Best Western Expansion Podcasts (2023)

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Al Jazeera English

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Judge rules Australian elite soldier killed Afghans as suit fails 1:07

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Highly decorated veteran Ben Roberts-Smith had sued for defamation after newspapers reported he had murdered civilians in Afghanistan.Supporters of jailed WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange have held a demonstration in Australia. The event follows a diplomatic push by Canberra for his release.Al Jazeera’s David Landy reports.- Subscribe to our channe…

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Al Jazeera English

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NASA UFO team holds first public meeting on unexplained sightings 1:37

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NASA has held its first public meeting on UFOs – officially referred to as “unidentified aerial phenomena” (UAPs) – a year after launching a study into unexplained sightings.Al Jazeera’s Fintan Monaghan has more. - Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish - Find us on Facebook: https:…

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Al Jazeera English

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BRICS expansion: Economic bloc discussing widening its membership 2:29

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Foreign ministers from a group of economically aligned nations known as BRICS, are meeting on Thursday.Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa are expected to discuss the expansion of the bloc.Al Jazeera’s Fahmida Miller has more from Cape Town, South Africa.- Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe - Follow us on Twitter: https:/…

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Al Jazeera English

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Headlines - US debt ceiling | Russian air strikes | Kosovo tension | Ghana miners 1:41

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Stay informed with Al Jazeera's latest news.In this video, we'll share the latest news headlines from Al Jazeera. From international news to local stories.0:00 - US debt ceiling bill0:51 - Russian air strikes1:08 - Kosovo tension1:24 - Ghana minersHouse has reached the 218 votes needed to pass debt ceiling bill.Debt ceiling agreement reportedly lim…

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Al Jazeera English

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Three reported killed in latest aerial attack on Ukraine’s Kyiv 2:53

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A Russian night-time attack on an eastern district in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv has killed three people and injured 10 others, city officials said.Thursday’s attack, which began around 3:00 am local time (00:00 GMT), inflicted the largest number of casualties from one attack on Kyiv in weeks.- Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe - Foll…

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Al Jazeera English

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US debt ceiling bill: House votes to suspend debt ceiling and avoid default 5:58

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House has reached the 218 votes needed to pass debt ceiling bill.Debt ceiling agreement reportedly limits social spending and has measures to streamline projects.House of republicans passes bill which will now move on to the US senate.- Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish - Find …

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The LA Report

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Fixing Neighborhood Pollution, Air Conditioning for Renters, and Fair Pay for Goat Herders – The P.M. Edition 6:40

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A new program seeks to fix neighborhoods affected by pollution; LA City Council studies AC requirement for rentals to combat rising heat and aid affordability; California Board of Agriculture mandates hourly pay and overtime for wildfire-preventing goat herders. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join Support the show: https://lai…

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Al Jazeera English

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If aliens reach out to Earth, what happens next? | The Stream

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With at least 100 billion galaxies in our observable universe, astronomers have long scanned the skies, looking for signs of life beyond Earth. But if an alien civilisation actually sent a message to us, what would happen next? Would humans have the proper technology or knowledge to even decipher it? These are some of the questions being asked as p…

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Al Jazeera English

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Colombian search teams find footprint believed to be from missing children | Al Jazeera Newsfeed 1:18

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A small footprint found the Colombian jungle has given search and rescue teams fresh hope that they will find four missing children that disappeared after a plane crash one month ago.Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribeFollow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglishFind us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeeraCheck our web…

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Al Jazeera English

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Kosovo tension: Western powers call for de-escalation 2:18

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The United States and European countries are calling for a de-escalation of the tension in Kosovo. Ethnic Serbs in North Kosovo have been protesting against ethnic Albanian mayors being elected in a vote that Serbs boycotted. Al Jazeera’s Assed Baig reports from Zvecan, Kosovo.- Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe - Follow us on Twi…

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Al Jazeera English

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India ethnic violence: More than 80 people killed this month 1:39

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Shootings and acts of arson are continuing in the northeastern Indian state of Manipur in a conflict between Christian tribal groups and the Hindu majority.More than 80 people have been killed in the violence since it began in May.Authorities say the situation is under control, but many locals still live in fear of the violence.Al Jazeera’s Victori…

