Press Play with Madeleine Brand
What You Need to Know About Superdelegates; and Jonathan Gold's LA
Hillary Clinton has more than double the delegates of her rival Bernie Sanders in the Democratic primary, but a substantial portion of her delegates are superdelegates. What if there were no superdelegates? Would that change the race?
By Madeleine Brand • • 51m ListenHillary Clinton has more than double the delegates of her rival Bernie Sanders in the Democratic primary, but a substantial portion of her delegates are superdelegates. How do superdelegates affect the race to the nomination?
Also, in this divisive election year, writer Hector Tobar wonders where the Latino outrage is.
Next, weather manipulation brought more rain to LA this week.
After that, a new documentary explores the “City of Gold” through the eyes of LA food critic Jonathan Gold.
And finally, sports talk with the comedy team The Sklar Brothers.
Banner Image: Jonathan Gold in City of Gold
In this episode
5 storiesHow Superdelegates Impact the Election Process
Bernie Sanders upset Hillary Clinton in Michigan last night, but despite the surprise victory, the delegate math is still not in his favor. Sanders has 571 delegates now, but Clinton has 1,221 and a substantial portion of her delegates, 461 in fact, are so-called super delegates — basically Democratic party officials.
Read the story10 minWhere is the Latino Outrage?
In this election year, anger has taken center-stage. The Black Lives Matter movement went viral even before the battle for the White House ramped up. Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders has tapped into blue collar frustration with the status quo.
Read the story7 minCloud Seeding Brings More Rain to SoCal
A major El Nino storm rolled through Los Angeles this week. Thunder rattled windows, rain flooded city streets, and California’s reservoirs saw levels rise. Part of that was due to cloud seeding, a process where scientists shoot silver iodide into rain clouds, augmenting rainfall. What was the impact of the weather manipulation?
Read the story5 minFood Critic Jonathan Gold Explores LA in 'City of Gold'
They say New York is a city you love immediately and learn to hate, but that Los Angeles is a city you hate immediately and learn to love. Los Angeles Times Food Critic, Jonathan Gold has helped many of us love Los Angeles. In his food coverage, Gold writes about cultures, neighborhoods, and people.
Read the story13 minPeyton Manning Retires and Other Sports News
Peyton Manning announced his retirement Monday after 18 seasons in the NFL.
Read the story10 min
