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Dr. Robert Waldinger, director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, unlocks some of the secrets discovered via 80 years of research on happiness.

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Remembering My Nhan, Xiujuan Yu, and all 9 other victims of Monterey Park shooting

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KCRW remembers each of the 11 people who died during the mass shooting in Monterey Park after the city’s Lunar New Year celebration. All of them were in their 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Remembering My Nhan, Xiujuan Yu, and all 9 other victims of Monterey Park shooting

KCRW remembers each of the 11 people who died during the mass shooting in Monterey Park after the city’s Lunar New Year celebration. All of them were in their 50s, 60s, and 70s.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

“What are you choosing to put your attention on? What are you putting your energy into? And is that an optimal use of your attention,” asks author Mark Manson.

‘Subtle Art of Not Giving a F’ author wants to grow ‘attention diet’ culture

“What are you choosing to put your attention on? What are you putting your energy into? And is that an optimal use of your attention,” asks author Mark Manson.

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When a chef told Carolina Aboumrad and Ricardo Olvera that his dream product was huitlacoche, they decided to import it to the U.S.

Duo fulfilled LA chef’s dream by importing a Mexican delicacy

When a chef told Carolina Aboumrad and Ricardo Olvera that his dream product was huitlacoche, they decided to import it to the U.S.

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Lexis-Olivier Ray of L.A. Taco rounds up the city’s best meat markets and carnicerías.

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Lexis-Olivier Ray of L.A. Taco rounds up the city’s best meat markets and carnicerías.

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The Crenshaw Farmers’ Market has relocated again, with better visibility and a match program for CalFresh benefits.

New location is in season at the Crenshaw Farmers’ Market

The Crenshaw Farmers’ Market has relocated again, with better visibility and a match program for CalFresh benefits.

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New York Times critic Tejal Rao runs down her favorite veggie sandwiches across Los Angeles.

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New York Times critic Tejal Rao runs down her favorite veggie sandwiches across Los Angeles.

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Mexican chef Margarita Carrillo Arronte says Americans have the wrong impression of food which isn’t all about comfort — fat and fried.

Seeds and pastes are the backbone of Mexican vegetarian food

Mexican chef Margarita Carrillo Arronte says Americans have the wrong impression of food which isn’t all about comfort — fat and fried.

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Ricardo Ortega aims to make tortillas using honest ingredients at his tortilleria, Kernel of Truth Organics.

‘In the Weeds’ with pioneering LA tortilleria Kernel of Truth Organics

Ricardo Ortega aims to make tortillas using honest ingredients at his tortilleria, Kernel of Truth Organics.

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Netflix just announced some major reshuffling of its top executives. How will this play out? Plus, a quick look at the 2023 Oscar noms.

How will Netflix’s top exec reshuffle play out?

Netflix just announced some major reshuffling of its top executives. How will this play out? Plus, a quick look at the 2023 Oscar noms.

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Sarah Polley discusses her career from traumatic experiences as a child actor, to the challenges, and surprises of directing the Oscar-nominated film, “Women Talking.”

Sarah Polley’s career: From child actor to award-winning director

Sarah Polley discusses her career from traumatic experiences as a child actor, to the challenges, and surprises of directing the Oscar-nominated film, “Women Talking.”

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New Music Friday is on!

MBE Jan. 27: Brand new Gorillaz, Arcs, and Beck tix

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Brazilian singer-songwriter Rogê shares the latest preview from his forthcoming album Curyman, which is being called “a modern Brazilian masterpiece.”

Rogê: ‘Mistério da Raça’

Brazilian singer-songwriter Rogê shares the latest preview from his forthcoming album Curyman, which is being called “a modern Brazilian masterpiece.”

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Numbers and facts only tell half the story of some of the world’s most horrendous circumstances.

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A balanced diet of indie grooves, modern psych, alternative R&B and straight up rock and roll.

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A balanced diet of indie grooves, modern psych, alternative R&B and straight up rock and roll.

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New music. Emerging artists. No boundaries. Served fresh every weeknight, 8-10pm.

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New music. Emerging artists. No boundaries. Served fresh every weeknight, 8-10pm.

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Electro-pop duo Sylvan Esso serve up killer selections and explain why the Grammys “need to get a whole lot gayer.”

Sylvan Esso: KCRW Guest DJ set

Electro-pop duo Sylvan Esso serve up killer selections and explain why the Grammys “need to get a whole lot gayer.”

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Rogét Chahayed’s work is nominated for six Grammys this year, including Album of the Year for Mary J. Blige’s “Good Morning Gorgeous (Deluxe).”

Rogét Chahayed goes from San Fernando Valley to the Grammys

Rogét Chahayed’s work is nominated for six Grammys this year, including Album of the Year for Mary J. Blige’s “Good Morning Gorgeous (Deluxe).”

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In the last year, there have been more calls for workers’ rights and higher wages.

Dining is one of the toughest industries, more restaurants workers are unionizing

In the last year, there have been more calls for workers’ rights and higher wages.

from Greater LA

Lisa Marie’s sudden death, at age 54, has more women thinking about heart health. The CDC says heart disease is now the leading cause of death for women in the U.S.

Heart disease: Screen promptly, especially if you have family history

Lisa Marie’s sudden death, at age 54, has more women thinking about heart health. The CDC says heart disease is now the leading cause of death for women in the U.S.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand