Christopher Leonard

investigative journalist and author

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Investigative journalist and author of The Meat Racket: The Secret Takeover of America's Food Business

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David Koch, one of the wealthiest men on the planet and an influential libertarian political force, has died at age 79.

Remembering David Koch and his family's political influence

David Koch, one of the wealthiest men on the planet and an influential libertarian political force, has died at age 79.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Host Madeleine Brand looks at news, culture and emerging trends through the lens of Los Angeles, weekdays at noon.

Meat Racket

Host Madeleine Brand looks at news, culture and emerging trends through the lens of Los Angeles, weekdays at noon.

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The Agriculture Department is conducting a criminal investigation into Rancho Feeding, one of California's few slaughterhouses. It's now closed.

How Safe Is California Beef?

The Agriculture Department is conducting a criminal investigation into Rancho Feeding, one of California's few slaughterhouses. It's now closed.

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Josh Barro and Ken White talk about the final acts of the Trump administration: the last pardons he gave, the ones he didn’t give, and what’s next for our show.

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