Creating a design concept for a kitchen or remodeling an outdated bathroom requires an understanding of the products and services available to those looking to undertake such a project. The ProSource Podcast breaks down the home remodeling industry and highlights the merchandise and experience that it requires to achieve your vision. Join ProSource Director of Digital Marketing Content Kevin Devine, as he speaks with those who facilitate the ideal project and offer valuable information for h ...
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I mean… we’re flooring people, from an outlet store basically, and it looks to us like just figuring our how to pick the right floor is daunting at best. In your life, you’ll do it less often than you’ll buy cars, and that’s a pretty taxing thing to do. So we’re trying to start from scratch and be as basic and clear as we can about doing this, so you can find what you want, wherever you end up shopping. We’ll have regular episodes, chats between Dan (who owns the company) and me (I’m David – ...
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Host Steve Chiotakis connects you to the people and places of Southern California.
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I’m Jerry Levinson and I’ve worked with hundreds of Flooring Dealers likeyourself to grow your business and Profit Now in the Flooring Industry. I’ve beenrunning the Flooring Dealers & More group on Facebook for over 8 years withover 8,500 people from the Flooring industry participating. The focus is on thebusiness side of Flooring, such as, marketing, sales, hiring salespeople, trainingsalespeople, hiring installers, and creating a business that operates whether youare there or not. Are you ...
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FLOOR SHOPPING - Ep. 01d - Very Common Flooring Terms About Features and Dimensions
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Flooring specialists can be a little opaque with their wording: 2 strip, random length, wear layer, plies, micro-beveled and so on. It's probably hard for any specialist group to not fall into using their jargon even when talking with 'laymen', so to speak. I'll go over some of those terms, as well as talking about what the standard sizes are for t…
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The standard flooring options include solid and engineered hardwood, laminate, various forms of waterproof flooring, ceramic tile, stone tile and carpet. You may have a very good idea of what you want, you may have no idea, or you may have questions about whether your selection will be the best fit for your room. Here I'll share some very broad tip…
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FLOOR SHOPPING - Ep. 01b - Floor Shopping Tips
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Shopping for a new floor doesn’t have to be an intimidating process, and we’re here to help make it as painless as possible. Everyone has their own way of doing things, but in this mini-episode, we give a few basic guidelines to help you get started. This is our second mini-episode, based on this article, if you'd like to see it in e-print: https:/…
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FLOOR SHOPPING - Ep. 01a - When Do You Need a New Floor
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It’s not like a busted television. The determination to replace a floor can be forced on you, or it can be a matter of whim or opportunity. There are many kinds of flooring, each with many factors to consider, and it’s an expensive proposition, so you need to take it seriously. We’ll try to help, sorting the factors to consider by how certainly the…
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FLOOR SHOPPING - Ep. 01 - How does Floor Shopping even Happen
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HOW TO SHOP FOR FLOORING from https://floorstoyourhome.com/ How do you even begin to shop for a new floor? How do you anticipate the final cost? Is it better to bundle the floor material with installation? How do you figure out what kind of flooring to get? Who arranges installation? I mentioned 'subfloors' in the show, and if you don't want to wai…
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This comes from https://floorstoyourhome.com/ I mean… we’re flooring people, from an outlet store basically, and it looks to us like just figuring our how to pick the right floor is daunting at best. In your life, you’ll do it less often than you’ll buy cars, and that’s a pretty taxing thing to do. So we’re trying to start from scratch and be as ba…
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Remodeling a bathroom can be an intricate process that requires the expertise of a trade professional to help take on the task, as well as their partners at ProSource Wholesale®. On this episode, Kristie Barnett, owner of The Decorologist, interior designer, and ProSource member, joins the show to highlight the approach that she takes in working wi…
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Fantastic Interview from a Window Covering Marketing Expert Steven Dale
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Holy Cow there were a lot of great gold nuggets in there. Tons of Free Advertising tips to help you Profit Now in The Flooring Industry.By Jerry
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Marketing Marketing Marketing What’s working Now with Steve Haren from Ring Ring
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A no BS conversation about your digital marketing strategy. There is a reason I love working with and recommend Ring Ring. We discuss how to get by all the Google changes that is screwing up so many of our campaigns. What is a good budget for your marketing? Why constant communication with your web company is vital. What you should expect for your …
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Cesar from Jay’s Flooring comes on to share his fascinating journey from Installer to Retail Store Owner.
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If you know Cesar you love Cesar from Jay’s Flooring. This guy has grown up very fast in a competitive industry. His sales and marketing is phenomenal as is his desire to learn, grow, and improve. Cesar is the Lebron James of interviews. He is the Goat but some may argue. It was a great conversation that I know many of you will love.…
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When undergoing a kitchen remodel, every choice that you make has to bring the room together. Our team at ProSource Wholesale® and experienced trade professionals alike understand how to utilize top quality products, in order to breathe new life into the kitchen. In this episode, we’re joined by a designer member, as well as our friends at Top Knob…
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Discover The 90 Day Growth Engine Program with Justin Shaw.
