Press Play with Madeleine Brand
How will Gov. Newsom pay for a major increase in paid parental leave?
As of today, Gavin Newsom is running the country’s biggest state. How will he differ from Jerry Brown? One of his priorities is implementing a 6-months paid parental leave policy for Californians. We talk about whether than can happen.
By Madeleine Brand • • 48m ListenAs of today, Gavin Newsom is running the country’s biggest state. How will he differ from Jerry Brown? One of his priorities is implementing a 6-months paid parental leave policy for Californians. We talk about whether than can happen.
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5 storiesHow will California pay for Gov. Newsom’s proposed increase of paid parental leave?
Now that Gavin Newsom has stepped into the Governor’s Office, he’s expected to unveil his budget. With it comes a proposal to significantly expand paid leave for new parents -- from the current six weeks to six months.
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A possible teachers strike might break out Thursday. Parents will have to decide whether to keep their kids home or send them to school. KCRW’s Jenny Hamel has been following the story, and was out talking to parents this morning.
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Read the story7 minWhat makes LA wonderful and horrible at the same time
Written by Amy Ta, produced by Sarah Sweeney It’s hard to put a finger on Los Angeles’ identity. The city is sprawling, yet constantly congested. Glamorous and gritty. Deeply diverse. And yet it can’t shake the stereotype that it’s a…
Read the story15 minWhy do so few women get Best Director nominations or wins?
At the Golden Globes this year, not a single woman was nominated for Best Director. Women were shut out of the category last year, too. Very few women directors have ever been nominated. Only one has ever won: Barbra Streisand 35 years ago.
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