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Al Jazeera English

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China blames US 'provocation' for fighter jet incident | Al Jazeera Newsfeed 1:01

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Beijing has blamed the United States and ordered to stop its “provocations” after a Chinese jet intercepted a US plane while flying over the South China Sea. The US called the manoeuvre “unnecessarily aggressive”.Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribeFollow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglishFind us on Facebook https://www.faceb…

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Al Jazeera English

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What's behind the summit of South American nations in Brasilia | Inside Story 27:49

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Leaders from South America's 12 nations have gathered in Brazil.Their host, President Lula da Silva, wants more unity and even a new single currency. So what are his plans and could they become reality? Presenter: Adrian FinighanGuests:Temir Porras Ponceleon- Managing Director of Global Sovereign Advisory, former deputy minister and senior aide to …

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Al Jazeera English

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Indian wrestling chief says he 'will hang himself’ if allegations true | Al Jazeera Newsfeed 1:29

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The president of India’s wrestling federation, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh says he will hang himself if “even one of the allegations” made against him by the country’s top wrestlers is proven true.Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribeFollow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglishFind us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeeraC…

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Al Jazeera English

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Israelis resettle in evacuated settlements in occupied West Bank 2:25

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Palestinians dreams of returning to their lands are obstructed by illegal settlement activities.The evictions were part of Israel's pullout from four illegal settlements in the West Bank, as well as those in the Gaza Strip.In March, Israeli politicians amended a bill to allow settlers to return to the West Bank settlements, as the right-wing Israel…

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Al Jazeera English

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Elon Musk in China: Entrepreneur looking to expand Tesla deals 2:02

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Tesla's chief executive, Elon Musk, is in China on what's described as a high-stakes business trip. The entrepreneur has met Chinese foreign and trade ministers. The Biden administration is pressing US and multinational companies to move production outside of China, but Musk is expanding operations in country, which is the world's biggest electric …

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The LA Report

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Strikers Eye Studio Shareholders, Asian-Americans' Political Clout, and California's Wildfire Outlook – The A.M. Edition 7:23

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Striking Hollywood writers are taking their month-long job action to the shareholders; Asian Americans are a growing segment of the population, but their numbers don't reflect their political clout; Californians can expect to see wildfire in unexpected places. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join Support the show: https://laist…

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The LA Report

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Parole for Manson Follower, LAist's Mayor Bass Survey, and Beverly Hills Rejects Hotel – The P.M. Edition 7:08

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Court reinstates parole for Charles Manson follower; In an LAist survey, Mayor Bass urged to address homelessness; Beverly Hills voters reject world's richest man's Rodeo Drive luxury hotel plan. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join Support the show: https://laist.comBy LAist Studios

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The LA Report

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Memorial Day Remembrances, Veterans' Construction Apprenticeships, and an L.A. Magic Icon Dies – The A.M. Edition 7:43

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Memorial Day remembrances; Veterans are getting into the construction trade through a program linking them to paid apprenticeships; And an icon of LA's world of magic has died. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join Support the show: https://laist.comBy LAist Studios

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The LA Report

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Democrats' Feinstein Dilemma, Memorial Day Remembrances, and California's Ambitious Carbon Goals – The A.M. Edition 8:21

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Democrats gather for the state party convention and debate the abilities of California's senior US senator; Memorial Day events throughout Southern California provide opportunities for reflection and remembrance; Study shows California's statewide carbon neutrality goals are the most ambitious in the nation. Support The L.A. Report by donating now …

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Al Jazeera English

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Support PODTUBE.ME with $ 1.00 1:02

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PODTUBE.ME is a personal project. It has server, bandwidth, development, maintenance and improvement costs. Its continuity as a free service, removal of limitations and implementation of new features depends on your support.Consider to become a patreon, starting with one dollar, or make an one-time donation:https://www.podtube.me/donate.html…

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The LA Report

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Nearly a half century after genocide targeted college graduates, Cambodians in Long Beach see education 'rebirth' – The Sunday Edition 20:52

