Press Play with Madeleine Brand
How Houston, New Orleans, and Los Angeles are vulnerable to flooding
We find out why Houston wasn’t prepared for a storm like Harvey, and how Los Angeles city officials are preparing for possible catastrophic flooding in the event of a major storm.
By Madeleine Brand • • 49m ListenPhoto: Residents wade through flood waters from Tropical Storm Harvey in Beaumont Place, Texas, U.S., on August 28, 2017. (Jonathan Bachman/Reuters)
In this episode
5 storiesWhy Houston wasn't prepared for Harvey, and what could happen in LA
After going offshore, Tropical Storm Harvey is now poised to return to Houston. Residents near two dams have been told to evacuate, as officials release water from them. We speak with a local journalist who reported a year ago why Houston wasn’t prepared for a storm like this one.
Read the story18 minNo one's home at HUD?
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson is touring the storm devastation in Texas. But will he be able to offer meaningful help to the thousands of people who may need it in the coming months? His agency is underfunded and understaffed.
Read the story11 minWhy North Korea fired a missile over northern Japan
A North Korean missile flew over the island of Hokkaido, Japan on Tuesday. Bullet trains stopped, and some TV stations interrupted programming to warn people to take shelter. It’s only the third time North Korea has fired a rocket over Japan. The Japanese Prime Minister called it an “unprecedented, serious and grave threat.”
Read the story8 minReactions to North Korea's missile tests -- from LA's Koreatown and Seoul
Tensions with North Korea are as high as they’ve been since most of us can remember. Threatened missile launches from the North have been met with talk of “fire and fury” from President Trump.
Read the story6 minHow to pair wine with Asian food
The freewheeling downtown Indian gastropub Badmaash recently started a new wine program. Maybe you think foods heavy on cumin and curry powder wouldn’t pair well with some of Europe’s world-famous grapes. But it’s just a matter of knowing which wines you should reach for.
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