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Press Play with Madeleine Brand
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Innhold levert av KCRW. Alt podcastinnhold, inkludert episoder, grafikk og podcastbeskrivelser, lastes opp og leveres direkte av KCRW eller deres podcastplattformpartner. Hvis du tror at noen bruker det opphavsrettsbeskyttede verket ditt uten din tillatelse, kan du følge prosessen skissert her https://no.player.fm/legal.
Host Madeleine Brand looks at news, culture and emerging trends through the lens of Los Angeles.
114 episoder
Merk alt (u)spilt...
Manage series 2514029
Innhold levert av KCRW. Alt podcastinnhold, inkludert episoder, grafikk og podcastbeskrivelser, lastes opp og leveres direkte av KCRW eller deres podcastplattformpartner. Hvis du tror at noen bruker det opphavsrettsbeskyttede verket ditt uten din tillatelse, kan du følge prosessen skissert her https://no.player.fm/legal.
Host Madeleine Brand looks at news, culture and emerging trends through the lens of Los Angeles.
114 episoder
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×1 LA fires: Lost business for domestic workers, tips on navigating insurance claims 54:12
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54:12Monica Motta runs a small house cleaning business and has lost her clients in Pacific Palisades, an area that accounted for two-thirds of her income. President Trump’s executive orders on immigration face legal roadblocks. But he’s still sending U.S. troops to the southern border, and threatening to investigate local officials who stand in the way of arresting and deporting people. From what to do if your home burned, to what to expect on your next insurance bill even if it didn’t, a consumer advocate answers urgent insurance coverage questions. Critics review the latest film releases: “Presence,” “Rose,” “Inheritance,” and “Myth of Man.”…
1 LA fires: Delayed evacuation texts, destruction of Will Rogers Ranch House 52:18
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52:18LA County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger responds to reports of residents not receiving text evacuation alerts, and shares updates on rebuilding efforts. Among his executive orders, President Trump has discontinued diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in the federal government. It's part of a larger rollback of DEI efforts nationwide. Will Rogers State Park was beloved by Angelenos, especially Palisades residents. The January 7 fire destroyed the ranch house and outbuildings of the early 20th-century movie star, columnist, and leading political wit of his day. Only by patronizing neighborhood restaurants can we keep them afloat and our communities vibrant. Evan Kleiman recommends eateries located in neighborhoods adjacent to the Eaton Fire.…
1 LA fires: Impact on artists, delayed evacuation orders 53:08
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53:08A sculptor/printmaker and the J. Paul Getty Trust president share how the recent fires devastated LA’s artist community. Residents in western Altadena experienced a delay in getting evacuation notices as the Eaton Fire raged, according to an LA Times investigation. President Trump pardoned or commuted the sentences of every January 6 insurrection defendant, including Enrique Tarrio, the leader of the far-right Proud Boys. TV critics review “The Pitt,” “Apple Cider Vinegar,” “On Call,” and “Severance” season two.…
1 Donald Trump sworn in, LA musicians take stock of fire losses 52:04
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52:04President Trump took office today and immediately signed a slew of executive orders related to immigration, energy, trade, and gender. They’ll almost certainly face legal challenges. President Trump’s embrace of tech bosses raises questions of conflicts of interest during his term. Poolside’s Jeffrey Paradise and rapper “Fat Tony” Obi both lost their homes and studios in the recent fires. Each vows to stay in LA.…
1 Councilwoman Traci Park on Palisades Fire, David Lynch remembrance 52:35
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52:35LA City Councilmember Traci Park represents Pacific Palisades and has introduced a suite of legislation to respond to last week’s devastating wildfires and protect affected residents. In President Biden’s farewell speech, he listed his administration’s accomplishments and echoed another president when it came to a “tech industrial complex.” Critics review the latest film releases: “One of Them Days,” “Wolf Man,” “I'm Still Here,” and “Wish You Were Here.” Filmmaker David Lynch was known for an unconventional approach and non-linear storytelling. His name was used as an adjective — Lynchian — to express surreal normalcy. He died today at age 78.…
1 Ceasefire in Gaza, Palisades Fire’s impact on schools 53:04
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53:04Both the incoming and outgoing White House administrations played a role in negotiating, and applying necessary pressure, for a ceasefire and hostage release deal between Hamas and Israel. A senior from Palisades Charter High and a coordinator at the Westside Waldorf School share how students and staff are faring amid the wildfires. There has been so much misinformation, and even outright conspiracy theories, circulating since the wildfires broke out last week. Press Play debunks some of the more egregious claims. LA’s cooks, restaurateurs, caterers, small grocers, etc. went from (barely) making profits to donating meals to wildfire victims. They still need to make payroll, so please eat out.…
1 Investigating causes of SoCal wildfires, rent price gouging 51:04
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51:04Was the Palisades Fire caused by embers left over from another extinguished fire? Was Eaton the fault of power lines? It may take months before investigators know. National and international firefighters have been coming to SoCal to help fight the wildfires devastating the region. How are they deployed? These wildfires have displaced tens of thousands of Southern Californians, many of them suddenly entering LA’s brutal, competitive, and already crowded rental market. Writer Caitlin Flanagan’s friendship with Nobel Prize-winning Irish poet Seamus Heaney profoundly shaped her life and her Catholic faith. She writes about their bond in The Atlantic .…