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With marketing costs rising and effectiveness shrinking Justin has developed the 90 Day Growth Engine to help Flooring Dealers create a systematic way getting ongoing clients that create reoccurring revenue. Listen for some Free tips and tricks on how you can add prospecting to your sales team and Profit Now in the Flooring Industry.…
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Mr. Tile Money Luke Miller is on the show.
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The brand and Facebook page Luke built is just brilliant. We had a great Tile Money Discussion along with other things Luke has been up to the last 1 ½ years. What made him take a 14 month break? What’s his goals for Tile Money? What is Luke up to in his professional Tile Business Life? It’s always a great no BS conversation with Luke. He is as rea…
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What went right and what I would do different with Shane Levinson, Vision Flooring
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You are going to enjoy this interview with my son Shane Levinson, owner of Vision Flooring. We cover a lot of topics that are interesting to many Flooring Dealers, including, Pricing strategies, marketing strategies and mistakes, Buying the Business, Changing the name, Creating your culture, and training your sales team to get good margins. There a…
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Great Option For Owning a Flooring Business, Franchise with Doug Disney
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There are so many ways to get in the Flooring Business. You can buy one, start one from scratch, get into a buying group, inherit one, or Buy a Franchise. In this show we talk to Doug Disney, President of TL Floor & Design. He shares his journey in the flooring world. He’s done it all, from retail to wholesale, and then he created a successful busi…
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Discover How NWFA will benefit your Wood Flooring Business, with Brett Miller
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After attending the 2024 convention in New Orleans I was anxious to have Brett Miller, Vice President of NWFA on the show. I always felt NWFA needed to do a better job informing the Flooring community of all the benefits of membership. This is another no BS conversation to introduce NWFA to those who have no idea who they are, and more important, h…
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The timelessness of hardwood flooring cannot be understated. It has such a rich tradition in the industry and can be seen in countless homes around the world, impressing trade professionals and homeowners and guests alike. In this episode, we are joined by our friends at Shaw Floors and Mohawk Industries to discuss the appeal of hardwood floors, in…
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Tile has a such creative potential. Whether it is being utilized indoors or outdoors, on the walls or floors, in practically any space, it never ceases to impress. In this episode, we are joined by interior designers to showcase the versatility of tile and how size, color, pattern, and material have all impacted its evolution over the years. Later,…
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Cabinets are mainstay in the kitchen, delivering storage options and providing a focal point for design. But their presence can be felt in other spaces, breathing new life in mudrooms, home offices, living rooms, kids rooms, and more. In this episode, we are joined by a builder to highlight the versatility of cabinets in room design and the storage…
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Trends in the home remodeling industry evolve over time, sparking new and creative ideas. These trends often are balanced with personal preferences and can lead to specific design visions throughout the home. With the help of a remodeler, this discussion forecasts what those home remodeling trends are for 2024, as well as how they may be implemente…
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How has LA homelessness changed in over 8 years?
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KCRW’s departing reporter Anna Scott talks about the gains and setbacks in housing and homelessness — after eight years covering the beat. Zach Galifianakis talks about the nonprofit Comedy Gives Back, reflects on his own Hollywood career, and explains why comedy is tougher than dramatic acting. To mark Greater LA’s last show, we re-air part of the…
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Angelenos are crowding clown shows — ‘an act of counterculture’
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When you hear the word “clown,” you probably picture a hacky kid’s entertainer. Well, a group of super-talented LA-based performers are trying to change that. The Broad’s “LA Intersections” is an upcoming festival-style exhibit of the music and spoken word scenes of LA. Punk rocker Keith Morris speaks to the importance of LA music history. Gatherin…
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Sale of Skid Row grocery store aims to bring racial healing
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A convenience store in Skid Row is changing hands from the community-oriented Korean American family that runs it — to a Black-led nonprofit. “Existencia,” a new work by the experimental performance troupe Diavolo, explores the chaos and community that resulted from the 1994 Northridge earthquake. In an era of “hurriquakes,” heat waves, and fires, …
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Finding love and beauty at Mosaic Tile House in Venice
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Cheri Pann and Gonzalo Duran have transformed their Venice home into The Mosaic Tile House, a living artistic tapestry reflecting their love story. Kate Berlant wants audiences to know that her semi-autobiographical show, “KATE,” is theater, not stand-up. It begins on Jan. 17 at the Pasadena Playhouse. At Regen Projects in Hollywood, Catherine Opie…
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Will ‘Ambassadors’ help LA metro riders feel safer?
