Fine Dining Firestorm & Energy Showdown

Hour 3 - The world of elite dining collides with labor controversy as the chef behind famed restaurant Noma responds to abuse allegations just ahead of an ultra-exclusive $1,500-a-ticket Los Angeles pop-up. Neil Saavedra joins the show to break down the backlash, the chef’s response, and why labor advocates say the controversy highlights deeper problems across the restaurant industry. Meanwhile, a major energy decision looms in L.A. as officials consider keeping the coastal Scattergood Generating Station running, testing the region’s clean-energy goals in the era of Donald Trump. We’ll also look at whether hydrogen—often touted as a cleaner fuel because it produces water vapor instead of carbon dioxide—could play a role in California’s energy future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.