Best The State Of Shakespeare Podcasts (2024)

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Vanessa Morosco 19:00

2h ago19:00

19:00

The American Shakespeare Center July 30, 2024Vanessa Morosco likes asking the big questions. As Executive Director of the American Shakespeare Center, she is perfectly positioned to do just that. Using Original Practices, Vanessa and ASC are re-centering the focus on Shakespeare for the 21st Century.Click here for more information on the American S…

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More on investigation into OC Supervisor Andrew Do; sea lions falling ill; Obon celebrated in San Fernando Valley — The Saturday Edition 11:08

2h ago11:08

11:08

In Orange County, officials are demanding a Huntington Beach nonprofit refund more than 2 million dollars of taxpayer money. California sea lions have started to fall ill, and domoic acid may be to blame once again. And we go to the San Fernando Valley to celebrate the Japanese festival Obon. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist…

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Kate Hext, "Wilde in the Dream Factory: Decadence and the American Movies" (Oxford UP, 2024) 1:10:06

4h ago1:10:06

1:10:06

Hollywood is haunted by the ghost of playwright and novelist Oscar Wilde. Wilde in the Dream Factory: Decadence and the American Movies (Oxford University Press, 2024) by Dr. Kate Hext is the story of his haunting, told for the first time. Set within the rich evolving context of how the American entertainment industry became cinema, and how cinema …

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OC lawmakers demand millions be refunded; New rent hikes in SoCal; & UCLA returns cultural artifacts — The P.M. Edition 7:42

25m ago7:42

7:42

We speak with LAist reporter Nick Gerda for an update on his reporting about nepotism in Orange County politics. New rent hikes allowed for renters, but there are exceptions. UCLA's Fowler Museum returned artifacts to an indigenous group in Australia. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.co…

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Firefighters worry for residents in RPV, red flag warning and excessive heat this weekend, San Fernando Valley barbershop nears historic status—The A.M. Edition 5:49

19m ago5:49

5:49

Firefighters are warning residents that the ongoing landslide in Rancho Palos Verdes could slow emergency response times. We're in for another scorching hot weekend. And a barbershop in the San Fernando Valley is one step away from becoming a historic-cultural landmark in L.A. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by …

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Act 2, Scene 5: Shakespeare the RPG 45:47

1d ago45:47

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A playtest of a new Shakespeare roleplaying game. Act 2, Scene 5. Mary is playing Perdita from The Winter’s Tail Willow is playing Isabella from Measure For Measure And Holland is playing Helena from A Midsummer Night’s DreamBy Actual Story Podcasting

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Rancho Palos Verdes IDs dangerous homes; More heat and some rain for the weekend; & Riverside store turns trash into treasure— The P.M. Edition 7:44

9m ago7:44

7:44

Rancho Palos Verdes is attempting to identify unsafe homes as land there slips more than a foot a week. We speak with LAist reporter Yusra Farzan. Heatwave and potential hail are in the weather forecast. We go to a unique second-hand store in Riverside. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.…

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RU303: DR MIKITA BROTTMAN ON GUILTY CREATURES, SEX, GOD & MURDER IN FLORIDA, TRUE CRIME 40:23

4h ago40:23

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RU303: MIKITA BROTTMAN ON GUILTY CREATURES – SEX, GOD & MURDER IN FLORIDA http://www.renderingunconscious.org/psychoanalysis/ru303-mikita-brottman-on-guilty-creatures-sex-god-murder-in-florida/Rendering Unconscious episode 303Dr. Mikita Brottman returns to Rendering Unconscious to discuss her latest book Guilty Creatures: Sex, God, and Murder in Ta…

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Cecil Hotel tenants speak out, landfills are the new thrift store in Riverside, a VR dive into the ocean—The A.M. Edition 6:18

8m ago6:18

6:18

Tenants of the Cecil Hotel in downtown L.A. are plagued with pests and outbursts. Find dirt cheap deals at the Lamb Canyon landfill in Riverside. Take a virtual plunge underwater below one of Southern California's offshore oil platforms at the O.C. Fair. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.…

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CA says water supply could drop due to climate change; LA County supervisor reform will be on the ballot; & Restaurants have more time to file for Al Fresco dining permits— The P.M. Edition 6:59

6m ago6:59

6:59

California's water supply is forecast to diminish over the next 20 years. Voters will decide whether to expand the L.A. County Board of Supervisors in November. The city of L.A. is giving restaurants more time to make their al fresco dining set ups permanent. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://…

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LA could lose grant to help people get online, latest update on the Nixon Fire, Missy Elliot song goes to space —The A.M. Edition 6:54

27m ago6:54

6:54

Los Angeles could get shut out of federal grant funding that is supposed to get more people online. We have the latest update on the Nixon Fire burning in southeastern Riverside County. How Missy Elliot's song "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" made it to Venus. Plus more. Support The LA Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.co…

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Conversations: What can the US do about the South China Sea? 22:08

15m ago22:08

22:08

In part three of our South China Sea series, Dr Michael Mazarr speaks with the Lowy Institute’s Susannah Patton about the US’ strategy in the South China Sea. The United States has few easy options for countering China’s coercion of its ally the Philippines. Dr Mazarr of the RAND Corporation argues that the United States needs to plan for a scenari…

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Study ties wildfire smoke exposure to dementia, CA program to aid child immigrants may soon end, 2024 Rose Bowl brought millions to LA— The P.M. Edition 7:18

20m ago7:18

7:18

Wildfire smoke exposure could increase risk of dementia, according to a major study. A state program for unaccompanied child immigrants could lose funding in September. Last year's Rose Bowl & parade made nearly $250 million for L.A.. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the sh…

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Dementia risk linked to wildfires in new study, SoCal gas cuts service to more than 100 homes, LA County's response to Grants Pass decision —The A.M. Edition 6:38

2m ago6:38

6:38

Wildfire smoke is bad for your health, but today, what scientists are saying it does to your brain's health. SoCal Gas is cutting off service to more than 100 homes in a part of Rancho Palos Verdes -- how homeowners are coping with no gas. What L.A. County plans to do in response to a monumental Supreme Court ruling on the rights of the unhoused to…

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SoCal Gas shuts services to 135 homes in Rancho Palos Verdes, 4.9 magnitude earthquake hits Barstow, Covered California insurance rates going up in 2025— The P.M. Edition 7:43

29m ago7:43

7:43

Extreme land movement has forced gas utility shut offs in Rancho Palos Verdes. An earthquake near Barstow is felt from L.A. to Las Vegas. Covered California health insurance rates are going up. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com…

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Some Rancho Palos Verdes residents to lose gas service today, Dream Act application completion down, and staying rattlesnake safe this summer — The A.M. Edition 6:30

7m ago6:30

6:30

More than 130 homes in Portuguese Bend to lose gas utility service amid area land movement. Financial aid applications from undocumented CA students on the decline. What to know in the peak of rattlesnake season. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com…

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SoCalGas plans to cut off service to Portuguese Bend; West Hollywood lobbies for K Line expansion through city; How to stay safe from rattlesnakes — The Sunday Edition 10:54

2d ago10:54

10:54

SoCalGas is preparing to shut off gas utility service on Monday in the landslide-prone Portuguese Bend region of Rancho Palos Verdes. Metro is looking for input on the route for the K Line extension into Hollywood, which is expected to break ground in 2041. Later, how Filipino American teens got a mental health program made just for them. Plus, mor…

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Housing for PCC students leaving foster care; Tips for hiking in the heat; California's first women's sports bar opens in Long Beach — The Saturday Edition 10:35

6d ago10:35

10:35

A housing complex near Pasadena City College will give students leaving foster care a place to stay near campus. If you're planning to hit the trails this weekend, we give you some tips on hiking in heat. And later, we take you to California's first women's sports bar... which is now open in Long Beach. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donati…

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Video game performers strike over AI; Angelenos demand new apartments in single-family neighborhoods; Skid Row lacks cooling spots for unhoused — The P.M. Edition 7:22

6d ago7:22

7:22

Video game performers strike over artificial intelligence. Dozens of Angelenos demand new apartments in single-family neighborhoods, as city planners aim to add nearly 500K homes by 2029. Three “climate stations" for 2,700 unhoused people in Skid Row. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.co…

