Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Campaign Finance, Porter Ranch, Kendrick Lamar & Clinton
Today we start with the author of a new book on campaign finance. He says that the problem of money in politics goes way beyond Citizens United.
By Madeleine Brand • • 53m ListenToday, we begin with the author of a new book on campaign finance and his theory of how the problem of money in politics goes way beyond Citizens United. Then, an update on the air quality in Porter Ranch, how it has been tested and what the potential health impacts could be. Next, the behind-the-scenes story of how the NFL came back to L.A. And finally, a look at Kendrick Lamar, Hillary Clinton and this moment when it comes to race in America and American politics.
In this episode
4 storiesCampaign Finance Post-Scalia
The fallout from Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia’s death is being felt on the campaign trail. One of the most controversial decisions he backed was Citizens United, the 2010 case that gave corporations and unions unlimited spending power in political campaigns. This is expected to be the most expensive presidential race in history.
Read the story12 minPorter Ranch: What’s in the Air?
L.A. County Supervisor Mike Antonovich, Sen. Barbara Boxer and other state and local politicians are calling for more testing to make sure the area around the gas leak in Porter Ranch is safe for residents. SoCal Gas Co. has put a cement seal over the leak at its Aliso Canyon gas storage facility.
Read the story9 minThe Real Story of Bringing the NFL Back to LA
For years and years – since the Rams left in 1994 really – there’s been talk about bringing pro football back to Los Angeles. Now, it’s finally happening. The Rams and maybe even the Chargers will be playing in a brand new, $2.7 billion entertainment complex in Inglewood beginning in 2019.
Read the story14 minHillary Clinton, Kendrick Lamar and Race
Last night at the Grammy Awards, Kendrick Lamar gave an electrifying performance about being black in America. He came on stage shackled in chains, wearing prison blues, while his band performed behind bars. Meanwhile, Hillary Clinton is scheduled to deliver a big speech on race in New York today.
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