How McCabe’s in Santa Monica became a nationally known venue

How McCabe’s in Santa Monica became a nationally known venue

May 4, 2026 · 53 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the rise of McCabe’s in Santa Monica, recent court rulings on mifepristone, climate concerns for New Orleans, and the cultural critique of the Met Gala.

Plus, whipsaw court rulings over the abortion drug mifepristone, a new report says New Orleans could be underwater in decades, and how the Met Gala became the party everyone loves to hate.

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Host: Madeleine Brand

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Organizations: McCabe’s

Products: mifepristone

Places: Santa Monica, New Orleans

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