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Exoticos, who dressed in drag and served as comic relief in lucha libre, won over audiences thanks to Saúl Armendáriz (aka Cassandro). He’s the subject of a new biopic.

Exoticos, who dressed in drag and served as comic relief in lucha libre, won over audiences thanks to Saúl Armendáriz (aka Cassandro). He’s the subject of a new biopic.

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For 15 years, the Hola México Film Festival has been bringing the best of Mexican cinema to Los Angeles. Now they’re celebrating with a big quinceañera party.

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 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.

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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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 LAUSD vote: Should charter schools stay off traditional campuses?

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New furniture is often made with cheap , flimsy materials, even those from West Elm and Restoration Hardware. Where can consumers find reliable, affordable options?

How furniture became the new fast fashion

New furniture is often made with cheap , flimsy materials, even those from West Elm and Restoration Hardware. Where can consumers find reliable, affordable options?

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The Federal Trade Commission and 17 states are suing Amazon, alleging that it holds a monopoly on online retail. This comes after the DOJ sued Google recently.

Amazon has online retail monopoly, lawsuit claims. Who might win?

The Federal Trade Commission and 17 states are suing Amazon, alleging that it holds a monopoly on online retail. This comes after the DOJ sued Google recently.

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Some 13,000 UAW workers are off the job, demanding better pay and more job security. Their key issue: the shift from gas powered-vehicles to electric.

What could UAW strike mean for US shift to electric cars?

Some 13,000 UAW workers are off the job, demanding better pay and more job security. Their key issue: the shift from gas powered-vehicles to electric.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

James Blake’s “Playing Robots Into Heaven” maintains a strong lead in an otherwise musical chairs-esque week for KCRW’s Top 30 chart.

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James Blake’s “Playing Robots Into Heaven” maintains a strong lead in an otherwise musical chairs-esque week for KCRW’s Top 30 chart.

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LA’s Dengue Fever celebrates 20 years, drops new LP “Ting Mong,” shares album highlight “Silver Fish” Live From HQ. Party with them at Lodge Room on Sept. 27.

Dengue Fever: “Silver Fish” KCRW Live from HQ

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She cooked them just the way I loved them. Her methods, which I have failed to emulate, were epic.

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Shoegaze legends Slowdive turn up the lights on their just-released new album, everything is alive.

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Mooncakes are traditionally eaten to celebrate the annual Mid-Autumn Festival, one of the key holidays in Chinese culture. Here’s where you can buy them in LA.

Mooncakes: This rich pastry has an even richer history

Mooncakes are traditionally eaten to celebrate the annual Mid-Autumn Festival, one of the key holidays in Chinese culture. Here’s where you can buy them in LA.

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The LA Unified school board is voting on a policy that could prevent charter schools from moving onto the campuses of some traditional public schools.

LAUSD vote: Should charter schools stay off traditional campuses?

The LA Unified school board is voting on a policy that could prevent charter schools from moving onto the campuses of some traditional public schools.

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The Writers Guild of America has reached a tentative agreement with the AMPTP after months of strikes. What does that mean for SAG-AFTRA?

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Thundercat grew up in a musical family in LA and became one of the most in-demand bass players in the business. On October 5, he’ll perform at the Greek Theatre.

Thundercat gets sober, stays loving anime

Thundercat grew up in a musical family in LA and became one of the most in-demand bass players in the business. On October 5, he’ll perform at the Greek Theatre.

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The Writers Guild and AMPTP reached a tentative deal, which includes increased pay from streamers and protection from AI. How did the agreement come together?

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The Writers Guild and AMPTP reached a tentative deal, which includes increased pay from streamers and protection from AI. How did the agreement come together?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The famously peaceful country known for its “pura vida” lifestyle is now facing runaway drug violence as the cocaine trade ravages Latin America.

Costa Rica is living its ‘most violent year in history’

The famously peaceful country known for its “pura vida” lifestyle is now facing runaway drug violence as the cocaine trade ravages Latin America.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Activists say a section of the 14th Amendment bars insurrectionists from holding public office. States are using this to keep Donald Trump off the 2024 ballot.

Could Trump be disqualified from running for president again?

Activists say a section of the 14th Amendment bars insurrectionists from holding public office. States are using this to keep Donald Trump off the 2024 ballot.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand