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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Two men die in a prominent gay political donor’s apartment, what does this say about race and class in West Hollywood

    Ed Buck is a prominent Democratic political donor. Now two men have died in his apartment. Buck has not been arrested, and black activists say that’s because he’s rich, well connected, and white.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Jan 9, 2019 • 1 min read

    Ed Buck is a prominent Democratic political donor. Now two men have died in his apartment. Buck has not been arrested, and black activists say that’s because he’s rich, well connected, and white.

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    Superintendent Austin Beutner on what will happen to kids if teachers strike
    1. 0:00LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner on what happens to students if teachers strike
    2. 13:28Two men die in a prominent gay political donor’s apartment, what does this say about race and class in West HollywoodYou’re reading this
    3. 23:33How a TV producer created the TV star who became our president
    4. 39:18Open Wide: The Disgusting Food Museum comes to LA
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