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Today, on The L.A. Report California democrats gather in LA for the annual party convention. Officials take stock of the state's power supply. A preview of the free to low cost outdoor events hosted by the Music Center in downtown LA. Despite our gray skies now, hot summer weather is just around the corner. We visit the Rose Bowl Aquatic Center in …

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The LA Report

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What's up with those "We Buy Ugly Houses" signs you see everywhere? Plus: A legendary drag club returns – The Weekend Edition 30:42

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Today, on The L.A. Report, recently closed due to slope collapse Metrolink and Amtrak trains resume service through San Clemente today. Then the rainy winter gives way to unfamiliar plants to approach with caution and an effort in congress would expand local land protections under the San Gabriel Mountains national monument. Drag shows have become …

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The LA Report

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Metro Reconsidering Electrification Deadline, LAUSD's Pre-K Program Launches, and Writers Join Multi-Union Rally – The P.M. Edition 6:33

20m ago6:33

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Striking Hollywood writers join a multi-union rally in LA; The LA Metro is reconsidering a 2030 deadline for electrifying buses; LAUSD is ready to open its Pre-K program – two years ahead of schedule. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join Support the show: https://laist.comBy LAist Studios

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The LA Report

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Arrest In Metro Bus Attack, The Return of El Niño, and an O.C. Landmark Reopens – The A.M. Edition 7:28

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A teen boy is under arrest in connection with the stabbing of a Metro bus driver; El Niño is predicted to return...hear what that means for Southern California; An Orange county landmark reopens after a landslide that forced emergency repairs. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join Support the show: https://laist.com…

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The LA Report

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Juvenile Jail Shifts for Officers, An Imprisoned Man Exonerated, and Sheriff Luna's Crackdown Commitment – The P.M. Edition 6:34

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L.A.’s probation department is mandating monthly shifts in juvenile jails for thousands of officers; A man who spent 33 years in prison speaks up after being exonerated for a wrongful conviction; Sheriff Robert Luna says despite a lawsuit, he's committed to stamping out deputy gangs. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join Support…

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The LA Report

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Metro Bus Driver Attacked, Rising Fentanyl Deaths, and The Fate of Splash Mountain – The A.M. Edition 7:14

21m ago7:14

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Metro bus driver in critical condition after passenger stabbing; California lawmakers grapple with fentanyl crisis as deaths rise; Splash Mountain at Disneyland soaks its final passengers next week. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join Support the show: https://laist.comBy LAist Studios

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The LA Report

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Metro Regional Connector Opening, Antelope Valley Schools Lawsuit, and LASD Tattoos and Gangs – The P.M. Edition 7:21

18m ago7:21

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LA Metro announces an opening date for the city's new regional connector; Why a group of families are suing the Antelope Valley Union High School District; The union for LA Deputy Sheriffs says its members' constitutional rights are being violated. Better Be Good to Me (Extended 12" Remix) (2015 Remaster) · Tina Turner ©️2015 Parlophone Records Ltd…

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The LA Report

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Flood Mitigation Plan Scrapped, L.A. Metro Security Review, and LAPD's Canine Robot – The A.M. Edition 7:35

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LAPD will be getting its requested robot dog; A project to mitigate flood risk in an LA County wetlands is scratched and environmental activists are celebrating; Transit activists are hoping a requested security review of the Metro system bears fruit. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join Support the show: https://laist.com…

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The LA Report

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Unsuitable Juvenile Halls, an LAPD Robot Dog, and Netflix Nixes Password Sharing – The P.M. Edition 8:10

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California board shuts down two LA County juvenile halls; L.A. City Council accepts donation of robot dog for LAPD; Netflix starts to enforce its crackdown on password sharing. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join Support the show: https://laist.comBy LAist Studios

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The LA Report

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L.A. Metro Safety Review, a Studio Exec Gets Heckled, and the Lakers' Season is Over – The A.M. Edition 7:41

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Lakers season comes to close after being swept by Denver in the Western Conference finals; An attack on an LA Metro train spurs a county supervisor to call for a safety review; A studio executive gets heckled by a student crowd as the writers strike drags on. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join Support the show: https://laist.…

