Press Play with Madeleine Brand
How Beverly Hills unleashed the political power of celebrities
Despite its small size, the city of Beverly Hills packs a lot of political power. That’s not a surprise, given the big names who live there.
By Madeleine Brand • • 48m ListenDespite its small size, the city of Beverly Hills packs a lot of political power. That’s not a surprise, given the big names who live there. But the Beverly Hills we know today may never have existed if it weren’t for a group of stars who fought to keep the city independent.
Beveryly Hills sign by Thom Watson
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