Joel Stein

journalist and author

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Larry Flynt’s vast array of 20th century paintings, glass lamps, statuettes, and other obscurities are up for auction.

Hustler Founder Larry Flynt’s personal collection up for auction

Larry Flynt’s vast array of 20th century paintings, glass lamps, statuettes, and other obscurities are up for auction.

from Greater LA

“Draining the swamp” was a popular slogan, and President Trump has made good on his promise.  Crucial firings and resignations have hit almost every department.

Draining the swamp -- for better or worse?

“Draining the swamp” was a popular slogan, and President Trump has made good on his promise.  Crucial firings and resignations have hit almost every department.

from To the Point

Stanford grad and LA Times columnist Joel Stein goes to the best parties, and rubs shoulders with Moby, Rob Reiner, and LA Mayor Eric Garcetti.

Writer Joel Stein wants Ivy League-educated, TED talk-loving elites to take back America

Stanford grad and LA Times columnist Joel Stein goes to the best parties, and rubs shoulders with Moby, Rob Reiner, and LA Mayor Eric Garcetti.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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Shodekeh Talifero is a beatboxer, composer, and “breath artist.” Before he hits the Broad Stage this weekend, he’s teaching Santa Monica College students about breath and movement.

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Catalytic converter thefts more than tripled in LA County last year, and some victims are replacing the $3,000 car part just to have it stolen again.

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Trump was back in the spotlight and nothing has changed. Can Democrats and Republicans ever come together on guns? And should corporations get involved in social issues?

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New York Congressman George Santos has pleaded not guilty to 13 counts of financial crimes. He remains on the job for now, but faces decades in prison.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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