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The LA Report

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Colorado River Water Supply, Scriptwriters Strike Continues, and the Dodgers' LBGTQ+ Relations – The P.M. Edition 7:03

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Colorado River states reach water agreement to preserve dwindling water supply; Scriptwriters strike continues with no contract talks; dissenters may negotiate separately; Dodgers aim to end losing streak while repairing LGBTQ+ community relations. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join Support the show: https://laist.com…

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The LA Report

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Budget Bites Childcare Funding, O.C. Celebrates LBGTQ Pride, and Lakers on the Brink – The A.M. Edition 7:22

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Tonight's the last chance for the LA Lakers to stay alive in the Western Conference Finals; State budget tightening will take a bite out of childcare funding; An Orange County city's LGBTQ community comes together to celebrate Pride. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join Support the show: https://laist.com…

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The LA Report

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A.I.'s Impact on Society, San Bernardino Rebuilds, and Remembering Gloria Molina – The Sunday Edition 19:22

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Today on the LA report, a study reveals a million unit gap between available housing and demand. The mayor of Anaheim invites our Ladies of Perpetual Indulgence to the Angel's LGBTQ night after they were uninvited by the Dodgers. And, LA's iconic stained glass company celebrates 125 years. Later on the show, Caltech's Center for Science, Society, a…

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The LA Report

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Hollywood Writers on Strike: Does AI Threaten Quality Content and Creative Writing's Future? – The Weekend Edition 28:51

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Today on the LA Report, Governor Gavin Newsom issues an order to speed up infrastructure projects. The LA Lakers play the Denver Nuggets tonight, and they could use a win after losing the last two games. And, master sitarist Anoushka Shankar on crossing music genres. The current Hollywood Writers strike is fueled in part by concerns about Artificia…

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The LA Report

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City Council Approves $13B Budget, Brittney Griner is Back, and Dodgers Tarnish LGBTQ+ Relationship – The P.M. Edition 7:48

13m ago7:48

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LA City Council approves $13B budget with $20M for unarmed crisis responders, aiding unhoused individuals and LAPD; LA Sparks host Phoenix Mercury with Brittney Griner's return; Dodgers tarnish LGBTQ+ relationship with Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join Support the show: https://laist.com…

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The LA Report

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Homelessness Program Expansion Approved, Preschool Lead Levels, and UC Campus Jobs – The A.M. Edition 7:36

17m ago7:36

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L.A. City Council approves $250M expansion of Mayor Bass' homeless program, with conditions; A new state report finds high lead levels in the water at 1 in 4 preschools; The University of California system moves towards opening campus jobs to undocumented students. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join Support the show: https://…

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The LA Report

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Hollywood's Double Headache, Dodgers Pride Night Controversy, and Compton Community Garden Funding – The P.M. Edition 7:41

11m ago7:41

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Hollywood faces double labor headache as the Writers Guild strike continues; Controversy surrounds Dodgers' decision to remove Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence as honorees for Pride Night; Did Compton Community Garden succeed in raising funds to buy the land? Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join Support the show: https://laist.c…

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The LA Report

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Bass's Homelessness Program, Tackling LA's Housing Crisis, and a Mpox Health Warning – The A.M. Edition 6:28

13d ago6:28

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L.A. City Council votes on $250M for Mayor's homelessness program, but transparency concerns arise; A new agency aims to tackle LA's housing crisis; Mpox cases in Chicago trigger a health warning here in LA. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join Support the show: https://laist.com…

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The LA Report

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Sheriff's Deputies Cooperation, Farmworker Mental Health Hotline, and A Fareless Transit Study – The P.M. Edition 8:33

9m ago8:33

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LA County inspector general orders sheriff's deputies to cooperate or face consequences; A toll-free mental health hotline for California farmworkers; LA Metro's low-income riders of color face limited mobility and quality of life due to high fares. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join Support the show: https://laist.com…

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The LA Report

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Cash Bail Reform, Mental Health in Jail, and A Controversial Hotel Project – The A.M. Edition 6:47

