t buy anything with it

On Tuesday, Bitcoin’s value soared past previous records, largely because federal regulators started allowing it to be traded in exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Why did Universal Music Group pull its catalog from TikTok last month? The two are in bitter contract negotiations fueled by AI, viewership, and royalty payments.

Why are some music videos silent on TikTok? Blame feud with Universal Music

Why did Universal Music Group pull its catalog from TikTok last month? The two are in bitter contract negotiations fueled by AI, viewership, and royalty payments.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Food and ag journalist Tom Philpott debunks the pro-ethanol POV.

Why is the US so devoted to corn-based ethanol when there are better ways to produce energy?

Food and ag journalist Tom Philpott debunks the pro-ethanol POV.

from Good Food

Plus, what new brass at Netflix and Disney herald for the studios’ futures.

Have we hit peak Boomer cinema?

Plus, what new brass at Netflix and Disney herald for the studios’ futures.

from The Business

Composer Laura Karpman, now Oscar-nominated for her work on “American Fiction,” has managed to find success writing music for movies, TV shows, and games, even though the playing field…

Composer Laura Karpman on ‘American Fiction,’ Marvel, and hard-won success

Composer Laura Karpman, now Oscar-nominated for her work on “American Fiction,” has managed to find success writing music for movies, TV shows, and games, even though the playing field…

from The Business

On this episode of Scheer Intelligence, host Robert Scheer and Les Leopold discuss Leopold’s new book, “Wall Street's War on Workers: How Mass Layoffs and Greed Are Destroying the…

The immiseration of the American worker is a bipartisan political scam

On this episode of Scheer Intelligence, host Robert Scheer and Les Leopold discuss Leopold’s new book, “Wall Street's War on Workers: How Mass Layoffs and Greed Are Destroying the…

from Scheer Intelligence

The continued rise of grocery prices is partly why the FTC is planning to block the merger of mega-chains Kroger and Albertsons.

Rising grocery prices: Potent presidential campaign issue

The continued rise of grocery prices is partly why the FTC is planning to block the merger of mega-chains Kroger and Albertsons.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Downtown LA gay bar Redline opened in 2015. Now it joins a long legacy of LGBTQ spaces that have closed in the city center.

Gay bar Redline says ‘see you later’ after 10 years in business

The Downtown LA gay bar Redline opened in 2015. Now it joins a long legacy of LGBTQ spaces that have closed in the city center.

from KCRW Features

Out-of-pocket costs for Paxlovid have shot up for Medicare patients, and programs to help get the COVID-alleviating drug for less aren’t well known.

$1,400 for Paxlovid? Some COVID patients have sticker shock

Out-of-pocket costs for Paxlovid have shot up for Medicare patients, and programs to help get the COVID-alleviating drug for less aren’t well known.

from KCRW Features

Plus, how “Madame Web” is symptomatic of Sony’s much bigger superhero problem.

Fubo files $1B lawsuit against ‘Spulu.’ What will a judge think?

Plus, how “Madame Web” is symptomatic of Sony’s much bigger superhero problem.

from The Business

Andrew Friedman documents the life of ingredients and how they make it from the farm to the plate at one Chicago restaurant.

Andrew Friedman goes behind the scenes and follows ingredients from farm to table

Andrew Friedman documents the life of ingredients and how they make it from the farm to the plate at one Chicago restaurant.

from Good Food

Journalist Sarah Larson profiles Spencer Sheehan, a lawyer who sues food companies for false advertising.

Spencer Sheehan sues food companies for false advertising

Journalist Sarah Larson profiles Spencer Sheehan, a lawyer who sues food companies for false advertising.

from Good Food

Plus, a Mickey Mouse clapback as the Disney proxy war wages on.

Peak TV is dead, says FX’s John Landgraf. Long live peak TV?

Plus, a Mickey Mouse clapback as the Disney proxy war wages on.

from The Business

The Oscar-nominated short documentary “The Barber of Little Rock” follows Arlo Washington, a barber who is trying to close the wealth gap in the city.

Oscar nominee ‘Barber of Little Rock’ exposes wealth gap in US

The Oscar-nominated short documentary “The Barber of Little Rock” follows Arlo Washington, a barber who is trying to close the wealth gap in the city.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Reality TV has long been notorious for grueling working conditions, but those in the industry say belt-tightening across Hollywood is making it getting worse.

Reality TV workers are burning out and speaking up

Reality TV has long been notorious for grueling working conditions, but those in the industry say belt-tightening across Hollywood is making it getting worse.

from KCRW Features

Eugene Hernandez took on the mantle of Sundance Film Festival director in 2022 and he’s here to break down the most promising debuts of Sundance ‘24.

Sundance director Eugene Hernandez’s insider insights

Eugene Hernandez took on the mantle of Sundance Film Festival director in 2022 and he’s here to break down the most promising debuts of Sundance ‘24.

from The Treatment