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Local reaction to governor's homeless encampment order, Narcan use is on the rise in LA County jails , and duckling rescue spotlights Filipino dish — The A.M. Edition 6:34

3m ago6:34

6:34

LA County officials react to Gov. Newsom's executive order on clearing homeless encampments. Narcan use in jails is up but questions remain as to how the drugs get in. Popular street food in the Philippines leads to an animal rescue. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://l…

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Newsom issues order to clear encampments, Video game performers to strike, Wilson High School alum to compete in Olympic Games — The P.M. Edition 7:54

4d ago7:54

7:54

Gov. Gavin Newsom urges cities to clear camps of unhoused people even when shelter isn't available. SAG-AFTRA video game workers will strike Friday over artificial intelligence protections. Wilson High in Long Beach sends another alum to the Olympics. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.co…

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LA housing plan debate, preschools in LA County struggle with enrollment post-pandemic, and expanding the Great Wall of LA — The A.M. Edition 6:41

7m ago6:41

6:41

LA seeks input in planning for hundreds of thousands of new homes. Preschool enrollment across LA County is still behind pre-pandemic levels. More moments in CA history coming to one of LA's iconic murals. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com…

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David Burke, "The Puppet Masters: How MI6 Masterminded Ireland's Deepest State Crisis" (Mercier Press, 2024) 1:13:16

3h ago1:13:16

1:13:16

In The Puppet Masters: How MI6 Masterminded Ireland's Deepest State Crisis (Mercier Press, 2024), David Burke uncovers the clandestine activities of Patrick Crinnion, a Garda intelligence officer who secretly served MI6 during the early years of the Troubles. As the Garda Síochána launched a manhunt for the Chief-of-Staff of the IRA, Crinnion found…

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Act 2, Scene 4: Shakespeare the RPG 1:08:50

1h ago1:08:50

1:08:50

A playtest of a new Shakespeare roleplaying game. Act 2, Scene 4. A plot is uncovered! Perhaps. And then a long conversation about developing the rules. Mary is playing Perdita from The Winter’s Tail Willow is playing Isabella from Measure For Measure And Holland is playing Helena from A Midsummer Night’s Dream…

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EVENT: Gods, Guns and Sedition 1:03:02

6d ago1:03:02

1:03:02

Weeks prior to the assassination attempt against Donald Trump, the Lowy Institute hosted global terrorism expert Professor Bruce Hoffman for a podcast with Program Director Lydia Khalil. They spoke about the future prospects of political violence in the United States and discussed Hoffman’s latest book, God, Guns, and Sedition, which traces the tra…

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Apache Fire burns over 800 acres; Narcan saves lives in L.A. County; Disneyland strike is narrowly averted — The P.M. Edition 7:22

20m ago7:22

7:22

The fast-moving Apache Fire forced evacuations for nearby homes. Drug overdoses in L.A. County plateaued last year thanks to the widespread use of Naloxone. Disneyland workers in Anaheim narrowly avoided their first strike in 40 years. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the s…

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CA voters to consider climate bond measure this Fall, new public health program has door-to-door service, and OC's first Veterans cemetery approved — The A.M. Edition 6:34

15m ago6:34

6:34

A look at the $10B climate bond measure aimed at funding CA's climate initiatives. Community health workers fan out to select neighborhoods. A veterans cemetery may be closer to home for Orange County residents. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com…

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CA Democratic delegates back Kamala Harris; How Harris may tackle key issues; Villaraigosa runs for CA Governor — The P.M. Edition 8:04

26m ago8:04

8:04

California’s Democratic delegates say they'll back Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention. LAist looks at how Harris will approach young voters & immigration. Fmr. LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa announces his run for CA governor in 2026. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.…

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RU302: DRS TODD MCGOWAN & WALTER A. DAVIS ON HEGEL, BERGMAN, PHILOSOPHY & PSYCHOANALYSIS 1:26:52

