What’s behind the bomb threats to Jewish centers?

Mar. 01, 2017

Photo: Pacific Jewish Center, in Venice Beach, CA.

From this Episode:

Bomb threats to Jewish centers stir up fears over heightened anti-Semitism

More than 100 Jewish community centers and schools nationwide have faced bomb threats . The FBI is investigating , but so far have not identified a suspect.

11 min

Jack Abramoff is back to dealmaking -- to defeat Boko Haram

Disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff is working with Orange County Congressman Dana Rohrabacher. The two went to Africa to try to convince leaders there to fight Boko Haram .

9 min

If medical treatments don’t work, why do doctors keep using them?

Doctors still prescribe certain drugs and medical treatments, despite evidence saying they shouldn’t. An investigation explains why the medical establishment is sometimes...

11 min

'Catfight:' A black comedy with claws

The new movie “ Catfight ” is a satire about privilege, war, and two women who can’t stop beating each other up.

11 min

Shake Up at LA Magazine

Los Angeles Magazine is sold. Its editor-in-chief is out . We look at what that says about city magazines and journalism.

5 min

Credits

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Anna Scott, Jolie Myers, Christian Bordal, Amy Ta, Michell Eloy

What’s behind the bomb threats to Jewish centers?

Bomb threats to Jewish centers stir up fears over heightened anti-Semitism

Jack Abramoff is back to dealmaking -- to defeat Boko Haram

If medical treatments don’t work, why do doctors keep using them?

'Catfight:' A black comedy with claws

Shake Up at LA Magazine

Credits

Host:

Producers:

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