Interview
In 'Special Special Special,' Maria Bamford Finds the Funny in Her Mental Illness
Maria Bamford's last comedy special was performed in front of a sold-out crowd of two - her parents. It was a set as intimate as the subject matter. » continue reading
The Man Who Would Save Newspapers from Extinction
Newspapers are being placed on the endangered species list, but Orange County Register owner Aaron Kushner might just be the man to save them. » continue reading
'Race-Baiter' Finds Racism in Unexpected Places
A lot has changed since the days of "The Cosby Show." Eric Deggans, author of "Race-Baiter," says the quest for bigger audiences is making media stoke the flames of racism. » continue reading
In Smartphone War, Samsung and Blackberry Looking to Take Bite Out of Apple Share
Has the iPhone finally found a worthy opponent? » continue reading
Bell Corruption Scandal: Making Sense of the Verdicts
The verdict has been handed down in the City of Bell corruption scandal. Jeff Gottlieb, the Pulitzer-winning journalist who helped break the story, gives his take on the ruling. » continue reading
Cardboard Art Reveals Hidden Immigrant Life Amid the Affluent
Ramiro Gomez installs cardboard cutouts of day laborers and domestic workers in Beverly Hills and West L.A. to show lives overlooked by most. » continue reading
Record Wall Street Gains May Take a While to Reach Main Street
The stock market is soaring and Wall Street is celebrating, but is the economic recovery real for the rest of us? Economist Chris Thornberg gives Madeleine his prognosis for the ailing economy. » continue reading
10 Years After Start of War, Is Iraq Better Off?
"Washington Post" editor Rajiv Chandrasekaran, who chronicled his time in Iraq's green zone in a bestselling book, talks about the state of the country today. » continue reading
What the First Hispanic Pope Could Mean for the Catholic Church
Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina is the first Pope from Latin America, so what changes are ahead from the historically European papal seat? » continue reading
How L.A. Can Fix Its Iconic Eyesores
LAX. The L.A. River. Pershing Square. They're all disasters, according to architecture critic Christopher Hawthorne. But he has some ideas on how transform them. » continue reading
'Girl Rising' Highlights 9 Stories and a Whole World in Need of Girls' Education
Amid violence, poverty, and discrimination, girls around the world strive to receive an education. Filmmaker Richard Robbins captured the stories of nine of them. » continue reading
With Troubles at MOCA, LACMA Merger May Loom Closer
Money issues and a shakeup at MOCA's board of directors may call for the museum to be absorbed by LACMA. » continue reading
Want a Gun? There's a Printer for That
With 3-D printing machines, you can make everything from a chair to a heart valve...to a gun. This is not just an idea. It's a game changer. » continue reading
What Are the Ethics of Administering CPR?
After a nurse in Bakersfield refused to give CPR to an elderly woman, ethical questions arose anew over what it means to be a "Good Samaritan." » continue reading
Is Non-Feminism the New Feminism?
Fifty years after "The Feminine Mystique" was published, female executives are saying some unexpected things. Is there a new war on women? » continue reading
Santa Monica Hopes Happiness Can 'Buy' Money
Santa Monica wants to create a "wellbeing index" for its citizens, but how do you measure happiness? » continue reading
How Will the Sequester Cuts Affect California?
Jason Sisney of California's Legislative Analyst's Office joins Val from Sacramento and outlines the effects of the federal sequester cuts on the Golden State. » continue reading
Why Don't People Vote in L.A.?
Los Angeles is one of the most important cities in the world, but when it comes to local politics, no one seems to care. Raphael Sonenshein explains why. » continue reading
'Sequester' Cuts Likely to Happen as Republicans Call White House Bluff
As "sequester" cuts loom, Democrats and Republicans continue to play the blame game. Aaron Blake has the latest from Washington, D.C. » continue reading
The Good, the Bad, and the Fugly at Oscars 2013
The real winners at the Oscars: the best dressed! Jessica Morgan of Go Fug Yourself joins Madeleine and Val to recap the night hotties and hot messes. » continue reading
As Drone Use and Technology Grow, So Do Concerns of Privacy
By 2020, there may be up to 30,000 flying over U.S. skies. What does that mean for your privacy? » continue reading
Hollywood, Unions, Voter Turnout and Other Variables in L.A.'s Mayoral Race
With only two weeks until the mayoral primary, the turnout -- and the candidates' plans -- remain uncertain. L.A. Weekly's Jill Stewart has the rundown. » continue reading
Glass LAX, Offshore Causeways, and Citywide Parks: the L.A. That Never Was
The beauty and fantasy of a Los Angeles that never was. Curators Sam Lubell and Greg Goldin give a preview of their Kickstarter-funded project "Never Built: Los Angeles." » continue reading
Adaptations to Global Warming Could Offer Fringe Benefits to Communities
Alex Hall and Jon Christensen of UCLA talk to Madeleine about "climate adaptation" as a way to cope with global warming while bettering those communities affected. » continue reading
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