21h ago1:26:52

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RU302: TODD MCGOWAN & WALTER A. DAVIS ON BERGMAN, HEGEL, PSYCHOANALYSIS http://www.renderingunconscious.org/psychoanalysis/ru302-todd-mcgowan-walter-a-davis-on-bergman-hegel-psychoanalysis/Rendering Unconscious episode 302. Professor Emeritus Walter A. Davis, Ohio State University, is an actor and playwright, as well as psychoanalyst and theoretici…

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LA County Courts reopen today, CA power grid update, and Newport Beach glows — The A.M. Edition 6:47

31m ago6:47

6:47

The LA County Superior Court system is slowly recovering from Friday's ransomware attack. A boost in battery storage has strengthened California's power grid. Newport Beach’s waters are glowing with fireworms. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com…

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Nancy Pelosi endorses Kamala Harris; Antelope Valley homelessness up 42%; LAist homelessness survey — The P.M. Edition 7:12

16m ago7:12

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Fmr. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other leaders endorse Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic Party's presidential nominee. Homelessness is up 42% in Antelope Valley. A LAist survey asks how homelessness looks in your neighborhood. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Sup…

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Legal Spirits 061: Is a Catholic Charter School Constitutional? 29:42

9d ago29:42

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Source: KFOR Last month, in a much-watched case, the Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled that a new Catholic charter school, St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School, violates the First Amendment’s Establishment Clause–and, alternatively, that denying St. Isidore a charter does not violate the school’s rights under the Free Exercise Clause. In this …

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Cyberattack shuts down LA County courts for another day, Disneyland negotiations resume today, and climate crisis is making nights hotter — The A.M. Edition 6:39

4m ago6:39

6:39

L.A. County’s courts remain closed, due to Friday's cyber attack. Disneyland negotiations set to resume today, after a vote to authorize a strike. How increasingly hot nights are hurting our sleep and health. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com…

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Conversations: Biden out, Kamala in – will it change anything? 24:40

11m ago24:40

24:40

In this special episode of Conversations, the Lowy Institute’s Dr Michael Fullilove and Hervé Lemahieu discuss US President Joe Biden’s momentous decision overnight to withdraw from his bid for a second term. In the past three weeks, US politics has been reshaped before our eyes. A resurgent former president Donald Trump, emerging from an attempt o…

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Breaking News Update: Californians & others react to Biden's decision to drop out of the presidential race — The Sunday Edition 2:54

4m ago2:54

2:54

President Joe Biden has dropped out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic nominee. In this special breaking news L.A. Report, we bring you the latest details and local reaction. This is a breaking news update to The L.A. Report Weekend Edition. We'll have additional developments and details on …

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For-profit healthcare for unhoused people; LAist's City Treks series takes you to a famous Inglewood skate park; The Huntington Botanical Gardens opens nighttime access to all — The Sunday Edition 11:30

13m ago11:30

11:30

For-profit healthcare providers up their outreach to people experiencing homelessness in LA. For our latest installment of LAist City Treks, we take you through Inglewood, including a famous bike and skate park. The Huntington Botanical Gardens open evening access to nonmembers for the first time. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at …

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It's heatwave time in Southern California again; Disneyland workers vote to authorize strike; Humpback whale rescued after weeklong effort — The Saturday Edition 11:04

14m ago11:04

11:04

Another heatwave has arrived across Southern California. We check in with Death Valley where temperatures will once again reach 125 degrees. Disneyland workers have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike ahead of planned negotiations with Disney on Monday. A humpback whale off the Orange County coast was freed yesterday after being entangled in…

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Software glitch gridlocks LAX; National suicide prevention hotline answers thousands of calls; Orange County Fair opens — The P.M. Edition 9:16

10d ago9:16

9:16

Southern California deals with the fallout from a global computer outage. We check in on how 988 national mental health crisis lifeline is helping thousands. OC Fair welcomes hungry visitors, things to do this weekend. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://lais…

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Local impact of worldwide computer outage, another heatwave arrives in SoCal, LA’s new LGBTQ+ film series starts today — The A.M. Edition 6:12

6m ago6:12

6:12

Southland airports see dozens of cancellations and more than 100 delays amid global Microsoft computer outage. Keeping your kids safe and cool in the sweltering temps. Today begins a new film series spotlighting LGBTQ+ storytelling. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://la…

