Connecting with the audience is key to Heidi Duckler Dance

Days after the 20-point Gaza peace plan was unveiled, questions remain about Hamas’ response, the fate of hostages, delivery of humanitarian aid, and whether this plan can stabilize the region.

At least seven people who were part of a class-action sex abuse settlement with LA County were solicited to join the lawsuit, according to an LA Times investigation. In two cases, the claimants allegedly made up their stories of sex abuse with help from the person soliciting their participation.

Dancer Heidi Duckler came to LA with a car full of props. She soon ditched the props, and brought dance to real-life locations like City Hall and the LA River. Her company is celebrating its 40th anniversary this weekend.

Film critics William Bibbiani and Christy Lemire review the latest film releases: The Smashing Machine, Are We Good, Play Dirty, and Good Boy.

Today's episode was produced by Brian Hardzinski, Angie Perrin, Robin Estrin, Jack Ross, and Nihar Patel.

Host Madeleine Brand looks at news, culture and emerging trends through the lens of Los Angeles.