Press Play with Madeleine Brand

KCRW

Host Madeleine Brand looks at news, culture and emerging trends through the lens of Los Angeles.

100 Episoden

Musk, money, and data centers’ future after the ‘blue wave’
5.11.2026
52:38
Plus, what President Trump’s foreign policy goals might look like if Congressional Democrats stall his domestic agenda, our weekend film reviews, and Evan Kleiman on LA’s best hot sauce.
Recapping a historic night for Democrats, and California
5.11.2026
51:25
Plus, Nithya Raman is ahead in the LA mayor’s race, what’s on Xavier Becerra’s Day One agenda when he arrives in Sacramento, and how artist Paul Pfeiffer uses sculpture to explore celebrity.
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What races to watch as experts predict a midterm 'blue wave'
3.11.2026
51:50
Plus, there may be election shenanigans in the coming days, the moon is causing another “blue wave” as generational high tides coincide with the “Super El Niño,” and comedian Chloe Radcliffe.
Long-unfinished film captures a Harlem Renaissance reunion
3.11.2026
51:23
Plus, polling says Karen Bass and Nithya Raman are tied, the Supreme Court rejects President Trump's attempt to force California to set aside 20,000 ballots, and a trio of musicians on why they love Neil Young.
What’s next for Israel after Arab parties’ historic gains
29.10.2026
53:45
Plus, Los Angeles city attorney candidate Marissa Roy on how she wants to fight crime in LA, our weekend film reviews, and Evan Kleiman has some “serious coffee” recommendations.
Dolores Huerta, powerful-yet-flawed labor leader, dies at 96
29.10.2026
51:25
Plus, a Los Angeles rabbi arrested in the West Bank, LA city attorney candidate John McKinney’s plan to address homelessness, and filmmaker Kirsten Johnson assesses the Elizabeth Holmes documentary.
How America became a fearful nation that normalized white supremacy
27.10.2026
52:03
Plus, California’s competitive Congressional races could determine who controls the House, and horror TV recommendations if you feel like staying home on Halloween night.
Dexter Story’s tribute to the spiritual practice of fasting
26.10.2026
52:58
Plus, the strength of Mayor Karen Bass’ campaign on her signature issue: homelessness; an appeals court questions Trump’s attempt to disqualify 20,000 California ballots, and LA’s 101 best restaurants.
Why is LAX’s People Mover such a boondoggle?
22.10.2026
53:05
Plus, LA could soon have a DSA mayor, but what do the Democratic Socialists of America actually stand for? Our weekend film reviews, and Evan Kleiman’s easy (and tasty!) chicken recipes.
Meet Sunil Malhotra, the new voice of Apu on ‘The Simpsons’
21.10.2026
52:33
Plus, “bad will” for Nithya Raman as no city councilmembers endorse her for mayor, why Netflix has “hit a wall” as it reports its slowest growth in years, and how abortion bans impact everyone’s health.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

KCRW

100 Episoden

Musk, money, and data centers’ future after the ‘blue wave’

Recapping a historic night for Democrats, and California

What races to watch as experts predict a midterm 'blue wave'

Long-unfinished film captures a Harlem Renaissance reunion

What’s next for Israel after Arab parties’ historic gains

Dolores Huerta, powerful-yet-flawed labor leader, dies at 96

How America became a fearful nation that normalized white supremacy

Dexter Story’s tribute to the spiritual practice of fasting

Why is LAX’s People Mover such a boondoggle?

Meet Sunil Malhotra, the new voice of Apu on ‘The Simpsons’