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Food journalist Mona Holmes discusses how the LA restaurant scene fared in 2023 and anticipates dining trends for the new year. In response to complaints about customer service and mass transit safety, Metro is hiring hundreds of people to offer warm welcomes and help to passengers. The Autry Museum’s “Reclaiming El Camino” details the hardships Na…
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Forget Hinge and Tinder? LA singles try ‘Love Isn’t Blind’
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At an East Hollywood bar, a once-a-month comedy show features four men competing for the heart of a bachelorette, as the host whips out jokes and games. “Renewing the Dream: The Mobility Revolution and the Future of Los Angeles” is a new book about how LA is developing alternatives to getting around by cars.…
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Once-quiet landslide zone is starting to move. SoCal residents are worried
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Last winter’s rains accelerated a slow landslide in Rancho Palos Verdes, leading to cracked homes and trail damage at a popular reserve. What will El Niño do? David Duchovny isn’t just an actor — he’s a musician, director and author. His latest novella, “The Reservoir,” is set in the early days of COVID in NYC. An OC congressional race in the upcom…
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Helpers replay special: Miracle Messages, Las Fotos, Underdog Community
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For people experiencing homelessness, it can be tough to stay in touch with friends and family. The nonprofit Miracle Messages aims to make it easier. Las Fotos Project teaches photography to young women and gender expansive youth from communities of color. And they don’t just use phone cameras. Underdog Community Project is a mutual aid group of v…
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Animals replay special: Shrimp farming, bear boom, cats on hikes
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TransparentSea Farm in Downey produces nearly 1 million shrimp a year. That’s great for some of LA’s top seafood restaurants, but how do the prawns feel? In sleepy Sierra Madre, an uptick in bears has spurred the city to declare the animal a “public safety threat.” But locals and officials aren’t sure how to handle the ursine explosion. You often c…
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Replay: Looking back on 100 years of Tinseltown’s Hollywood Sign
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This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Hollywood Sign. It’s been at the center of scandals, PR stunts, and more during its time perched up on Mount Lee. In 1978, the Hollywood Sign was in a sad state, so rock legend Alice Cooper spent $27,000 to buy an “O” to honor his friend Groucho Marx. Other celebs followed. Artist Zach Fernandez marked C…
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‘Santa Claus Conquers the Martians’: Failed film is hit theater show
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Year after year, a Fullerton theater sells out a camped-up comedy about Santa Claus on Mars. The stage show is based on a 1964 B-movie. At least 15 productions of “A Christmas Carol” exist in SoCal, and each theater adds a twist to the play. Vendors at DTLA’s Piñata District say people from as far as New York go there to buy supplies like corn husk…
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LA Breakfast Club: ‘Everybody is on the same level,’ regardless of background
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Since 1925, members of the Los Angeles Breakfast Club have been meeting bright and early to sing songs, solve puzzles, and eat ham and eggs. In 2024, a new California law will establish a retirement fund for mixed martial arts fighters. A similar law has been in place for boxers since the early 1980s. U.S. Postal Service mail carrier Lesly Gonzalez…
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For many LA Latinos, making tamales is core to the holidays
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An affordable housing developer got $114 million from Gov. Newsom’s Homekey program. Now, with little to show for it, legal and financial problems are mounting. Federal labor regulators are looking to forcibly reopen six Los Angeles area Starbucks locations, and labor researcher Saba Waheed says it just might happen. For many in the Latino communit…
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Driverless cars: Is it safe to be a passenger?
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Since October, the robotaxi company Waymo has been offering driverless rides in Los Angeles. Greater LA’s Steve Chotakis tried one out for himself. KCRW also looks at safety concerns of these vehicles, and Waymo’s head of city policy and government affairs shares the company’s future plans.By KCRW
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Fake snow, ice rinks: Which LA areas are creating a white Christmas?
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LA aficionados Patt Morrison and Fritz Coleman discuss where and how Angelenos can experience winter holiday charm despite the temperate weather. Musician Arturo Sandoval discusses what makes a Christmas song “swing,” his relationship with Dizzy Gillespie, and his December 23 show at Disney Concert Hall.…
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Diamond Bakery, Jewish LA institution, closes after 7 decades
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The Fairfax District’s Diamond Bakery, iconic to generations of Jewish Angelenos, closed this month after 77 years. Its recipes will live on. David Edward Byrd designed some of the most iconic psychedelic concert posters during the 1960s and 70s. “Poster Child” is a new book that looks at his personal journey and many posters. At Lisson Gallery, Hu…
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Sustainable ideas for Christmas gifts, decoration, and food
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As people look for eco-friendly solutions to non-recyclable wrapping paper, furoshiki, the Japanese art of wrapping packages in cloth, is becoming more widely adopted. Gifts for loved ones don’t have to be expensive or brand new. Consider buying from your local thrift store, upcycle an imperfect and pre-loved item, or make something by hand. And to…
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CARE Court: Who is it for, how does it work?
