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His home burned in a day. The scars have lasted longer.
The loss of Sasha Kanji's childhood home in the Palisades Fire was the beginning of a mental health odyssey he's still navigating.
This Altadena couple is redesigning their community
At the time of the Eaton Fire, architects Charles and Lynnelle Bryant were headed toward retirement. Now they're busier than ever.
Gustavo Arellano: Republicans are endangered species in O.C.
Reactions to the Trump Administration could motivate a blue wave in 2026.
Folic acid in tortillas meant to bridge health disparities
A new CA law requires folic acid to be added to corn masa, the basis of Latino staples like tamales and pupusas. The aim is to reduce the risk of birth defects.
He wants to change the way you think about the Cecil Hotel
Father Dylan Littlefield tries to turn around the building’s reputation as a place that inspires true crime documentaries.
Press Play with Madeleine Brand
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Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Host Madeleine Brand looks at news, culture and emerging trends through the lens of Los Angeles.
NewsPalisades, Eaton victims mark a year since devastating wildfires
Plus, how the disaster turned ordinary people into activists, and an LA Times investigation reveals the Los Angeles Fire Department made big mistakes that could have prevented much of the destruction.
NewsR. Crumb’s Zwirner Gallery show a ‘culmination of his obsessions’
Plus, why President Trump is so interested in Venezuela’s oil, and new TV shows you might want to binge, including yet another Ryan Murphy production.
NewsWhat’s next for Venezuela after U.S. indicts Nicolás Maduro
Plus, the legal questions surrounding Maduro’s ouster, new so-called “Trump Accounts” seed a retirement-style investment for kids, and a new album celebrates women who sing Jewish religious music.
News‘Uptown Girl’ Christie Brinkley dishes on Billy Joel, becoming the 1980s’ biggest model
Plus, how one of the most reputable galleries in the world trafficked $80 million in fake art, and Susan Choi’s new novel about family and Korean politics.
Left, Right & Center
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The 2026 midterms are closer than they appear
Primary voting starts in a matter of weeks. We’ll identify which midterm races could define 2026. Could the growth of prediction markets change the political landscape? Plus, what we got wrong in 2025.
By David Greene • • 50m Listen
The shift from America First to Trump’s new interventionism
President Trump returned to office with expectations of isolationism. Instead, the first year of Trump 2.0 brought new forms of projecting American power and influence abroad.
By David Greene • • 50m Listen
Is President Trump losing his grip on the Republican Party?
Congress continues its fight over healthcare. Will it drive a wedge into the Republican party? And what does the future of the GOP look like if Trump’s leadership weakens?
By David Greene • • 50m Listen
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