Press Play with Madeleine Brand A smoggy year in Los Angeles Sep. 21, 2018 Listen 44 min MORE Los Angeles skyline by Prayitno. From this Episode: Tension at the Dept. of Justice Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein is denying reports that he suggested secretly taping President Trump to expose the chaos at the White House. Rosenstein is overseeing... 7 min Smog in LA The air in Los Angeles violated federal standards for 87 days in a row this year. That hasn’t happened in nearly two decades. 9 min Male contraceptives could become a reality Contraceptives for men could soon be available. Trials are underway here in Southern California for pills, injections and a topical cream that could offer men an option. 12 min 'Life Itself' and other weekend movies Reviews of this week’s new movies, including, "Life Itself;" starring Oscar Isaac and Olivia Wilde; "The House With The Clock in Its Walls;" "The Sisters Brothers;... 16 min Credits Host: Madeleine Brand Producers: Sarah Sweeney, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Christian Bordal, Quinn O'Toole, Yael Even Or