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Act 2, Scene 3: Shakespeare the RPG 24:59

1h ago24:59

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A playtest of a new Shakespeare roleplaying game. Act 2, Scene 3. Wherein Spidey sence doth tingle. Mary is playing Perdita from The Winter’s Tail Willow is playing Isabella from Measure For Measure And Holland is playing Helena from A Midsummer Night’s DreamBy Actual Story Podcasting

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IATSE workers ratify a new contract; UC limits what departments can post on their websites; LA County is one of the loudest places in the country— The P.M. Edition 9:42

17m ago9:42

9:42

Hollywood crew members approve a new contract, avoiding another major strike. After campus protests over Gaza war, the University of California moves to restrict department websites. L.A. has a lot of noise pollution — Megan Botel helps us cope. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Sup…

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Conversations: Beijing’s South China Sea gambit 27:40

26m ago27:40

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In part two of our South China Sea series, Dr Oriana Skylar Mastro speaks with the Lowy Institute’s Susannah Patton about China’s objectives in the region. Beijing is pursuing an aggressive strategy to push out the United States and prevent Southeast Asian claimant states, especially the Philippines, from exercising their sovereign rights. Dr Mastr…

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Sterigenics lawsuit to be reviewed in court today, Wildfire concerns ahead of next heatwave, and Beach pollution report is out — The A.M. Edition 6:34

1h ago6:34

6:34

Lawsuit alleging medical sterilization company in Vernon uses harmful cleaning chemical. Dry lightning threatens to start new fires as extreme heat returns. Annual Beach Report Card suggests best and worst spots in SoCal. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com…

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Act 2, Scene 2: Shakespeare the RPG 19:09

1h ago19:09

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A playtest of a new Shakespeare roleplaying game. Act 2, Scene 2. Isabella discovers that buying a bombard is difficult. Mary is playing Perdita from The Winter’s Tail Willow is playing Isabella from Measure For Measure And Holland is playing Helena from A Midsummer Night’s DreamBy Actual Story Podcasting

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Rep. Adam Schiff urges Biden to step aside; Another heat wave looms; Tustin renews emergency proclamation over toxic hangar fire — The P.M. Edition 8:01

5h ago8:01

8:01

Top California Democrat Rep. Adam Schiff calls on President Biden to drop out of the presidential race. After a mild couple days, another heat wave is on the way. Tustin remains under a state of emergency months after hangar fire. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: …

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Vernon company's neighbors sue over emissions; Heat illness awareness campaign; Elon Musk says he'll move Hawthorne's SpaceX — The A.M. Edition 7:14

20m ago7:14

7:14

Neighbors of a Vernon company say they're being sickened by its emissions. LA launches extreme heat public awareness campaign. New CA law prompts Tesla CEO to say he'll move another of his companies to Texas. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com…

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Legal help for Angelenos facing evictions; LA Mayor Bass vetoes police discipline measure; Red fox spotting in Redondo Beach — The P.M. Edition 7:12

15d ago7:12

7:12

L.A. County could soon provide attorneys for free to renters facing eviction. A measure that would give the LAPD chief greater authority to discipline or fire officers accused of serious misconduct is off the November ballot. Red foxes make a rare appearance. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://…

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Vote pending on free eviction attorneys; Claim settled over failed Angel Stadium sale; and first Dodger ever wins Homerun Derby — The A.M. Edition 6:34

13m ago6:34

6:34

LA County leaders to vote on plan that ensures renters facing eviction can have an attorney in court. Anaheim settles with Angels over canceled stadium deal. Dodgers' Teoscar Hernández makes history at MLB home run hitting competition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https:/…

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Pacific Change Makers: Addressing climate change in Papua New Guinea 20:19

5m ago20:19

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In this episode, Debra Sungi of PNG’s Climate Change and Development Authority speaks with the Lowy Institute’s Oliver Nobetau. Discussions around development in the Pacific consistently reference climate change as a major challenge. Countries such as PNG have to manage the support offered by international development partners without being overwhe…

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