11m ago6:47

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A judge's ruling threatens to upend the cash bail system; Addressing mental health is the focus of a new effort in LA's Twin Towers Jail; A controversial hotel project in Benedict Canyon remains on track. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join Support the show: https://laist.comBy LAist Studios

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The LA Report

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Hollywood Strippers Unionize, The Writers Guild Strike, and O.C.'s Green Power – The P.M. Edition 6:45

9m ago6:45

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North Hollywood strippers win fight to unionize; An update on the strike by the Writers Guild of America; Wll the authority that supplies cheap "green power" to Orange County get unplugged by Huntington Beach? Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join Support the show: https://laist.com…

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The LA Report

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First Responder Worker's Comp, A Controversial Hotel Project, and Up-Fronts Without Writers – The A.M. Edition 7:29

13m ago7:29

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State lawmakers consider a bill that would make it easier for first responders to get workers comp for PTSD; The L.A. City Council considers a controversial hotel project in a wealthy neighborhood; The network up fronts run up against a speed bump with the writer strike. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join Support the show: ht…

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The LA Report

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Gloria Molina, the "Madre of East L.A.", Dies at 74 After Cancer Battle. Plus: Memorial Day Summer Plans – The P.M. Edition 7:25

37m ago7:25

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We remember Gloria Molina, the “Madre of East LA” died on Mother’s Day after a long fight against cancer; A preview of Memorial Day and summer vacation plans. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join Support the show: https://laist.comBy LAist Studios

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The LA Report

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Unhoused Fentanyl Deaths Surge, a Trailbreaking Latina Politician Dies, and How Hollywood Propelled Trump – The A.M. Edition 9:43

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Gloria Molina has lost her battle with cancer; Getting to the bottom of the surge in fentanyl overdose deaths among unhoused people; How the last writers strike helped propel a fading TV celebrity to renewed fame, and eventually the white house. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join Support the show: https://laist.com…

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The LA Report

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L.A.'s New Housing Plan, Armenian Angelenos Take Action, and a Play Tackles Gang Violence – The Sunday Edition 19:06

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Today, on The L.A. Report…Antisemitism is on the rise in California. While mammograms are now recommended at 40, Black women are dying from breast cancer at much higher rates than white women. And, the embattled president of Whittier College steps down. A new play open in Boyle Heights depicts the reunion of two estranged family members after a lov…

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The LA Report

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Help Wanted: EV Mechanics, Becoming an L.A. Chef, and Using the Word "Queer" – The Weekend Edition 35:36

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Today on the LA Report, the latest on Mayor Karen Bass' 'Inside Safe' program, the Lakers move on to the Western Conference Final, and a rare male soprano singer makes his American debut in Southern California. The state of California recently implemented policies to phase out gas and diesel vehicles. We'll explain why a skilled workforce is going …

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The LA Report

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Unhoused Angeleno Deaths Increase, Bass's "Inside Safe" Budget, and the Compton Community Garden – The P.M. Edition 8:31

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A report from LA County Public Health says deaths among unhoused Angelenos jumped by more than half from 2019 to 2021; Decision due today on putting a lot more money into “Inside Safe”; A longshot bid to save the Compton Community Garden looks like it’s a winner. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join Support the show: https://la…

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The LA Report

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O.C. Hate Crime Charges, Home Construction Bottlenecks, and Malibu Creek's Concrete – The A.M. Edition 7:31

19d ago7:31

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Hate crime charges are filed against a man accused of a deadly shooting at an Orange County church; A new report finds LA's planning commission is a bottleneck for new home construction in the city; A whole lot of concrete is about to get hauled out of Malibu Creek. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join Support the show: https:/…

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The LA Report

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Asylum Seeker Policy Ends, Apartment Builders Face Waits, and Hollywood Scriptwriters Strike Day 10 – The P.M. Edition 7:24

10m ago7:24

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Title 42 pandemic policy ends, non-profit aids asylum seekers on border; LA apartment builders face lengthy city approval process; Hollywood scriptwriters strike, Day 10. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join Support the show: https://laist.comBy LAist Studios

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