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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    LAUSD Threat, Violence in San Bernardino, and Porter Ranch Leak

    The LAUSD closed all 900 of its schools today because of an electronic threat. What do we know?

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    By Madeleine Brand • Dec 15, 2015 • 53m Listen

    LAUSD Threat, Violence in San Bernardino, and Porter Ranch Leak

    Description: The LAUSD closed all 900 of its schools today because of an electronic threat. What do we know?

    Then, a look at everyday violence in San Bernardino.

    Next, we take a look at the situation on the ground in Porter Ranch, where a huge methane leak is still going on.

    Turning to national politics, the real presidential fight kicks off February 1 with the Iowa caucuses, followed by the New Hampshire primaries on February 9. What’s the difference between a caucus and a primary? Is one better than the other?

    Finally, a look at the phenomenon of Jews eating Chinese food on Christmas, the history of the trend and where to go in L.A. on December 25.

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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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      Managing Producer, 'Press Play'

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