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The Debbie Allen Dance Academy just celebrated its 20th anniversary.

The Debbie Allen Dance Academy just celebrated its 20th anniversary. Netflix recently released a documentary about the academy and their annual production of “The Hot Chocolate Nutcracker.”

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OC elects conservative Korean Americans to US House. GOP has invested in Asian candidates for generations

Michelle Steel and Young Kim will be the first-ever Korean American women elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.

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“Right now, about 20% of patients who are in the ICU have COVID. And overall about a quarter or sometimes almost a third of patients with COVID-19 need to be in the ICU.

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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?

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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.

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

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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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2020 has been a tough year for everyone. In this special episode of Left, Right & Center, host Keli Goff chats with creatives about how art changes minds and helps us cope.

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Aaron Byrd sits in for Anne with a Thanksgiving special where he exclusively plays music he remembers hearing when he was little. Thanksgiving has been his favorite holiday since then.

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 You don't want to celebrate Christmas in an ER: Sheila Kuehl on LA COVID spike and new restrictions

You don't want to celebrate Christmas in an ER: Sheila Kuehl on LA COVID spike and new restrictions

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Modern masa: the foundation of every good corn tortilla

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OC elects conservative Korean Americans to US House. GOP has invested in Asian candidates for generations

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

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Debbie Allen on new Netflix documentary ‘Hot Chocolate Nutcracker’ and power of dance

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Last spring, nurses and doctors traveled to New York and other COVID-19 hot spots to help overwhelmed hospitals. But with the virus spreading everywhere, hospitals now have nowhere to turn for help.

As hospitals fill with COVID-19 patients, medical reinforcements are hard to find

Last spring, nurses and doctors traveled to New York and other COVID-19 hot spots to help overwhelmed hospitals. But with the virus spreading everywhere, hospitals now have nowhere to turn for help.

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Two of Berlin's most informed tastemakers take us on a weekly journey soundtracked by what is rocking the hippest city on earth right now.

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Two of Berlin's most informed tastemakers take us on a weekly journey soundtracked by what is rocking the hippest city on earth right now.

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David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for November 30, 2020.

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for November 30, 2020

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for November 30, 2020.

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Electronic French wave artist Raphael Futura provides a dreamy listening experience via “Les Gens” a beautifully upbeat jingle to start off the week.

Raphael Futura: ‘Les Gens’

Electronic French wave artist Raphael Futura provides a dreamy listening experience via “Les Gens” a beautifully upbeat jingle to start off the week.

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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, November 30, 2020

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

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Scott Dallavo's playlist, November 29, 2020

Listen to Scott Dallavo's latest show.

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Jeremy Sole hosts a sonic trip through the past, present and future of Roots music. Listen On-Demand to the latest show.

Jeremy Sole's playlist, November 29, 2020

Jeremy Sole hosts a sonic trip through the past, present and future of Roots music. Listen On-Demand to the latest show.

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Unearthing new discoveries, remixes and rarities, b-sides and lost classics.

Dan Wilcox's playlist, November 29, 2020

Unearthing new discoveries, remixes and rarities, b-sides and lost classics.

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Novena Carmel, your neighbor with the flavor, serves up a fresh sample platter of timely and timeless soul, global funk, and tasty multi-genre grooves, old and new.

Novena Carmel's playlist, November 29, 2020

Novena Carmel, your neighbor with the flavor, serves up a fresh sample platter of timely and timeless soul, global funk, and tasty multi-genre grooves, old and new.

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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, November 29, 2020

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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Research shows that DV increases during hard economic times, social isolation, and around the holidays – creating a perfect storm.

Domestic Violence in times of COVID

Research shows that DV increases during hard economic times, social isolation, and around the holidays – creating a perfect storm.

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Fanatic! If Thanksgiving is an occasion that moves you in any way, I hope you had a good one and maintained your safety protocols.

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Fanatic! If Thanksgiving is an occasion that moves you in any way, I hope you had a good one and maintained your safety protocols.

from Henry Rollins

Unearthing new discoveries, remixes and rarities, b-sides and lost classics.

Dan Wilcox's playlist, November 28, 2020

Unearthing new discoveries, remixes and rarities, b-sides and lost classics.

from Dan Wilcox

Novena Carmel, your neighbor with the flavor, serves up a fresh sample platter of timely and timeless soul, global funk, and tasty multi-genre grooves, old and new.

Novena Carmel's playlist, November 28, 2020

Novena Carmel, your neighbor with the flavor, serves up a fresh sample platter of timely and timeless soul, global funk, and tasty multi-genre grooves, old and new.

from Novena Carmel

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, November 28, 2020

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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KCRW’s Joanthan Bastian talks with author Nicole Krauss. Her latest collection of short stories is titled “To be a Man”

‘Manhood has never been more beleaguered or more challenged’ says author Nicole Krauss

KCRW’s Joanthan Bastian talks with author Nicole Krauss. Her latest collection of short stories is titled “To be a Man”

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Tortilla Tournament judge Gustavo Arellano sits down with Jorge Gaviria of Masienda , who imports heirloom corn varieties from Mexico.

Modern masa: the foundation of every good corn tortilla

Tortilla Tournament judge Gustavo Arellano sits down with Jorge Gaviria of Masienda , who imports heirloom corn varieties from Mexico.

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José R. Ralat is the Taco Editor of Texas Monthly. His coveted job is to eat as many tacos as he can get his hands on.

America’s regional tacos, from Cajun to crispy hardshell

José R. Ralat is the Taco Editor of Texas Monthly. His coveted job is to eat as many tacos as he can get his hands on.

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What do you get when you cross an irreverent wordsmith with a curious and opinionated chef? Tyler Kord . Kord’s No. 7 sub shops in Fort Greene, Brooklyn have closed.

Nothing upsetting about these sandwich riffs

What do you get when you cross an irreverent wordsmith with a curious and opinionated chef? Tyler Kord . Kord’s No. 7 sub shops in Fort Greene, Brooklyn have closed.

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