Host Madeleine Brand looks at news, culture and emerging trends through the lens of Los Angeles.
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Ciência de Alimentos
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A variety of 15-30 minute conversations in Spanish, meant for Spanish-learners. Good for intermediate to advanced Spanish-speakers.
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Bienvenidos al podcast de la nutricionista Lina Corpus, Nutricorpus Online
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Interviews, good quality information and inspiring entrepreneurship stories. Hosted by David Alvarado Muñoz from Cucuta city, Colombia, South America.
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Coping with Bridge Fire, retrofitting buildings, closing Alimento
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The Bridge Fire is now the largest wildfire in Southern California. How are residents and small businesses in the path of the flames faring? This morning’s earthquake is a reminder of the importance of retrofitting buildings. The LA Times discovered the city has had trouble reporting accurate data on this. Alimento’s owner, Zack Pollack, explains w…
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New AI laws, San Francisco politics, ‘Entitlement’ novel
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The U.S. says Israel was behind this week’s remote detonations of Hezbollah’s communication devices. How was the operation pulled off? Gov. Newsom signed several AI bills on Tuesday that protect Hollywood actors, and try to prevent voters from being duped by deepfakes ahead of the November election. San Francisco’s political landscape is shifting a…
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Justice in Mexico and US, PST ART, ‘History of House’ music
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Under President Obrador’s new constitutional amendment, thousands of appointed judges will lose their jobs and face election. Opponents fear a threat to democracy. Chief Justice John Roberts penned three Supreme Court rulings related to January 6 that benefit former President Trump. His role is the focus of a New York Times investigation. “Art and …
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Women’s rights in Afghanistan, ‘Question Everything,’ sheet pan dinners
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On this 9/11 anniversary, KCRW looks at what has happened in Afghanistan since U.S. forces withdrew, particularly the ongoing erosion of rights for women under the Taliban. In 2020, many prominent Black women became executives for major book publishers. But four years later, some of the most notable hires no longer have those jobs. In "Question Eve…
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Battling wildfires, cutting cows’ methane, filming medical dramas
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SoCal is facing three big wildfires amid a historic heat wave, including the Line Fire, which has burned more than 26,000 acres. How are firefighters coping? A UC Davis scientist is trying to bioengineer cow microbes so they produce less methane. Changing how the animals process their diet — through gene editing — could help delay global warming. W…
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Harris-Trump debate, James Baldwin, music released on 9/11
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Kamala Harris will take on Donald Trump this Tuesday in what could be their one and only debate. They’re currently tied in the polls A blistering decision by a federal judge on Friday could lead to housing for thousands of homeless veterans in Los Angeles. The Academy Museum is hosting a film series in honor of James Baldwin. KCRW reairs an intervi…
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Election misinformation, Hope Solo, school lunches
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The Department of Justice is making a big push to curb Russia’s interference in U.S. elections, something we’re also seeing from Iran and China. Hope Solo is one of the greatest soccer players of all time — and one of the most controversial. She tells her story in a new Netflix film. Critics review the latest film releases: “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice…
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Heat waves, Koda Farms, supercommunicators
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SoCal is bracing for a blistering heat wave over the next few days. What can cities like LA and Phoenix do to adapt to extreme temperatures amid climate change? Parts of Rancho Palos Verdes are sliding closer to the ocean, and residents are facing power cuts and property damage. KCRW hears from a homeowner and a geologist. California's oldest famil…
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Hamas hostages fallout, Jannelle James reprise, college football
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Israelis took to the streets to protest the deaths of six hostages kidnapped by Hamas. How does this growing pressure change the calculus for Netanyahu and the U.S.? Election lawsuits in Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, and other battleground states could complicate the aftermath of a close presidential election in November. ABC’s “Abbott Element…
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Summer COVID risks, film reviews, picnic sides
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Both COVID and mosquito-borne diseases are spreading this summer. A Pasadena-based doctor talks about the latest coronavirus vaccine and other protective measures. Over the last quarter, Hollywood’s reality TV production is down nearly 60% compared to last year. Is this a temporary contraction or a permanent shift in the industry? Critics review th…
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Facial distortion, genocide in Gaza, future of salmon after dam removal
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Imagine looking at a friend’s face — and their eyes, cheeks, and lips begin to distort, instantly or gradually. It’s the result of prosopometamorphopsia (PMO). In December, a distinguished scholar of genocide told KCRW there wasn’t proof of Israel committing genocide in Gaza. He’s since changed his mind. AI could make human college counselors obsol…
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Harris’ momentum post-DNC, professional whistleblows, Wilson Cruz
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The Democratic Convention kept the good times rolling for Kamala Harris and a rejuvenated Democratic Party. But with 10 weeks until Election Day, the race is tied. Thanks to a little-known provision in the law that compensates whistleblowers for the fraud they expose, one man has turned it into a lucrative business. The groundbreaking TV show “My S…
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Electric Lady Studios, abortion laws, political fashion
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Jimi Hendrix built the Electric Lady recording studio in New York, but died a few weeks after it opened. A new documentary shows how later generations of artists made it a sanctuary. In deposition tapes obtained by NPR, former LA Mayor Eric Garcetti says he didn’t know about his aide Rick Jacobs’ alleged sexual misconduct. Former city staffers say …
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Kamala Harris’ DNC speech, Jannik Sinner’s doping case, film reviews
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While most voters know Kamala Harris is the vice president, polling suggests few know much more about her. The presidential candidate’s nomination speech gives her an opportunity to change that. Democrats worry that sexism will prevent Kamala Harris from beating Donald Trump. But research shows that Americans vote for women at the same rates they v…
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Tim Walz’s hotdish, power of DNC, RFK Jr.’s campaign
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A hotdish must be a main dish that includes protein, starch, veggies, and a creamy element. Evan Kleiman takes on the recipe for Tim’s Turkey Taco Tot Hotdish. The Harris-Walz ticket gives Democrats a chance to coalesce in a way they’ve struggled to since losing to Donald Trump in 2016. Franklin Foer makes the case in his latest “The Atlantic” piec…
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This new school year, UC system takes hard line against campus protests
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Protests against the war in Gaza may look different this school year. The UC system is banning encampments, protests that block campus pathways, and masks that hide demonstrators’ faces. Kamala Harris’ economic plan focuses on alleged price gouging by food manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. She’s also taking on prescription drug prices and…
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For Ivan Cornejo, quitting high school to pursue music was worth it
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Riverside native Ivan Cornejo fuses folk and rock with regional Mexican music. The 20-year-old’s first arena tour starts on August 23. Protests and violence marred the 1968 Democratic National Convention. Could this year’s convention, also in Chicago, see similar alienation and division? Former Republican Congressman George Santos pleaded guilty to…
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