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Zócalo Public Square and Destination Crenshaw: How Do You Grow a Rose from Concrete?

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Lost Notes presents a story about Soul Train, the Slauson Shuffle, and what’s lost – and found – when a regional dance suddenly belongs to the world.

Lost Notes presents a story about Soul Train, the Slauson Shuffle, and what’s lost – and found – when a regional dance suddenly belongs to the world.

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Steve Albini, iconoclastic rock musician and engineer, dies at 61

Albini led the abrasive underground rock bands Big Black and Shellac and recorded — by his own estimate — thousands of albums, including classics like Nirvana's In Utero and Pixies' Surfer Rosa.

This summer brings a thinner movie slate. Blame Hollywood strikes?

Hollywood’s summer box office season is here. So far, it pales in comparison to last year’s $4 billion bonanza brought in by “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer.”

‘Help Wanted’ shows both the fun and anxiety of working retail

In “Help Wanted,” part-time employees of a big-box retail store in New York are barely making a living. Author Adelle Waldman’s own job experiences inspired the novel.

Lulu’s Place: $150M philanthropic project for LA youth breaks ground

Lulu’s Place will offer LA kids free sports and academic programs inside state-of-the-art facilities funded by major donations.

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KCRW's signature daily music show. New releases, live performances, and interviews.

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 Bookworm, a premier literary talk show providing intellectual, accessible, and provocative literary conversations. Hosted by Michael Silverblatt at KCRW.com.

Bookworm

Bookworm, a premier literary talk show providing intellectual, accessible, and provocative literary conversations. Hosted by Michael Silverblatt at KCRW.com.

 Left, Right & Center is KCRW’s weekly politics show where we take on the tough, divisive issues you’re afraid to talk about with your own family.

Left, Right & Center

Left, Right & Center is KCRW’s weekly politics show where we take on the tough, divisive issues you’re afraid to talk about with your own family.

 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.

Bent by Nature

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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KCRW's signature daily music show. New releases, live performances, and interviews.

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Back in 2018, LA roots-punk pioneer Dave Alvin and cosmic country slayer Jimmie Dale Gilmore wrote their first album together to great fanfare and kindled their lifelong friendship.

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Fanatic! I hope you had a great and music-filled week. Here’s a brief list records you might find of interest.

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 Lulu’s Place: $150M philanthropic project for LA youth breaks ground

Lulu’s Place: $150M philanthropic project for LA youth breaks ground

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The complicated process to preserve LA’s landmarks

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LA mountain monument expansion boosts access to green space

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For vintage spirits collectors, bourbon can be liquid gold

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 What is US’ leverage in preventing full Israeli invasion of Rafah?

What is US’ leverage in preventing full Israeli invasion of Rafah?

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Anaheim teacher layoffs: Who stays, who goes?

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Today’s Top Tune: Parlor Greens - ‘In Green We Dream’

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 Go with the Flow: Community, Virality, and the Politics of Dancing

Go with the Flow: Community, Virality, and the Politics of Dancing

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 This summer brings a thinner movie slate. Blame Hollywood strikes?

This summer brings a thinner movie slate. Blame Hollywood strikes?

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We’re excited to premiere a new song from heavy instrumental dream team Parlor Greens , who have the distinction of recording their debut album at Colemine Records’ brand new studio at…

Today’s Top Tune: Parlor Greens - ‘In Green We Dream’

We’re excited to premiere a new song from heavy instrumental dream team Parlor Greens , who have the distinction of recording their debut album at Colemine Records’ brand new studio at…

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Nilüfer Yanya ups her ‘90s-leaning guitar goddess game.

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Nilüfer Yanya ups her ‘90s-leaning guitar goddess game.

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Ryan Crocker, a former U.S. ambassador to Middle Eastern countries, says Israel should heed the message behind the Biden administration’s withholding of bombs.

What is US’ leverage in preventing full Israeli invasion of Rafah?

Ryan Crocker, a former U.S. ambassador to Middle Eastern countries, says Israel should heed the message behind the Biden administration’s withholding of bombs.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Actor Chris Pratt razed an architecturally significant house. Another wealthy homeowner wants to demolish Marilyn Monroe’s former home. What are LA’s historic preservation rules?

