Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Defining "Presidential," and a Tale of 2 Donut Shops
What does it mean to act "presidential" and is that what voters want from candidates for president? Also, addressing gentrification through a tale of two donut shops.
By Madeleine Brand • • 51m ListenDonald Trump has mocked the notion that he should adopt a more "presidential" manner, saying that at least he’s the most "presidential-looking" candidate. So, what does it mean to be "presidential"?
Also, Chobani employees could get rich now that the founder of the yogurt company plans to give them a tenth of its shares.
Next, a New Yorker tells us about moving back to New York City after twelve years in L.A.
After that, we’ll hear 3 perspectives on what L.A. should do about its housing crisis.
And finally, Press Play producer Anna Scott tells a story about gentrification through a tale of two donut shops.
In this episode
5 storiesActing "Presidential": Is That What Voters Want From Candidates?
The question of what is "presidential" has become a topic in the presidential race. Donald Trump, responding to calls from his wife and others that he should act more "presidential," mocked the notion that he should adopt a more "presidential" manner this week, saying that he’s the most "presidential-looking" candidate.
Read the story12 minChobani Founder Gives A Tenth of Company's Shares to Employees
Chobani founder Hamdi Ulukaya started his modest yogurt company in 2005. It’s now worth billions and employs around 2000 workers. On Tuesday, some of those employees personally got a lot richer when Ulukaya announced a plan to give one-tenth of the company’s shares to his employees.
Read the story7 minNew Yorkers, Years in L.A. May Change You
New Yorkers who move to Los Angeles often do so with an attitude. "L.A.’s not real"; "it’s all sun and Hollywood"; "there’s no grit"; "it’s an intellectual vacuum" – Native Angelenos have heard it all before. But for New Yorkers who leave L.A. and move back to their hometown, the transition can be difficult , as well.
Read the story7 min3 Solutions to L.A.'s Housing Crisis
A lot of people in and around Los Angeles are currently struggling to pay high rents. One Harvard Study ranked L.A. as the least affordable rental market in the country. A housing shortage is pushing rents up, but there’s a lot of disagreement over how L.A. should increase its supply.
Read the story13 minA Tale of Two Donut Shops
Press Play producer Anna Scott tells the story of how L.A. is changing, at the level of the humble donut shop. Two donut shops on opposite sides of Sunset Boulevard in Silver Lake are less than a mile apart; but they represent two very different sides of one neighborhood – a neighborhood that has seen a lot of gentrification in recent years.
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