Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Making LA: Traffic, the Hit and Run Problem and Berlin in Hollywood
Press Play continues its series, “Making LA,” with a look at traffic in the city. Then, Los Angeles has more hit and runs per capita than any other American city. Why? Finally, Hollywood and Berlin have a long and mutually beneficial relationship when it comes to film.
By Madeleine Brand • • 50m ListenIn the second installment of our new series, “Making LA,” we take on traffic in Los Angeles. We’ll never get rid it entirely, but there are ways to live better with the traffic we have. Then, Los Angeles is the capital of hit-and-run accidents in America. We get a personal story of trying to navigate the system after a hit and run. Then, a look at what the city is doing - and could do - to make LA’s streets safer for pedestrians and bicyclists. Finally, Press Play is headed to Berlin. We kick off our coverage with a look at how filmmakers from Berlin helped launch Hollywood into its golden age.
Banner Image: Los Angeles freeway traffic by Myriam Thyes
In this episode
3 storiesMaking LA: Traffic
Last week -- in the inaugural segment of our new ‘ Making LA ’ series -- we talked about LA’s built environment. This week, we talk about something near and dear to the hearts - or blood pressure - of all Angelenos: traffic and transportation. As long as people have cars, there will be traffic and congestion.
Read the story16 minHit-and-Runs in Los Angeles
Last week, Liz Dwyer got a phone call that nobody ever wants to get. Her husband, Elarryo Bolden, had been hit by a truck while riding his bike. The driver fled the scene. Elarryo’s injuries turned out to be minor. But unfortunately, many victims of similar hit-and-runs each year aren’t so lucky.
Read the story14 minBerlin and Hollywood
Berlin and Los Angeles share a lot in common, especially movies. Not only has Berlin always been the heart of Germany’s film business, it’s been a stepping-off point for talent that’s had a huge impact on the American movie business. Carl Laemmle founded Universal Studios.
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