Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Manufacturing and coal aren't coming back
Manufacturing and coal industries in the US have been hit hard over the past few years. Donald Trump has promised to revive them, but some say that’s unlikely.
By Madeleine Brand • • 51m ListenManufacturing and coal industries in the US have been hit hard over the past few years. Donald Trump has promised to revive them, but some say that’s unlikely.
In this episode
5 storiesIs a manufacturing renaissance possible?
The U.S. has lost about five million manufacturing jobs since 2000, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Donald Trump promises to bring them back, partly by renegotiating or pulling out of trade deals like NAFTA and the Trans-Pacific Partnership. B ut some say that’s unlikely.
Read the story9 minWhat less coal means for the future of energy
The coal industry lost a lot of jobs over the last five years. Many people in regions like West Virginia and Wyoming were hit the hardest, and they blame the Obama administration. Donald Trump promises to bring back coal.
Read the story7 minRabbi: Jewish values don’t change with the presidency
Rabbi Susan Goldberg of Wilshire Boulevard Temple shares the Jewish reaction to the Donald Trump presidency. She was also targeted by anti-semitic Trump supporters. She’s part of our series of conversations with local faith leaders.
Read the story9 minIn ‘Elle,’ a raped woman doesn’t react like you’d expect
The film ‘Elle’ opens with a woman being brutally raped in her home by a masked man, as her pet cat looks coolly on. What follows is a thrilling, disturbing and sometimes comedic cat-and-mouse game that’s sure to pull viewers out of their comfort zones.
Read the story14 minTracking LA transit money
With Measure M’s passage, LA county says it will raise $120 billion over the next 40 years to help expand transit options in the city. Where’s all that money headed, and how soon might you see it put to work around your neighborhood?
Read the story7 min
