
Press Play with Madeleine Brand
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<p>Host Madeleine Brand looks at news, culture and emerging trends through the lens of Los Angeles.</p>
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Recent Episodes

July 16, 2026
Eastsiders enraged as charred, rotting food stinks up Boyle Heights
Host Madeleine Brand interviews comedian Guy Branum about his Instagram series "What The Old Gays Remember," offering historical insights in a digestible format.

July 16, 2026
What’s behind the Los Angeles Zoo’s doom loop
Host Madeleine Brand explores the challenges facing the Los Angeles Zoo and other pressing local issues.

July 14, 2026
Angry voters. Corrupt leaders. Shakespeare’s ‘Coriolanus’ feels like a modern tragedy
Host Madeleine Brand interviews experts on how Shakespeare's 'Coriolanus' mirrors modern political turmoil and discusses current events in American politics.
513 total episodes available with 251 transcripts
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<p>Host Madeleine Brand looks at news, culture and emerging trends through the lens of Los Angeles.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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