Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Towering figure in LA politics, Mark Ridley-Thomas, faces indictment
LA City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas faces 20 federal charges of conspiracy, bribery, mail, and wire fraud — all connected to an alleged scheme with Marilyn Louise Flynn, the former dean of USC’s School of Social Work.
By Madeleine Brand • • 50m ListenLA City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas faces 20 federal charges of conspiracy, bribery, mail, and wire fraud — all connected to an alleged scheme with Marilyn Louise Flynn, the former dean of USC’s School of Social Work. This is the latest in a history of scandals for the Trojans.
Along the Santa Barbara coastline, the Alisal Fire continues to burn and is a long way from being contained. Photographer Josh Edelson pivoted to covering California's biggest wildfires and breaking news — after focusing on corporate events and headshots.
KCRW also looks at how the recent OC oil spill might affect underwater sea creatures, and Evan Kleiman gives tips on making vegetarian “meatballs.”
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5 storiesMark Ridley-Thomas indictment will shock nonprofit world and homelessness advocates, says City Council reporter
LA City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas faces 20 federal charges of conspiracy, bribery, mail and wire fraud — all connected to an alleged scheme with Marilyn Louise Flynn, the former dean of USC’s School of Social Work.
Read the story8 minHow might USC’s scandals affect its reputation and people’s decisions to study or work there?
"Will they lose a few [students]? Perhaps. But this shouldn't affect the overall decisions to go. I think USC may pay more of a price in faculty than in students," says Scott Jaschik.
Read the story8 minFrom headshots to blazing infernos: Photographer Josh Edelson gets up close to CA wildfires
"I wear the same stuff firefighters wear. So yellow Nomex suit, helmet, goggles, boots, gloves, fire shelter. I drive a four-wheel drive vehicle. I bring a chainsaw. I bring everything that I need to be completely self-contained for up to three days at a time, sometimes longer," says Josh Edelson.
Read the story17 minWhy certain sea creatures flourish at the site of the OC oil spill
Nearly two weeks have passed since news broke about an oil spill off the coast of Huntington Beach. Investigators are looking into whether a boat anchor may have struck an undersea oil pipeline, possibly months before the actual spill started.
Read the story9 minHow to make tiny croquettes — meatless meatballs — ample and flavorful
Evan Kleiman gives two recipes for making vegetarian "meatballs."
Read the story8 min