1 SoCal wildfires: Insurance claims, FEMA response, toxic air and water 52:12
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52:12California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara addresses challenges facing homeowners affected by the wildfires, possible solutions, and what the future holds for the state’s insurance market. FEMA provides assistance to individuals, local aid organizations, and state and local agencies before, during, and after disasters. What kind of help is available? LA faces ongoing fire danger with strong winds expected. Water officials advise against drinking tap water in some areas, and air quality remains a concern. “Hard Truths” explores family dynamics through sisters: one angry and fearful, the other loving. Director Mike Leigh teamed up with Marianne Jean-Baptiste.…
1 Community losses, mental health, criticism of Mayor Bass 51:52
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51:52A Palisades community leader and a co-owner of an Altadena restaurant both describe the destruction of their areas as apocalyptic. Still, they have plans to rebuild. A trauma studies professor offers guidance on alleviating your own grief, talking to someone who’s lost everything, and preparing for the long recovery. Mayor Karen Bass has faced political blowback for being in Ghana as devastating wildfires broke out all across Los Angeles. Critics review the latest film releases: “Hard Truths,” “Vermiglio,” “Diane Warren: Relentless,” and “The Last Showgirl.”…
1 Palisades, Eaton, Hurst Fires: Evacuation stories, weather predictions 52:31
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52:31The entire LA basin is on high alert as three major fires are burning uncontrolled. The Palisades Fire has burned nearly 16,000 acres as of Wednesday 2 p.m. Altadena’s Eaton Fire has exceeded 10,000 acres. And Sylmar’s Hurst Fire: 700 acres. Residents of Topanga, Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Altadena, and Pasadena share their experiences evacuating the fires. A KQED reporter describes the situation for Eaton Fire evacuees at the Pasadena Convention Center. NOAA estimates how long the fierce winds will last and what the coming forecast may look like.…
1 Windstorm-driven fires in LA, Jimmy O. Yang on ‘Interior Chinatown’ 51:36
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51:36At least two wildfires — in Pacific Palisades and West Hollywood — have started as the worst windstorm in more than a decade blasts SoCal. Meta announced today it would remove fact-checkers and have fewer speech restrictions on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. The move signals an attempt to garner favor with the incoming Trump administration. Jimmy O. Yang talks about his early difficulties landing bit parts in Hollywood, to now playing the lead in Hulu’s “Interior Chinatown.” He says Asian storytellers must be “undeniably good” to move Hollywood forward. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy wants cancer warning labels on all bottles of booze, but there are conflicting reports about the health impacts of alcohol.…
1 Jan. 6 anniversary, TikTok trial, yacht rock 53:05
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53:05Four years after Trump supporters stormed the Capitol to stop the certification of Joe Biden’s election win, President-elect Trump was certified on another January 6 day. The Supreme Court hears a challenge on Friday to a federal law that will ban TikTok if the Chinese parent company ByteDance doesn’t sell the popular social media app. In the mid-1970s and ‘80s in SoCal, bands like Steely Dan, the Doobie Brothers, and Toto blended jazz, R&B, and pop to create a new soft style: yacht rock. The newly expanded college football playoffs were supposed to make games more competitive. How come all the top-seeded teams crashed out?…
1 Domestic terrorism, ‘Nickel Boys’ director, 2025 film previews 53:15
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53:15On New Year’s Day, a former Army veteran drove a car into a crowd on Bourbon Street, and opened fire on civilians and law enforcement. He had shown sympathies with ISIS. Filmmaker RaMell Ross’ latest movie looks at the plight of two boys incarcerated in an abusive reform school in 1960s Florida. Big-screen films to look forward to in 2025 are “Wicked: For Good,” “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning,” “28 Years Later,” “Mickey 17,” and more. Sometimes called a German pancake or bismarck, a Dutch baby is baked in the oven, and is made of eggs, flour, milk, and sugar.…
1 Holiday special: Wilson Cruz, Noel Fielding, Tracii Guns 53:04
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53:04As Press Play takes a break for the holidays and wrap up 2024, we listen back to a few of our favorite interviews of the year. The groundbreaking TV show “My So-Called Life” made waves 30 years ago, especially because of Wilson Cruz’s portrayal of biracial, queer teenager Rickie Vasquez. Noel Fielding is known in the U.S. for co-hosting “The Great British Bake-Off.” In his latest streaming show, he plays an infamous British highwayman, but with a twist. A new documentary series examines the world of 1980s hair metal music. KCRW talks to director Jeff Tremaine and founding Guns N’ Roses member Tracii Guns.…
1 Holiday special: Julia Louis Dreyfus, Morgan Neville, ‘Messiah’ 53:05
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53:05As Press Play takes a break for the holidays, here are a few of our favorite interviews from 2024. Julia Louis-Dreyfus talks about portraying a mom struggling to accept her daughter’s illness. She also shares wisdom from conversations with women ages 70 and up. Oscar winner Morgan Neville goes behind the scenes of directing a LEGO movie that chronicles Pharrell’s musical journey from discovery to stardom. George Frideric Handel wrote the music for “Messiah” during political and social unrest. Charles Jennens put together the text when experiencing deep despair.…
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