Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.  

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.

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.

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.

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.