Why was FBI Director James Comey fired?

May. 09, 2017

Photo of James Comey in San Bernardino, March 30, 2016. (Courtesy of tua ulamac)

From this Episode:

Why James Comey fired for mishandling Clinton emails or investigating Trump and Russia?

This afternoon, White House spokesman Sean Spicer said, “The president has accepted the recommendation of the Attorney General and the deputy Attorney General regarding the...

16 min

Gil Cedillo on housing, gentrification and why he took developer money

There is an unexpectedly interesting city council election next week in Los Angeles. Incumbent Gil Cedillo is facing first-time challenger Joe Bray-Ali. Bray-Ali’s campaign...

11 min

Chris Burden: LA artist who shocked the art world

Chris Burden is the artist behind the Instagram-famous street lamps at LACMA. But in the ‘70s, his performance art scared and confused visitors and critics alike. He made a...

15 min

Your guide to some of the best pies in LA

This Saturday, May 13, is National Apple Pie Day. And why limit yourselves to just apple pie when there are so many other delicious varieties, like berry pies, custard pies,...

7 min

Credits

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Christian Bordal, Gina Pollack