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Governor Gavin Newsom’s CARE Court, a new mental health program, opened in LA on December 1 to uncertainty, conflicting concerns, and high hopes. This fall, a new major is available at UCLA’s campus: Disability Studies. The aim is to decrease stigma, highlight ableism, and create a more accessible world. After six years in Anaheim, Japanese basebal…
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LA kids grow climate optimism through composting
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A composting program at The Wesley School helps the planet, with an added benefit: teaching kids to be hopeful about participating in climate action. The nonprofit Street Symphony will turn Skid Row into a music festival and community resource fair on December 10 for its Re/Sound Festival. A new exhibition at the Palm Springs Art Museum showcases t…
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Cal State faculty strike for ‘dignified wages,’ mental health services
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The one-day Cal State LA faculty strike is the third of four planned statewide this week. Sunset’s bright purple Cafe Tropical, which shut down suddenly last week, was known for its excellent Cuban food and its role as a safe haven for those in recovery. From a zookeeper he met on Twitter to musician Phoebe Bridgers, Brandon Stosuy’s latest book fe…
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San Gabriel Mountains: Volunteers aim to reverse tourism-driven pollution
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The San Gabriel Mountains are the largest open public space in Los Angeles, but some of the range’s most popular spots are covered in piles of trash. SoCal is experiencing more droughts, wildfires, and rising sea levels — but UCLA’s Alex Hall believes LA can still be turned into one of the world’s most sustainable megacities by 2050. The OC Hall of…
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Amid Gaza war, LA restaurateurs hope to bring unity through food
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In a town like LA that takes its food scene seriously, local chefs say coming together and breaking bread has taken on new meaning as the war in Gaza continues. Musician and photographer Henry Diltz captured rock history magic while hanging out with CSN&Y in the 1960s, and he’s sharing it all in his new photography book.…
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Volunteering on Skid Row — and across LA — during all seasons
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Want to contribute on Skid Row? Missions need your help, and not just in December. The Mutual Aid LA Network provides a central hub where Angelenos looking to help can find the best volunteer opportunity for them. Paula Poundstone has been making people laugh for over 40 years through her stand-up, writing, and podcasting. The Angeleno is performin…
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Less religious, more diverse: Today’s homeschooling movement
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Homeschooling has long been common for religious families and those with aversions to public school, but the pandemic seems to have widened its appeal. A new law asks California schools to incorporate media literacy lessons into English, math, science, and social studies curriculums. Los Angeles-based artist Kelly Akashi reflects on her Japanese Am…
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TikTok’s ‘grocery goblin’ offers a guide to food stores in LA
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Vanessa Anderson says grocery stores are “anthropological treasure troves” — which is why she’s trying to visit every single one in LA. Curator Anuradha Vikram talks about AI’s integration into labor and art, what the tech means for creativity, and the implications of widespread data scraping. During the 1980s, ACT UP LA advocated for greater aware…
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Meet a modern-day falconer, one of a few hundred in California
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Urban falconer Adam Baz has carved out an interesting career for himself and his four birds of prey in a city with a lot of pigeons and crows to chase. Rob Bisel has earned eight Grammy nominations for engineering, producing, and writing songs for SZA's album “SOS.” He talks about collaborating with the artist. Ownership of the Bolsa Chica Mesa, a …
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LA bakers sprint to meet Thanksgiving pie demands
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Thanksgiving week is one of the busiest times of year for professional pie bakers. The hours are long and the payoff is big. We’ve all got family holiday traditions. Three KCRW listeners share their favorite unusual Thanksgiving celebrations. This holiday weekend is a perfect time to hike around LA due to cooler temperatures and red-orange autumn f…
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Bees, spiders, ants: Harvesting big ideas from tiny creatures
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Honeybees have long been the face of the “Save the Bees” campaign, but according to bee researchers at UC Irvine, they aren’t the only bees who need help. Zach Phillips, the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden’s “Bug Guy,” takes KCRW on a walk around the grounds to get some sights and sounds. UCLA scientists say the way ants build their nests might help h…
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Chinese American artist shares lifelong effort to unravel ‘cultural amnesia’
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Larry Li was inspired to create “Ask Your Ma About ‘89” after learning a harrowing story about how the Tiananmen Square protests affected his family. Free drinks, female attention, and fabulous parties are some of the upsides for super good-looking men in LA. But that’s not the whole story. Germans founded Anaheim in 1857. Chinese immigrants then b…
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LA makes progress toward renewable energy goal
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By 2035, LADWP plans to provide all power without coal or gas — just hydroelectric, geothermal, hydrogen, solar, and wind. They also vow no harm to low-income ratepayers. One workshop in Downtown LA has been tuning, restringing, and repairing broken instruments for LAUSD students for six decades. It’s among the last of its kind. Jeff Boynton, a Hig…
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