Press Play with Madeleine Brand
The state of California: Not enough money, so what's getting cut?
In his annual State of the State address, Governor Jerry Brown talked about ways California will resist President Trump’s agenda. He did not mention the state’s projected $1.6 billion budget deficit. We get a debrief of Brown’s address and his budget proposal.
By Madeleine Brand • • 50m ListenPicture courtesy: California Governor Jerry Brown speaks at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. July 27, 2016. (Reuters/Lucy Nicholson)
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5 storiesIs CA spending its money on the right things?
Governor Jerry Brown has admitted that there’s less money than there should be in California’s coffers. In fact, the state is projected to run a $1.6 billion deficit by next summer. So scholarships for middle class college students are on the chopping block.
Read the story11 minWhat can LA learn from San Francisco's effort to provide more public bathrooms?
Some LA neighborhoods don’t have many toilets for homeless people, and sometimes sidewalks are soiled with human waste. San Francisco had a similar problem. Then it created the “Pit Stop” program, which put public bathrooms, sinks, used needle receptacles and dog waste stations around the city.
Read the story9 minOscar nominations: La La Land sweeps, Amy Adams weeps
We get a round-up of the nominees, the snubs, and who’s favored to take home the golden statuette.
Read the story10 minWhy white people need to step up to address persistent racism
One sociologist says liberals are making a mistake when they prioritize economic injustice over racial injustice, and ending racism is the responsibility of white people.
Read the story13 minWhere to find traditional Chinese New Year dishes in LA
The year of the rooster begins on Saturday. We look at the meaning behind the rooster in the Chinese zodiac, as well as traditional new year dishes like long noodles, mandarin oranges and spring rolls.
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