Culture
You Are the Reason 'You're Not Married...Yet'
Not digging Valentine's Day? Writer Tracy McMillan says you might be "lame," one of the characteristics which may be the cause of your "single" status. » continue reading
Making 'Long Distance' Love Work in L.A.
"Long distance relationship" is a relative term in L.A., where driving from the eastside to the westside is considered almost impossible. But one couple braves the 10 Freeway for love. » continue reading
Oscar-Nominated 'Plague' Captures Activists' Historic Struggle Against HIV, Society
When AIDS was first discovered, those afflicted faced stigma, prejudice, and denial of medical treatment. Filmmaker David France captured the activists' struggle. » continue reading
Pastor and Waitress Get Into Tip/Tithe Tiff
A pastor and a waitress settle their tip dispute on high, and online. » continue reading
To Rebuild, Haiti May Need More Than Good Will and Money
Amy Wilentz has spent years in Haiti and has seen its reconstruction after the devastating earthquake. But she says Haiti needs help beyond money and volunteers. » continue reading
Calisthenics Go Canine at Fitness Boot Camp for Fido
Physical fitness has gone to the dogs. It's getting in shape, four legs at a time! » continue reading
First Family's Fashion On Inauguration Day
Michelle Obama has been called the "The First Lady of Style," and her impeccable fashion sense was fully on display on Inauguration Day. » continue reading
In Hollywood's Business Model, African-American Experience is 'Flavor of the Month'
Does Hollywood embrace African-American culture or stereotype it? Our guests John Ridley and Charmaine Jefferson weigh in. » continue reading
Barack Obama and the 'Post-Racial' Paradox
After the election of Barack Obama, many talked of a "post-racial" America. Our guests say we may have a long way to go for that to happen, if it does at all. » continue reading
Michael Apted on His Documentary Subjects Nearly 50 Years Later
The first of filmmaker Michael Apted's documentary series 'Up' followed a group of kids in 1956. They're all grown up in his latest installment, '56 Up.' » continue reading
Artist Highlights Inequality with 'Notorious Possession' of Foreclosed Home
Olga Koumoundouros has turned squatting into an artistic statement. She first occupied a foreclosed home, then painted it gold. And that was just the beginning. » continue reading
In Eye of Beholder, Baby Blues May Not Be Trustworthy
A recent study is suggesting that people with brown eyes are perceived as being more trustworthy than folks with blue eyes. But there's more to this story than meets the eye. » continue reading
'Street Gourmet' Tour of L.A.'s Best Tacos
Los Angeles Magazine and "Street Gourmet L.A." food blogger Bill Esparza takes Val and Madeleine on a virtual taco tour of Los Angeles. » continue reading
Fans Celebrate Local Eatery Henry's Tacos
Henry's Tacos is a Valley institution, but it may soon be a memory because of a landlord dispute and some government red tape. Its loyal customers react. » continue reading
End of the World Is Big Business for Shelter Builders
The Mayan Apocalypse. Zombies. Nuclear fallout. While some consider these conspiracies, doomsday bunkers are big business. » continue reading
Joel Stein: New Year's Resolutions are Meant to Be Broken
TIME Magazine's Joel Stein tells Madeleine his New Year's resolutions -- which he promises not to keep. » continue reading
Ridley: 'Lackadaisical' Attitude Makes Our Culture of Violence Worse
Some blame movies and violent video games for our current culture of violence. But Hollywood screenwriter John Ridley believes it's much more than that. » continue reading
Controversy Still Broils Over Gay Conversion Therapy
"Gay conversion therapy" will soon be made illegal for minors in California. We look at some who still say it works, and some who say it doesn't. » continue reading
How to Do the Most Good with Your Charitable Donations
How do you know your donated dollars are doing the most good or helping the most people? New York Times columnist Tina Rosenberg shares some insights. » continue reading
Google Zeitgeist Reveals Top Searches for 2012
Topping the list in 2012? Whitney Houston and South Korean pop star Psy, with his infectious music video, "Gangnam Style." » continue reading
American Banda Singer Jenni Rivera Mourned After Plane Crash
OC Weekly editor Gustavo Arellano remembers why the banda and norteño singer was so popular, and why American media tended to overlook her. » continue reading
Paula Poundstone Talks Comedy, Quiz Shows, and Cat Cams
Comedian Paula Poundstone took time away from some heavy manual labor (cleaning up after her cats) to visit Madeleine in the studio. » continue reading
Geena Davis Fights for Girls and Gender Equality in Hollywood
Tired of seeing the lack of admirable female characters in children's TV and film, the actor took her fight for gender equality to Hollywood, and people have been listening. » continue reading
How a Hyper-Gendered Age of Toys Affects our Children
Author Peggy Orenstein talks to Madeleine about the role of gender-specific toys in children's social development, and how companies are taking advantage or those separations. » continue reading
Holiday Book Guide With Libros Schmibros' David Kipen
Book reviewer and proprietor of Libros Schmibros David Kipen stopped by the studio to give us his literary holiday picks. » continue reading
Awesome/Not Awesome: Christmas, Twinkies, Caviar ATM and Gangnam Style
Madeleine Brand talks to radio host and podcaster Luke Burbank as they suss out the Awesome and the Not-so-Awesome in current pop culture. » continue reading
HBO Documentary on Danger Zones Turns the Lens on Photographers
Val and Madeleine talk to the director and executive producer of "Witness," the HBO documentary that follows photojournalists to some of the most dangerous parts of the world. » continue reading
Tesla Model S Named Motor Trend Car of the Year
Motor Trend magazine named Tesla's Model S its "Car of the Year," marking the first time an electric vehicle gets the coveted title. » continue reading
Why We Find President Lincoln So Fascinating
He's back on the big screen. Madeleine talks to one of the country's foremost Lincoln experts to find out what makes our 16th president so persistent in the public imagination. » continue reading
Going 'Back to Blood' with Author Tom Wolfe
Madeleine Brand talks with author Tom Wolfe about his new book "Back to Blood." » continue reading
Tiny Houses
Val Zavala examines the growing movement of people choosing to live in tiny spaces. » continue reading
Pyramids, Wheels and Three Squares a Day: How Government Shapes Our Diet
Uncle Sam has long taken an interest in our diets, sometimes in surprising ways. Take a brief pictorial tour through government policies that have influenced the way we eat. » continue reading
Extended Interview: Jeremy Seifert, Dumpster Diver and Director
An extended interview with dumpster diver turned director Jeremy Seifert. » continue reading
Extreme Green: Dumpster Diving to Prevent Food Waste
Val Zavala tags along on a Dumpster Diver tour and learns how some people are preventing waste by rescuing discarded food from the trash. » continue reading
Unger: OMG Facebook, I Quit!
Don't try to friend commentator Brian Unger. He is done with Facebook. » continue reading
