Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Gentrification in Boyle Heights is focus of new Netflix series
“Gentefied” follows three cousins and their immigrant grandfather who try to save the family’s taqueria as gentrification creeps in. We speak with the Latinx creators of the show.
By Madeleine Brand • • 50m Listen“Gentefied” follows three cousins and their immigrant grandfather who try to save the family’s taqueria as gentrification creeps in. We speak with the Latinx creators of the show.
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5 storiesBankrupt and sued, can the Boy Scouts survive?
The Boy Scouts of America filed bankruptcy today as they face an avalanche of sex abuse lawsuits. This filing means that all civil litigation is suspended.
Read the story8 minJustice Department faces crisis of confidence
A group of federal judges held an emergency meeting today to discuss Attorney General Bill Barr’s actions in some high-profile political cases that involve Roger Stone and Michael Flynn.
Read the story11 minThe waning power of political parties in nominating presidential candidates
For decades, the political parties played a major role in ensuring a preferred, unifying candidate made it to the top of the ticket in presidential elections.
Read the story10 minNetflix’s ‘Gentefied’: How young Latinx professionals are gentrifying Boyle Heights
“Gentefied” follows three cousins and their immigrant grandfather who try to save the family’s taqueria as gentrification creeps in. We speak to the Latinx creators of the show.
Read the story13 minWhat really led to the abrupt closure of the Marciano Art Foundation?
The Marciano Art Foundation permanently and abruptly closed a few months ago after the staff tried unionizing. It was the pet project of Guess Jeans co-founders Maurice and Paul Marciano. The brothers say low attendance did the museum in. Former employees point to labor problems.
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