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.
