Press Play with Madeleine Brand
How do motel owners feel about housing the homeless?
We meet some motel owners who are turning their properties over for use as homeless shelters, and others who aren’t so sure that’s a good idea.
By Madeleine Brand • • 48m ListenMotel owner Joe Patel poses at his motel. Photo credit: Matt Rogers.
In this episode
4 storiesDemocrats try to figure out how to be relevant
Chuck Schumer said the Senate should wait to confirm a new Supreme Court nominee -- using the same argument Republican Mitch McConnell used to refuse to vote on President Obama’s nominee, Merrick Garland. But Schumer doesn’t control the Senate.
Read the story12 minRod Rosenstein is in the hot seat
Republican Rod Rosenstein -- appointed by Donald Trump to oversee the Russia investigation -- faced heated attacks by fellow Republicans at a hearing today. We learn what happened, and why.
Read the story6 minMotel owners on housing the homeless
Owner operator of the Palm Tree motel in North Hills, Mike Patel said he already has half his rooms occupied by homeless families and is paid by vouchers from families sent by homeless service provider LA Family Housing.
Read the story14 minThe rise and fall of the man behind Bikram Yoga
Bikram Choudhury created Bikram Yoga, a 26-pose routine performed in 100-degree rooms. At his peak, more than 600 yoga studios in the US bore his name.
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