Dept. of Edu’s impact on LAUSD, homemade onigiri and spring rolls

Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Dept. of Edu’s impact on LAUSD, homemade onigiri and spring rolls

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Published on Feb 20, 2025, 5:45:36 PM
Total time: 00:49:44

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Germans head to the polls Sunday at a time of increasing popularity for far-right politicians and Europe at a crossroads over Ukraine. 

Trump wants to stop funding schools with diversity initiatives. LAUSD officials fear losing more than a billion dollars in federal funding.

Critics review the latest film releases: “Old Guy,” “The Monkey,” “Picnic at Hanging Rock,” “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.”

Two foods that are fun to make and satisfying to eat: onigiri (Japanese rice balls) and spring rolls. Both involve steamed rice wrapped in seaweed sheets or rice paper, and a wide variety of fillings. 

The Museum of Jurassic Technology has recreated a meditative space from medieval Andalusia as part of the Getty’s region-wide PST Art event. 

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