Press Play with Madeleine Brand
A smoggy year in Los Angeles
The air in Los Angeles violated federal standards for 87 days in a row this year. That hasn’t happened in nearly two decades.
By Madeleine Brand • • 44m ListenLos Angeles skyline by Prayitno.
In this episode
4 storiesTension at the Dept. of Justice
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein is denying reports that he suggested secretly taping President Trump to expose the chaos at the White House. Rosenstein is overseeing the Russia investigation of Robert Mueller.
Read the story7 minSmog in LA
The air in Los Angeles violated federal standards for 87 days in a row this year. That hasn’t happened in nearly two decades.
Read the story9 minMale contraceptives could become a reality
Contraceptives for men could soon be available. Trials are underway here in Southern California for pills, injections and a topical cream that could offer men an option.
Read the story12 min'Life Itself' and other weekend movies
Reviews of this week’s new movies, including, "Life Itself;" starring Oscar Isaac and Olivia Wilde; "The House With The Clock in Its Walls;" "The Sisters Brothers; Assassination Nation;" and "Fahrenheit 11/9."
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