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LA Police Department Captain Emada Tingirides is going to lead the new Community Safety Partnership Bureau.

LA Police Department Captain Emada Tingirides is going to lead the new Community Safety Partnership Bureau. The way this group operates is supposed to inform the LAPD’s new approach to policing.

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OC sheriff’s deputies are accused of lying and stealing. Will Sheriff Don Barnes bring reform?

Over the years, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department has seen scandal after scandal involving jail informants, escaped inmates, and improper handling of evidence.

Ordering more takeout during the pandemic? Here’s how to reduce your food packaging footprint

Tom Sietsema ordered takeout for about 10 meals per week, and he saved all the packaging for three weeks. He says it filled two recycling bins that could hold up to 100 gallons.

‘Agents of Chaos’ focuses on a Russian troll farm and Vladimir Putin’s impact on the 2016 election

Election Day is less than two months away. There’s already a repeat of the disinformation campaigns Russia waged four years ago.

It’s National Voter Registration Day. Here’s how to register for the general election

September 22 is National Voter Registration Day . There are less than four weeks left to register to vote, and only six weeks before all the ballots have to be submitted.

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 Los Angeles is having an identity crisis. City officials tout new development and shiny commuter trains, while longtime residents are doing all they can to hang on to home.

There Goes the Neighborhood

Los Angeles is having an identity crisis. City officials tout new development and shiny commuter trains, while longtime residents are doing all they can to hang on to home.

 Los Angeles County is spending hundreds of millions of dollars a year to combat homelessness. Yet the problem is getting worse. Why?

Samaritans

Los Angeles County is spending hundreds of millions of dollars a year to combat homelessness. Yet the problem is getting worse. Why?

 Henry Rollins hosts a mix of all kinds, from all over and all time.

Henry Rollins

Henry Rollins hosts a mix of all kinds, from all over and all time.

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Australian polymath Tim Minchin known for his irreverent comedy routines and musical scores took a break from his work to take stock of his life and found a new voice as a pop…

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Fanatic, we have a great show lined up for you as always. Check out the tracks! Two happening hours. Already well into crafting our October sets. They’re going to be great.

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

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 Art Insider: Tire tread expresses the complexity of the human experience

Art Insider: Tire tread expresses the complexity of the human experience

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LA hotel workers fear catching COVID-19. Stories from room attendants and front desk workers

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Former LAPD supervisor on creating better relationships between residents and police

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 Ordering more takeout during the pandemic? Here’s how to reduce your food packaging footprint

Ordering more takeout during the pandemic? Here’s how to reduce your food packaging footprint

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 LAPD program puts the spotlight on community policing. Is it working, and is it enough?

LAPD program puts the spotlight on community policing. Is it working, and is it enough?

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OC sheriff’s deputies are accused of lying and stealing. Will Sheriff Don Barnes bring reform?

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‘Agents of Chaos’ focuses on a Russian troll farm and Vladimir Putin’s impact on the 2016 election

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 In Residence: Perfume Genius covers Leonard Cohen and performs acclaimed new work

In Residence: Perfume Genius covers Leonard Cohen and performs acclaimed new work

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Figures made out of tire tread convey the complexity of identity. Layered paintings delve into subject matter of the heart.

Art Insider: Tire tread expresses the complexity of the human experience

Figures made out of tire tread convey the complexity of identity. Layered paintings delve into subject matter of the heart.

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LA County hotels fully reopened in June. Thousands of hotel workers face similar risks as nurses, grocery store workers, and restaurant staff.

LA hotel workers fear catching COVID-19. Stories from room attendants and front desk workers

LA County hotels fully reopened in June. Thousands of hotel workers face similar risks as nurses, grocery store workers, and restaurant staff.

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California’s Central Valley is often called the “breadbasket” of the nation, but it’s also the country’s engine. Kern County is one of the most oil-rich counties in the U.S.

Red County Blue County: Oil is still king in Kern, but renewables on the rise

California’s Central Valley is often called the “breadbasket” of the nation, but it’s also the country’s engine. Kern County is one of the most oil-rich counties in the U.S.

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg became a Supreme Court justice in 1993. She championed voting rights, affirmative action, and other liberal causes in blistering dissents.

