Press Play with Madeleine Brand
After State of the Union, where do Trump investigations stand?
We speak with California Congressman Adam Schiff about Trump’s State of the Union and what Schiff is investigating next.
By Madeleine Brand • • 48m ListenWe speak with California Congressman Adam Schiff about Trump’s State of the Union and what Schiff is investigating next. We also fact-check Trump’s immigration claims -- nearly everything he said on the topic on Tuesday night was false or misleading.
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5 storiesHouse Intelligence Committee probe into Trump and foreign influence expands
President Trump attacked “partisan investigations” during his second State of the Union address Tuesday: “An economic miracle is taking place in the United States, and the only thing that can stop it are foolish wars, politics, or ridiculous…
Read the story11 minFact-checking Trump’s immigration claims during his State of the Union
Immigration was a major part of the president’s speech on Tuesday night. He said large caravans are marching to the border, and that city governments in Mexico are helping them. He also said illegal immigration increases crime.
Read the story9 minArt meets mass transit: Destination Crenshaw
A rail line connecting LAX to the rest of the metro system goes right through Crenshaw at the street level, and it’s supposed to debut in a year.
Read the story10 minIn ‘Hark,’ people try to make the world better, but the world refuses
“Bookworm of the Month Club” is a new Press Play segment in which KCRW’s Bookworm Michael Silverblatt brings a book or two each month to share with listeners.
Read the story12 minCalifornia enters the truffle business for the first time
The black truffle is known as the black diamond of the kitchen. The finest black truffles, Perigord truffles, come from France. Unlike wine, California has been unable to compete -- until now. The Golden State is enjoying its first truffle season.
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