Will the Pineapple Express end California's drought?

Jan. 06, 2017

Picture courtesy of Vince Mig

From this Episode:

California's drought: The beginning of the end?

California is facing the Pineapple Express, a major storm this weekend and another next week, that is expected to bring six feet of snow and 12 inches of rain. We find out...

10 min

Santa Barbara takes drastic measures to cope with water loss

Santa Barbara’s main source of water, Lake Cachuma, is at seven percent capacity. We learn what the county is doing to make up for the loss.

8 min

What happens if Republicans defund Planned Parenthood?

House Speaker Paul Ryan says he wants to defund Planned Parenthood as part of the Obamacare repeal. We find out how the nonprofit can survive without federal money.

8 min

2017 movies: what to watch and what to skip

Our critics discuss “Hidden Figures,” the story of three pioneering black women at NASA; and look at the most anticipated films of 2017.

14 min

Meet the art sleuth of LA County

LA County has thousands of pieces of art spread out over hundreds of buildings. One woman has been going to each to discover exactly what artwork is there and what shape...

10 min

Credits

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

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