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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    L.A. Foreclosures

    The great recession may be over, but we’re still dealing with its aftermath. This week, the Los Angeles city council approved a plan that would make it easier for the city to seize foreclosed homes that are dilapidated. These are bank-owned homes.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Dec 12, 2015 • 1 min read

    The great recession may be over, but we’re still dealing with its aftermath. This week, the Los Angeles city council approved a plan that would make it easier for the city to seize foreclosed homes that are dilapidated. These are bank-owned homes. The mayor still needs to approve the plan, but it would be City Attorney Mike Feuer’s job to execute it.

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    3. 17:19The Edge's Controversial Land Deal
    4. 23:47Friday Film: 'The Big Short,' 'Legend' and More
    5. 36:21The Comeback of L.A.'s Most Misunderstood Artwork: The Triforium
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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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      Matt Holzman

      Producer, 'The Document'

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      Anna Scott

      Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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      Jolie Myers

      Managing Producer, 'Press Play'

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      Mike Feuer

      LA city attorney, candidate in 2022 LA mayoral race

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    The full episode

    2 of 5
    Trump and the GOP Convention, The Edge's Malibu Deal and the Triforium
    1. 0:00Trump Focus Group
    2. 9:45L.A. ForeclosuresYou’re reading this
    3. 17:19The Edge's Controversial Land Deal
    4. 23:47Friday Film: 'The Big Short,' 'Legend' and More
    5. 36:21The Comeback of L.A.'s Most Misunderstood Artwork: The Triforium
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