Sen. Schiff, alternative media, ‘Didion and Babitz’

Press Play with Madeleine Brand

California Sen. Adam Schiff officially took office this month. He discusses the prospect of a preemptive pardon from President Biden, and the future of Democrats’ relationship with President-elect Trump.

Once “alternative” media figures like Joe Rogan, Steve Bannon, and Charlie Kirk are winning bigger audiences than legacy media and becoming the new mainstream.

Through their writings, Eve Babitz and Joan Didion cemented LA in our collective imagination as a sultry hotbed. A new book explores their relationship and what it reveals about LA’s famous women.

Gifting a holiday cookie box to loved ones? Consider adding spice, vibrant colors, and a bit of booze to your selection of treats.