Press Play with Madeleine Brand Why was FBI Director James Comey fired? May. 09, 2017 Listen 51 min MORE Photo of James Comey in San Bernardino, March 30, 2016. (Courtesy of tua ulamac) From this Episode: Why James Comey fired for mishandling Clinton emails or investigating Trump and Russia? This afternoon, White House spokesman Sean Spicer said, “The president has accepted the recommendation of the Attorney General and the deputy Attorney General regarding the... 16 min Gil Cedillo on housing, gentrification and why he took developer money There is an unexpectedly interesting city council election next week in Los Angeles. Incumbent Gil Cedillo is facing first-time challenger Joe Bray-Ali. Bray-Ali’s campaign... 11 min Chris Burden: LA artist who shocked the art world Chris Burden is the artist behind the Instagram-famous street lamps at LACMA. But in the ‘70s, his performance art scared and confused visitors and critics alike. He made a... 15 min Your guide to some of the best pies in LA This Saturday, May 13, is National Apple Pie Day. And why limit yourselves to just apple pie when there are so many other delicious varieties, like berry pies, custard pies,... 7 min Credits Host: Madeleine Brand Producers: Sarah Sweeney, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Christian Bordal, Gina Pollack