How Ruth Bader Ginsburg influenced the Supreme Court, and whether she’ll be replaced before the election

Ruth Bader Ginsburg became a Supreme Court justice in 1993. She championed voting rights, affirmative action, and other liberal causes in blistering dissents.

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Today the CDC went back to the position that COVId-19 spreads mainly between people within six feet of each other through respiratory droplets that fall quickly to the ground.

CDC issues new guidance on COVID-19, then retracts it. What that means for efforts to contain the virus

Today the CDC went back to the position that COVId-19 spreads mainly between people within six feet of each other through respiratory droplets that fall quickly to the ground.

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Is community policing something Angelenos want, and is it a scalable option? KCRW hears from Tim Williams, Jr. a former senior detective supervisor for the LA Police Department.

Former LAPD supervisor on creating better relationships between residents and police

Is community policing something Angelenos want, and is it a scalable option? KCRW hears from Tim Williams, Jr. a former senior detective supervisor for the LA Police Department.

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This week, Elvis Mitchell welcomes the multi-talented Miranda July to The Treatment to discuss her latest film ‘Kajillionaire,’ starring Debra Winger, Evan Rachel Wood, and Richard…

Miranda July: ‘Kajillionaire’

This week, Elvis Mitchell welcomes the multi-talented Miranda July to The Treatment to discuss her latest film ‘Kajillionaire,’ starring Debra Winger, Evan Rachel Wood, and Richard…

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How much would you pay for your son’s favorite basketball player to wish him a happy graduation? Or a pep talk from your favorite reality star?

Personalized celebrity greetings gain popularity during pandemic

How much would you pay for your son’s favorite basketball player to wish him a happy graduation? Or a pep talk from your favorite reality star?

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In South Carolina’s Senate race, Republican Lindsey Graham is facing a tougher than expected fight from Democratic challenger Jaime Harrison.

The fight to fill Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s seat could reshape the fight to control the Senate

In South Carolina’s Senate race, Republican Lindsey Graham is facing a tougher than expected fight from Democratic challenger Jaime Harrison.

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A lot of physical stores are closed, and people generally try to avoid coming in contact with others.

What more e-commerce during the pandemic means for the health of people and the planet

A lot of physical stores are closed, and people generally try to avoid coming in contact with others.

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How Henry Rollins inspired Tom Schnabel to muse on punk music and the joy of listening to the unfamiliar

Punk Rock on a Sunday Night

How Henry Rollins inspired Tom Schnabel to muse on punk music and the joy of listening to the unfamiliar

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Dutch-Ghanaian singer-songwriter Nana Adjoa creates a fully integrated sound, mixing soulful vocals that float and surge with power.

In Residence: Nana Adjoa covers Wilco and debuts hopeful songs from her new album

Dutch-Ghanaian singer-songwriter Nana Adjoa creates a fully integrated sound, mixing soulful vocals that float and surge with power.

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David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for September 22, 2020.

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for September 22, 2020

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for September 22, 2020.

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

Morning Becomes Eclectic's playlist, September 22, 2020

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

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Australian polymath Tim Minchin known for his irreverent comedy routines and musical scores took a break from his work to take stock of his life and found a new voice as a pop…

Tim Minchin: 'Apart Together'

Australian polymath Tim Minchin known for his irreverent comedy routines and musical scores took a break from his work to take stock of his life and found a new voice as a pop…

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KCRW's all-music channel Eclectic24, blending the collected talents and tastes of KCRW's DJs into a single voice. Free music streaming 24/7 at KCRW.com.

Eclectic 24

KCRW's all-music channel Eclectic24, blending the collected talents and tastes of KCRW's DJs into a single voice. Free music streaming 24/7 at KCRW.com.

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An international mix of future soul, deep dance, indie rock, and jazz.

Garth Trinidad's playlist, September 21, 2020

An international mix of future soul, deep dance, indie rock, and jazz.

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As some hotel rooms sit empty, tens of thousands of people live on the streets of Los Angeles.

Why ‘Project Roomkey’ fell so short of its goal to house 15,000 Angelenos experiencing homelessness

As some hotel rooms sit empty, tens of thousands of people live on the streets of Los Angeles.

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