Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Landlords, New Crowdfunding Rules for Movies, LA River Opens For Summer
Long Beach renters are fighting for better living conditions. The city’s stepping in, but renters say it isn’t enough. Then, new rules might revolutionize crowdfunding. We talk about how this will affect the film industry.
By Madeleine Brand • • 51m ListenSome Long Beach renters are living in deplorable conditions. We hear how the city plans to fix the problem and why renters say it isn’t enough. Then, new rules are expected to revolutionize crowdfunding for movies. Next, Islamic militants are destroying towns and selling their ancient artifacts. Can new legislation curb the antiques trade? Next, how realistic is the revitalization of the LA River? And finally, the trailer’s out for the Sci-Fi game Fallout 4. We hear what to expect from the fan favorite.
In this episode
5 storiesTenants vs. Landlords in Long Beach
Long Beach renter Larry Watson hasn’t had running water in his apartment for at least two years. To use the toilet, his friends and neighbors carry in water and to take a shower he has to check into a motel. No, it’s not the drought... it’s landlord negligence.
Read the story7 minNew Rules for Crowdsourcing Film Finance
Have you ever pitched in a few bucks to crowdfund a movie? You probably got a T-shirt or a DVD or maybe even a ticket to the premiere as a thank you gift. And that was probably it, because it is against the law for crowdfunders to get actual money back on their investment.
Read the story8 minStopping the Islamic State From Pilfering Historic Sites
Militants have used the destruction of high-profile historic sites to instill terror, recruit new members, highlight their religious agendas and to raise money for their cause. House lawmakers passed legislation Monday that would make it illegal to sell looted artifacts from Syria.
Read the story10 minSummer On The LA River
The Los Angeles River is officially open for the summer. Now you can boat, fish, birdwatch and camp there through Labor Day, and some say this is only the beginning. City officials and the Army Corps of Engineers are working on a plan to restore the L.A. River and essentially turn it into a huge park.
Read the story14 minFallout 4 Trailer Stuns Fans
Fallout 4 rolled out its official game trailer today. This comes seven years after Bethesda Game Studios’ critically acclaimed xi, the last installment of this post-apocalyptic Role Playing Game. Gamers are going nuts.
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