Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Trump and the GOP Convention, The Edge's Malibu Deal and the Triforium
Republicans are so concerned about Donald Trump’s lead in the polls, they’re considering a brokered convention next July. Also, the saga of L.A.’s most misunderstood piece of public art, the psychedelic sculpture called the Triforium.
By Madeleine Brand • • 51m ListenDonald Trump is benefitting from anxiety over terrorism, according to polls. And some Republicans are so concerned about his lead, they’re considering a brokered convention next July.
Turning to local politics, we talk to L.A. City Attorney Mike Feuer about the possibility of the city seizing foreclosed, dilapidated homes.
Then, U2’s The Edge just won approval to build five homes on a Malibu cliffside. What changed from his previously rejected plans?
In our Friday film segment, The Big Short, Legend and more.
And finally, Madeleine goes into the field to tell the saga of the Triforium, L.A.’s most misunderstood piece of public art.
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In this episode
5 storiesTrump Focus Group
A New York Times/CBS News poll that came out this week finds Americans are more concerned about terrorist attacks than at any time since 9/11. And, among Republican voters, Trump is the beneficiary of these concerns. The latest national polls have him at about 30 percent, twice his nearest competitors: Ted Cruz, Ben Carson, and Marco Rubio.
Read the story9 minL.A. Foreclosures
The great recession may be over, but we’re still dealing with its aftermath. This week, the Los Angeles city council approved a plan that would make it easier for the city to seize foreclosed homes that are dilapidated. These are bank-owned homes.
Read the story8 minThe Edge's Controversial Land Deal
One Malibu dream home might be enough for Barbie, but it’s not enough for U2’s David Evans, aka “The Edge.” For nearly a decade he’s been trying to get permission to build five homes and a swimming pool along an undeveloped ridge in Malibu. But he had trouble clearing regulatory and environmental hurdles. This week, however, he finally prevailed.
Read the story6 minFriday Film: 'The Big Short,' 'Legend' and More
It’s a hunky white dude fest at the movies this weekend, with the release of The Big Short, Legend and other new titles. We discuss what’s new in theaters today in our regular Friday film segment.
Read the story11 minThe Comeback of L.A.'s Most Misunderstood Artwork: The Triforium
The Triforium is a giant, psychedelic sculpture downtown, across the street from city hall. When it was unveiled 40 years ago today, its artist thought it would become the Eiffel Tower of Los Angeles, an iconic symbol of the city. Instead, it was ridiculed and allowed to fall into disrepair. But now there’s a plan to bring it back.
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