Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Donald Trump on Russia, ethics, and the dossier
During Donald Trump’s first press conference as president-elect, he answered questions about Russia, his business interests, and Obamacare. But the story grabbing all the headlines right now is about a dossier alleging the Russians have dirt on Trump and are blackmailing him with it.
By Madeleine Brand • • 51m ListenPhoto: President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a news conference in the lobby of Trump Tower in Manhattan, New York City, January 11, 2017. (Lucas Jackson/Reuters)
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4 storiesDonald Trump's press conference and his relationship with the media
Donald Trump took questions from the press for the first time since the election. Politics reporter Vann R. Newkirk said the president-elect’s relationship with the press is like a gladiator game. Trump answered questions about Russia, his business interests and Obamacare.
Read the story18 minDo real estate developers have too much sway over City Hall?
Five LA City Council members want a ban on political donations from developers who have projects pending or recently approved by the city. The move is an effort to change the ideas that developers have too much political power in the city.
Read the story9 minJanelle Monae on 'Hidden Figures' and ‘Moonlight': 'Queens come from all walks of life'
In two movies out now, Grammy nominee Janelle Monae plays the first black female NASA engineer, and a surrogate mother to a black gay boy in Miami. She discusses the power of these roles, and her political activism.
Read the story15 minVanity museums reveal how the rich influence art
Los Angeles’ Exposition Park will become home to the new George Lucas Museum, a building to house the filmmaker’s personal collection of art and, of course, his Star Wars ephemera. This is the latest museum in LA to be built by wealthy collectors.
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