Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Looking for answers to a troubling police shooting in Inglewood
It’s been more than a year since Inglewood police shot and killed Trisha Michael and a friend while they were in their car. City officials have released few details, and Trisha Michael’s twin sister is pressing for answers.
By Madeleine Brand • • 48m ListenPhoto: Trisha Michael has a tattoo on her chest of a her twin sister Kisha, who was fatally shot by Inglewood police last year. Her shirt says, "Rest in paradise, sis." (Photo by Amy Ta)
In this episode
5 storiesThe secret life of former USC medical school dean
An LA Times investigation has found that Dr. Carmen Puliafito, former Dean of USC's Keck School of Medicine, did meth and other drugs with a prostitute in local hotels. He documented it on video. Meanwhile, he was raising hundreds of millions of dollars for USC and seeing patients.
Read the story7 minIvanka Trump's company falls short in treatment of garment factory workers
It’s Made in America Week, according to the White House. But not for Ivanka Trump’s business. All the clothes, shoes and accessories are made overseas in poor countries like Bangladesh and Indonesia.
Read the story10 minWhat campaign cash can be used for, and California bar exam gets easier
The commingling of the Trump family businesses with government interests has led the head of the federal ethics department to call the U.S. “close to a laughingstock.” We talk about the afterlife of campaign money and what it can be used for. Also, the California bar exam just got easier thanks to the State Supreme Court.
Read the story9 minA sister seeks answers after her twin is killed by Inglewood Police
Trisha Michael’s twin sister, Kisha, was shot and killed by Inglewood Police more than a year ago. Kisha and her friend were in a car at 3 am, possibly sleeping. They were killed in a hail of gunfire. The five officers involved are no longer on the force.
Read the story14 minRemembering 'Night of the Living Dead' director George Romero
Zombie horror flick master, George Romero, died Sunday of lung cancer. His films captivated audiences. Romero was also a trailblazer when it came to casting non-white actors. He died yesterday of lung cancer.
Read the story8 min
