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At a greenhouse in La Jolla, California, scientists are trying to harness the carbon-sucking power of plants to clean up the atmosphere.

At a greenhouse in La Jolla, California, scientists are trying to harness the carbon-sucking power of plants to clean up the atmosphere. They’re behind the Harnessing Plants Initiative.

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LA’s top academic decathletes prepare for state championship — from their bedrooms

For the first time in the school’s history, Ulysses S. Grant High School in Valley Glen won the Academic Decathlon for the Los Angeles Unified School District.

At-home COVID tests by Innova Medical Group: How they work, why they’re still awaiting FDA approval

Innova Medical Group, based in Pasadena, has developed a test people can buy over the counter and use at home. It costs $5 and produces results in about 30 minutes.

After a year on the sidelines, young athletes can trickle back to the playing fields

Even as in-person school instruction remains on hold, high school and other youth sports have the green light to resume in much of the state.

Asian reality TV: What do ‘Bling Empire’ and ‘House of Ho’ mean for representation?

“Bling Empire” (Netflix) and “House of Ho” (HBO Max) both follow lavish parties, vacations, drama and petty behavior.

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

Morning Becomes Eclectic

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

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

Feb. 24 2 hr, 51 min

Travis Holcombe

Future beats and a mind-melting mix of fuzz, bass, and funk. Served fresh every weeknight.

Feb. 23 3 hr, 1 min

LeRoy Downs

A varied sonic experience to jazz, blending music, style, and culture.

Feb. 21 2 hr, 1 min

The Lab

A roundtable of music experts.

Feb. 21 2 hr

Dan Wilcox

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

Feb. 21 1 hr, 56 min

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Growing up on LA radio, Anthony had a fixation for shouts outs and dedications. Art Laboe connected distant lovers with oldies to young lovers sitting by their radios.

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Fanatic! A great show we have lined up for you. At least a couple of bands that are making their first appearance on our show.

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California’s vaccine rollout has been less than smooth.

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If there’s one thing that you can expect on KCRW, it's the support of artists who defy genre and category. Jose James is one of those artists.

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 Wasted: These plants are genetically modified to remove more carbon emissions from the air

Wasted: These plants are genetically modified to remove more carbon emissions from the air

 Greater LA

LA’s top academic decathletes prepare for state championship — from their bedrooms

 Greater LA

South LA COVID vaccine standby line sparks racial equity debate

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Food & Drink

 The health risks of eating chicken eggs

The health risks of eating chicken eggs

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Introducing the world to Nigerian food by way of jollof rice

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Mastering barbecue with a doctorate in mechanical engineering

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Politics

 California passes $7 billion COVID relief package to help residents, small businesses and college students

California passes $7 billion COVID relief package to help residents, small businesses and college students

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

If Merrick Garland is confirmed as attorney general, how will he run the Justice Department?

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Supreme Court rejects Trump’s final attempt to hide his tax returns

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Best New Music

 Join us as we travel back in time to revisit the beginnings of some of the most legendary names in music

Join us as we travel back in time to revisit the beginnings of some of the most legendary names in music

 Morning Becomes Eclectic

Natalie Bergman: ‘Shine Your Light On Me’

 Today's Top Tune

Travis Holcombe's playlist, February 23, 2021

 Travis Holcombe

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 How Arlo Parks followed her musical instincts into ‘Sunbeams’

How Arlo Parks followed her musical instincts into ‘Sunbeams’

 Morning Becomes Eclectic

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 Asian reality TV: What do ‘Bling Empire’ and ‘House of Ho’ mean for representation?

Asian reality TV: What do ‘Bling Empire’ and ‘House of Ho’ mean for representation?

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Director Lee Daniels on ‘The United States vs. Billie Holiday’ and why ‘Strange Fruit’ is a protest anthem

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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Kedren Community Health Center primarily serves Black and Latino Angelenos who have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic.

South LA COVID vaccine standby line sparks racial equity debate

Kedren Community Health Center primarily serves Black and Latino Angelenos who have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic.

from Greater LA

People ages 65 and up can currently get vaccinated against COVID-19 in LA County. But the public health department says fewer than half of that age group have received the first dose.

