Press Play with Madeleine Brand What LA election results mean for development and leadership Mar. 08, 2017 Listen 51 min MORE Photo: Eric Garcetti arrives at the 89th Academy Awards - Oscars Red Carpet - Hollywood, California, U.S. - 26/02/17 (Mario Anzuoni/ Reuters) From this Episode: LA election: Victory for status quo Tuesday’s election in Los Angeles gave a big win to Mayor Eric Garcetti and the city council members up for re-election. Also, voters rejected a measure that would have... 9 min LA housing as a game of musical chairs We find out what the no vote on Measure S means for the future of LA’s skyline and the future of downtown. 8 min Will LA Mayor Garcetti run for governor? Eric Garcetti’s re-election victory gives him momentum for a possible gubernatorial run. We talk about how that race is shaping up. It now includes a Republican who wants... 7 min The science behind making a hit The Mona Lisa, Star Wars, and the song “Rock Around the Clock” are all hits. But why? There’s luck but also a science behind creating hits. A new book explains: “Hit Makers:... 16 min How a school for Muslim kids teaches the Trump presidency Students in South LA responded to President Donald Trump’s policies by putting on a play about him. They attend ISLAH Academy, a private Islamic school for African-American... 9 min Credits Host: Madeleine Brand Producers: Sarah Sweeney, Anna Scott, Jolie Myers, Christian Bordal, Amy Ta, Michell Eloy