Support for LAist comes from
Audience-funded nonprofit news
Stay Connected
Audience-funded nonprofit news
Listen
Podcasts Take Two
Donald Trump's maternity leave plan, the five-second rule, peanut butter jelly sandwiches and Pho
solid orange rectangular banner
()
Sep 14, 2016
Listen 1:35:49
Donald Trump's maternity leave plan, the five-second rule, peanut butter jelly sandwiches and Pho

Donald Trump to unveil several policy proposals including a plan for six weeks of paid maternity leave, the five-second rule – is it still safe? LA comedian releases video parodying Bon Appetit's controversial Pho video.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at the Trump National Golf Club Jupiter on March 8, 2016 in Jupiter, Florida.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at the Trump National Golf Club Jupiter on March 8, 2016 in Jupiter, Florida.
(
Joe Raedle/Getty Images
)

Donald Trump to unveil several policy proposals including a plan for six weeks of paid maternity leave, the five-second rule – is it still safe? LA comedian releases video parodying Bon Appetit's controversial Pho video.

Listen 12:39
The U.S. is the only country in the developed world without any kind of government paid parental leave program. That could change after the November election.
Listen 8:24
For Filipinos in Southern California, the latest political turmoil from their homeland has conjured harsh memories of a former dictator.
Listen 10:36
When movies about historical events come out, they can help shape public opinion. How? We speak to a professor who studied the issue.
Listen 10:15
After a dismal loss to the San Francisco 49rs, L.A. football fans will have to wait even longer for a win by a local NFL team. USC faces Stanford this weekend in rivalry that's gaining prominence.
Listen 6:58
Have you ever dropped a bit of food and thought "It wasn't there that long. What's the harm in just picking it back up and eating it anyway?"
Listen 7:25
Secretary of State John Kerry has announced the White House plans to increase the number of refugees it accepts to 110,000 people in the coming year.
Listen 7:10
LA writer and comedian Jenny Yang's response to Bon Appetit's Pho video controversy is the greatest thing since sliced bread.
Listen 7:12
Despite New York Fashion Week being thousands of miles away, Golden State designers are shining bright.