Press Play with Madeleine Brand California's highest court takes aim at gig economy May. 01, 2018 Listen 48 min MORE California Supreme Court in San Francisco, CA by Wyn Lok. From this Episode: Is Austin Beutner the right pick to lead LA's public schools? Austin Beutner is the new chief of the Los Angeles public school system. Beutner is a philanthropist, former deputy mayor, former LA Times publisher. 12 min California court decision could change future of independent contractors More than 12 million Americans work in the gig economy, including Uber drivers and freelance writers. 7 min Unapologetic blackness is key to the success of 'Atlanta' We talk about why the FX TV show ‘Atlanta’ is so unusual and so good. Donald Glover created the show. Now in its second season, it’s darker, weirder and more... 16 min Mexican craft breweries are coming to LA San Diego craft brewer Border X is planning to open a new location in LA this fall. The people behind the brews put a Mexican spin on traditional beers. 7 min Few people are doing all 5 lifestyle habits that promote longevity A new study says five lifestyle habits can extend our lives. No surprises there: eat a healthy diet, keep a healthy weight, exercise, don’t smoke, and don’t drink too much. 6 min Credits Host: Madeleine Brand Producers: Gina Pollack, Sarah Sweeney, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Christian Bordal, Quinn O'Toole, Yael Even Or