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FIFA Fans, New Era For Old King Drew Hospital and Richard Prince
We start with a look at British soccer fans and why they aren’t more outraged over the scandal at FIFA, the sport’s governing body. Also, a new hospital is opening in on the former campus of the troubled King Drew Medical Center. Will it usher in a new era for healthcare in South Los Angeles?
By Madeleine Brand • • 51m ListenWe start with a look at British soccer fans and why they aren’t more outraged over the scandal at FIFA, the sport’s governing body. Then, how Pope Francis continues to shake up the Vatican with his nontraditional approach to leading the Catholic Church. Next, a new hospital is opening in South L.A. on the former campus of King Drew Medical Center, which was shut down eight years ago after decades of malpractice and mismanagement. Will it usher in a new era for healthcare in South Los Angeles? And finally, in our weekly web roundup we discuss artist Richard Prince’s recent gallery show of pilfered Instagram images.
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In this episode
4 storiesFIFA Fans: Why So Forgiving?
It wasn’t a huge surprise when several top officials at FIFA, soccer’s governing body, were indicted on corruption charges yesterday. But while the English Prime Minister and other higher-ups are calling for FIFA president Sepp Blatter to step down before tomorrow’s election, many fans just don’t seem to care. Why not?
Read the story12 minChecking In on the Pope
The Pope revealed this week that he takes a daily nap, misses going out for pizza, and hasn’t watched television in 25 years. He also approved the beatification of an assassinated Salvadoran archbishop last Saturday, a figure controversial for his defense of the poor in the face of power.
Read the story9 minNew Hospital, New Hope to Replace King Drew Medical Center
When King Drew Medical Center opened in South L.A. in 1972 it was more than just a hospital. It was a symbol of hope and empowerment for L.A.’s African-American community. The hospital represented healing for people still recovering from the Watts riots. But over time, that promise faded.
Read the story14 minWeb Roundup: Richard Prince and Instagram
How would you feel if you walked into an art gallery and saw a selfie you’d posted on Instagram printed out six feet tall… and selling for $90,000? If you went to the Frieze Art Fair in New York earlier this month, it could’ve happened. Artist Richard Prince was behind the pictures. We discuss that and more in our weekly web roundup.
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