Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Debating development in South LA and exploring LA's haunted past
A new, giant development proposed for South LA is dividing the community. Some see The Reef as an opportunity to breath new life into an underserved community. But others see it as a harbinger of gentrification.
By Madeleine Brand • • 52m ListenFBI director James Comey announced Friday that there may be new information in the investigation into Hillary Clinton’s use of a private server during her time as Secretary of State.
A new, giant development proposed for South LA is dividing the community. Some see The Reef as an opportunity to breathe new life into an underserved community. But others see it as a harbinger of gentrification.
Another development called the Sea Breeze has been approved near the Port of LA. But a Los Angeles Times investigation raises new questions about how the approval happened and whether shady political contributions greased the city wheels.
The Silver Lake-adjacent breakfast spot Sqirl has a devoted following. Lines often snake down the block on the weekend. Well now you can make some of the best Sqirl dishes in the comfort of your own home.
In honor of Halloween, a tour of L.A.’s haunted nooks and crannies, including spooky hotels and creepy old train depots.
In this episode
5 storiesExplaining the latest in Clinton email saga
The election is a week away and now we have our October surprise. The FBI is examining tens of thousands of emails that may or may not be related to Hillary Clinton and her use of a private server. FBI director James Comey is being criticized for announcing the investigation on Friday . Some say he may have violated the law.
Read the story8 minThe Reef: a South LA development that’s split the community
Downtown Los Angeles has experienced a renaissance over the last several years. High rises, luxury lofts and fancy restaurants abound. And now that building boom is spreading south. A mile from L.A. Live, right on the other side of the 10 Freeway, Washington Boulevard still looks untouched.
Read the story9 minShady campaign money with ties to a big developer
Sea Breeze is a $72 million apartment complex planned near the Port of L.A. Last year, city council members unanimously approved it with no discussion. They went against the recommendation of their own planning commission.
Read the story9 minThe woman who made toast hip has a new cookbook
For those of you who live in or near Silver Lake, you’re probably familiar with the line of people that snakes down Virgil Avenue most mornings and afternoons outside the restaurant Sqirl. Customers can wait upwards of an hour for a chance to try chef and owner Jessica Koslow’s take on California cooking.
Read the story14 minLA's creepiest haunts
What could possibly be more terrifying than this election season? Well, nothing. But today, we’ll attempt to top the freak show that is American politics in honor of Halloween. Los Angeles is chock full of creepy old buildings with bloody pasts. Places like the Cecil Hotel Downtown and the Queen Mary in Long Beach.
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