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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
'Ghosts of the LAPD' May Haunt Dorner Tragedy
Whether or not Christopher Dorner's accusations of racism and corruption are true, they evoke anew questions of misconduct in a department with a checkered past. » continue reading
Rock 'n' Roll '70s Captured in 'Billboards of the Sunset Strip'
There was a time when billboards were works of art and captured the culture of the time. Photographer Robert Landau captured those rock 'n' roll billboards during the '70s. » continue reading
Torture in 'Zero Dark Thirty' Necessary to Tell America's Story, Says Screenwriter
Screenwriter Mark Boal talks to Madeleine about his controversial new film "Zero Dark Thirty," and what his depiction of torture means in telling the true story of Bin Laden's capture. » continue reading
Steve Lopez: Cardinal Mahony's 'Deal with the Devil' More Important Than Victims
After going through the personnel files on some of the priests accused of sexual abuse, L.A. Times columnist Steve Lopez asked his readers to "pray" for Cardinal Roger Mahony. » 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
California Supreme Court Considering Whether City, State, or Federal Law Defines Legality of Medical Marijuana
The legality of medical marijuana in California has been in question since 1996, but the state's high court will decide whether state, federal, or municipal law reigns supreme. » 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
Jason Sklar Talks 'Bro Bowl,' Beyonce, Blackout
Super Bowl XLVII was the highest-rated Super Bowl ever! Bro Jason Sklar gives Madeleine the highlights of "big game" in The Big Easy. » continue reading
Justice Sonia Sotomayor Talks Struggle, Success with Actress Eva Longoria
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor sits down in conversation with actress and activist Eva Longoria and talks about her road to being the first Latina in the highest court. » continue reading
Waxman: Obamacare 'Important, Landmark Piece of Legislation'
Obamacare kicks in at the end of the year, and California is prepping. Local Congressman Henry Waxman helped pass the law, and he talks to Madeleine about what's in store. » continue reading
Prop 30 a Boon for Community Colleges, but Hardly a Fix-All
Community colleges are already benefiting from the passage of Prop 30 last year, but Gov. Jerry Brown has some big changes in mind for how the system runs. » continue reading
'The Invisible War' Sheds Light on Sexual Assault of Service Women
Madeleine talks with director Kirby Dick about a problem the military doesn't like to discuss. » continue reading
Congress Considering Immigration Reform, Tougher Road to Citizenship Likely
Congress is again considering immigration, and there are talks of giving undocumented immigrants a new path to citizenship. Will it finally become a reality? » continue reading
Bill Boyarsky: What Cities Should Be Doing for the Homeless
As Costa Mesa continues its struggle to address the needs of its homeless population, what should other cities be doing? » continue reading
Roger Mahony's Apology for Abuse Cover-Up Not Enough, say Victims
Cardinal Roger Mahony has again apologized for covering up the sexual abuse of minors by Catholic priests. Victim Manny Vega says an apology is hardly enough. » continue reading
Obama's Inaugural Speech a Reminder He's Progressive
President Obama is the 17th chief executive to deliver a second inaugural address. History says most of those speeches don't measure up. So, how did Mr. Obama do? » 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
Minorities See Gains in Southland Political Influence
The demographic shifts in Southern California mean big changes in the region's politics. » 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
Are Doctors Contributing to the Prescription Drug Abuse Epidemic?
L.A. Times investigative journalists Scott Glover and Lisa Girion talk about the role of medical professionals in the prescription drug abuse epidemic. » continue reading
Gun Issue in U.S. a Matter of Public Health, Assault Weapon Ban Not Likely, says Analyst
Tom Diaz, author of the upcoming book 'The Last Gun,' believes changing gun laws in this country is a matter of national priorities. » continue reading
Inside the Political Debate Brewing Over Gun Control
The Obama administration's gun control task force is moving ahead rapidly. Val talks to White House correspondent Philip Rucker from The Washington Post about the coming political battle. » 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
Driverless Cars and Snooki Headphones: A Preview of Consumer Electronics Show 2013
USC's Andrew Lih gives us a preview of what to expect at this year's Computer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. » continue reading
Crisis at L.A. Courts Has No End in Sight, Judge Says
Judge Michael Nash reports that L.A. County's already overburdened juvenile court system is only getting worse. » 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
LAPD's SMART Unit Focuses on Mental Illness
Pairing mental health professionals with cops, the LAPD hopes to lessen the threat of violence during encounters with people with mental illness. » continue reading
Losing a Son to Mental Illness and the Courts
David Haldane made the difficult choice to put his son in a mental health facility after several violent episodes. But then, he says, the system failed him. » 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
Legal Expert: 'More Optimistic Today' on Gun Control
Even with a renewed debate over gun control laws sparked by events in Newtown, Conn., some experts say such tragedies don't lead to new gun laws. Will this time be different? » continue reading
What's in the Mind of a Mass Murderer?
What is in the mind of a person who commits an act of mass violence? Are there warning signs the rest of us can detect? » continue reading
What Parents Can Tell Their Children About the Newtown Tragedy
Psychologist Dr. Catherine Mogil gives advice on what to tell your children in the wake of the mass shooting in Newtown, Conn. » continue reading
What Newtown Will Face in Wake of Tragic Shootings
Vince Gonzales talks to Val about his experience covering the Columbine massacre, and what the community of Newtown, Conn., can expect as the media descends on the town. » continue reading