The complicated process to preserve LA’s landmarks

Actor Chris Pratt razed an architecturally significant house. Another wealthy homeowner wants to demolish Marilyn Monroe’s former home. What are LA’s historic preservation rules?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Tom Misch returns with “Insecure,” Rubel takes us to Brazil, plus a slew of uptempo tracks to work you through your Wednesday.

MBE playlist May 8: New Tom Misch, old school Brazilian sounds

Tom Misch returns with “Insecure,” Rubel takes us to Brazil, plus a slew of uptempo tracks to work you through your Wednesday.

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Soul singer Bette Smith ’s musical adventure was born in the church pews and street corners of Brooklyn.

Today’s Top Tune: Bette Smith - ‘Goodthing’

Soul singer Bette Smith ’s musical adventure was born in the church pews and street corners of Brooklyn.

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The San Gabriel Mountains National Monument expansion will protect wildlife and a crucial water source, while offering more green space to underserved Anglenos.

LA mountain monument expansion boosts access to green space

The San Gabriel Mountains National Monument expansion will protect wildlife and a crucial water source, while offering more green space to underserved Anglenos.

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This week, Kieran Setyia, professor of philosophy at MIT and author of “ Life Is Hard: How Philosophy Can Help Us Find Our Way ” reflects on failure and suggests we push back on how we…

Midweek Reset: Kieran Setiya on failure + process

This week, Kieran Setyia, professor of philosophy at MIT and author of “ Life Is Hard: How Philosophy Can Help Us Find Our Way ” reflects on failure and suggests we push back on how we…

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Music to make you feel.

Francesca Harding's playlist, May 7, 2024

Music to make you feel.

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Anna Lunoe and Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs join forces for maximum dancefloor destruction. Plus, music from Cindy Lee's dreamy album.

FREAKS ONLY playlist: May 7, 2024

Anna Lunoe and Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs join forces for maximum dancefloor destruction. Plus, music from Cindy Lee's dreamy album.

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Maya Rudolph spent eight seasons on “Saturday Night Live” doing impressions. In her latest show, she’s a billionaire determined to donate her fortune.

Maya Rudolph’s new role: Billionaire ex-wife on philanthropic journey

Maya Rudolph spent eight seasons on “Saturday Night Live” doing impressions. In her latest show, she’s a billionaire determined to donate her fortune.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Lookout Santa Cruz has earned the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Reporting. The winning coverage was about the flooding and mudslides along the Central Coast last January.

Double-editing and digital tools: Santa Cruz newsroom wins Pulitzer

Lookout Santa Cruz has earned the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Reporting. The winning coverage was about the flooding and mudslides along the Central Coast last January.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Once viewed as a progressive movement for a Jewish state, Zionism has taken on a settler colonialist connotation for many pro-Palestinian protestors.

Has ‘Zionism’ become a dirty word?

Once viewed as a progressive movement for a Jewish state, Zionism has taken on a settler colonialist connotation for many pro-Palestinian protestors.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

One reason for sky-high veterinary bills? Private equity funds and big corporations have been gobbling up small, independent vets .

Why private equity sees veterinary care as a good investment

One reason for sky-high veterinary bills? Private equity funds and big corporations have been gobbling up small, independent vets .

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

KCRW's signature music program features new releases, live performances, and artist interviews hosted by Novena Carmel.

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: May 7, 2024

KCRW's signature music program features new releases, live performances, and artist interviews hosted by Novena Carmel.

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Hundreds of teachers are facing potential layoffs amid low enrollment and financial constraints at the Anaheim Union High School District.

Anaheim teacher layoffs: Who stays, who goes?

Hundreds of teachers are facing potential layoffs amid low enrollment and financial constraints at the Anaheim Union High School District.

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Back in 2018, LA roots-punk pioneer Dave Alvin and cosmic country slayer Jimmie Dale Gilmore wrote their first album together to great fanfare and kindled their lifelong friendship.

Today’s Top Tune: Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore - ‘We're Still Here’

Back in 2018, LA roots-punk pioneer Dave Alvin and cosmic country slayer Jimmie Dale Gilmore wrote their first album together to great fanfare and kindled their lifelong friendship.

from Today's Top Tune

New music. Emerging artists. No boundaries. Served fresh every weeknight, 8-10pm, only on FREAKS ONLY by Travis Holcombe.

FREAKS ONLY playlist: May 6, 2024

New music. Emerging artists. No boundaries. Served fresh every weeknight, 8-10pm, only on FREAKS ONLY by Travis Holcombe.

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