Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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Photographer Cathy Opie remembers friend, mentor Larry Sultan
07/04/2026 | 51 mins.
Plus, assessing the success and shortcomings of LA's Inside Safe program, President Trump’s former personal attorney now leads the Justice Department, and rapper Ye attempts a comeback after years of antisemitism.
UCLA demolishes South Carolina to claim first national title
06/04/2026 | 51 mins.
Plus, the Supreme Court sides with Steve Bannon, how AI is changing the books you’re reading, and all the new music venues in Los Angeles. Some have taken over old spots.
Artemis II heads to the dark side of the moon
03/04/2026 | 52 mins.
Plus, war in Iran may be a boon for California pistachio farmers, our weekend film reviews, and what to bake for Passover and Easter with Good Food’s Evan Kleiman.
For LA City Council President, police reforms are personal
01/04/2026 | 51 mins.
Plus, President Trump’s shifting goals in Iran, how American children became such picky eaters, and safety tips for rattlesnake encounters on hiking trails.
‘No Kings’ protests and CPAC symbolize a nation divided
30/03/2026 | 51 mins.
Plus, the Supreme Court hears a case that could redefine birthright citizenship, high gas prices push drivers to e-bikes, and rapper IDK served time and found freedom in music.