Meme del Real, from Café Tacvba to ‘La Montaña Encendida’

A government shutdown is looming on Capitol Hill. Democrats are refusing to vote to fund the government unless Republicans negotiate on health care and other demands. 

The state of Oregon – and the city of Portland – are suing the Trump administration to block the deployment of the state’s National Guard. The suit comes after Trump ordered federal troops into what he called “war-ravaged” Portland, under siege by “Antifa and other domestic terrorists.” 

Keyboardist Meme del Real started in the popular Mexican band Café Tacvba, but he left Mexico City for a small mountain town to record his introspective solo debut.

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

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