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LA officials are increasing law enforcement presence on the county’s Metro system following a spike in violence over the last few weeks.

LA officials are increasing law enforcement presence on the county’s Metro system following a spike in violence over the last few weeks.

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UC workers consider strike over campus protest crackdown

A potential strike over the UC administration's response to pro-Palestinian protests echoes campus movements of the past.

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 She was the most influential American DJ you’ve never heard of. Deirdre O’Donoghue was a vital force in the musical underground of the 1980s.

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An infectious harmony of varied sounds and melodies that bridge cultures and genres.

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Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito blamed his wife for displaying a "stop the steal" symbol at their home after the January 6 insurrection.

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Iran’s president Ebrahim Raisi died in a helicopter crash on Sunday. His death leaves two major roles to fill in the regime.

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KCRW's all-music channel blending the collected talents and tastes of all KCRW's DJs into a single voice streaming 24 hours a day.

Eclectic 24

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"Just Jazz" with LeRoy Downs. Downs' goal is to bring a varied sonic experience to jazz, while blending music, style, and culture.

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Raul Campos creates a mix of emerging artists and current favorites, bringing essential cuts from around the world and a little closer to home -- from soulful grooves and fresh remixes…

Raul Campos' playlist, May 19, 2024

Raul Campos creates a mix of emerging artists and current favorites, bringing essential cuts from around the world and a little closer to home -- from soulful grooves and fresh remixes…

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Chris Douridas' playlist, May 19, 2024

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Pulitzer-prize winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen discusses his memoir “A Man of Two Faces: A Memoir, A History, A Memorial” and the challenges and pain he faced growing up a Vietnamese…

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Indie found sounds, nostalgic guilty pleasures, and introspective piano solos to help you feel deeply and move freely through life.

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