Difficulties vaccinating older Angelenos and the importance of community health clinics

People ages 65 and up can currently get vaccinated against COVID-19 in LA County. But the public health department says fewer than half of that age group have received the first dose.

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Epidemiologist on when SoCal might reach herd immunity, and why teens should be the focus of vaccinations

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“The United States vs. Billie Holiday” is about the singer's protest anthem "Strange Fruit" and one narcotics officer's vendetta to stop her from singing it.

Director Lee Daniels on ‘The United States vs. Billie Holiday’ and why ‘Strange Fruit’ is a protest anthem

“The United States vs. Billie Holiday” is about the singer's protest anthem "Strange Fruit" and one narcotics officer's vendetta to stop her from singing it.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

A group of LAUSD parents who want schools to reopen participated in a Zoom blackout this week.

Parents protest for school reopenings. LA Unified says it’ll bring high-needs students back to campuses in March

A group of LAUSD parents who want schools to reopen participated in a Zoom blackout this week.

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For those who can work from home during the pandemic, it’s tedious to sit in the same place all day.

Bored at home during COVID? Let ambience videos take you to a cafe, the woods, or outer space

For those who can work from home during the pandemic, it’s tedious to sit in the same place all day.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

In spring 1992, South Central Los Angeles was on fire for nearly a week. The uprisings were sparked by the acquittal of four white police officers in the beating of Rodney King.

Remembering Latasha Harlins, who was shot and killed 30 years ago by a store owner in South LA

In spring 1992, South Central Los Angeles was on fire for nearly a week. The uprisings were sparked by the acquittal of four white police officers in the beating of Rodney King.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

There are about 1000 shops that sell weed in LA. Most of them are unlicensed and doing these sales illegally .

Recreational marijuana is legal in LA. But most shops selling it are not

There are about 1000 shops that sell weed in LA. Most of them are unlicensed and doing these sales illegally .

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One new coronavirus variant is homegrown in California.

California’s COVID variant: How it spreads and if vaccines are less effective against it

One new coronavirus variant is homegrown in California.

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Whitney Houston sang backup at 14. Jimi Hendrix performed as the hired guitarist for Little Richard and The Isley Brothers.

Join us as we travel back in time to revisit the beginnings of some of the most legendary names in music

Whitney Houston sang backup at 14. Jimi Hendrix performed as the hired guitarist for Little Richard and The Isley Brothers.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for February 24, 2021.

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for February 24, 2021

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for February 24, 2021.

from David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report

Natalie Bergman, the sisterly half of Wild Belle, turns personal tragedy into comfort by creating hopeful spiritual music on her approaching debut solo album.

Natalie Bergman: ‘Shine Your Light On Me’

Natalie Bergman, the sisterly half of Wild Belle, turns personal tragedy into comfort by creating hopeful spiritual music on her approaching debut solo album.

from Today's Top Tune

Future beats and a mind-melting mix of fuzz, bass, and funk. Served fresh nightly.

Travis Holcombe's playlist, February 23, 2021

Future beats and a mind-melting mix of fuzz, bass, and funk. Served fresh nightly.

from Travis Holcombe

The 51-mile LA River meanders from Canoga Park, through the San Fernando Valley and downtown LA, and out to sea in Long Beach.

Reimagining the LA River with residents’ input

The 51-mile LA River meanders from Canoga Park, through the San Fernando Valley and downtown LA, and out to sea in Long Beach.

from Greater LA

A restoration project for the long-suffering Ballona Wetlands is moving forward after the California Department of Fish and Wildlife certified the final Environmental Impact Report for…

Ballona Wetlands are getting a makeover, but opponents don’t want too much ecological change

A restoration project for the long-suffering Ballona Wetlands is moving forward after the California Department of Fish and Wildlife certified the final Environmental Impact Report for…

from Greater LA

This week’s picks include an artist who blends natural forms cast from nature with minimal geometrics; photographs that highlight human connection; and paintings that explore…

Artworks that blend natural world with a minimal edge

This week’s picks include an artist who blends natural forms cast from nature with minimal geometrics; photographs that highlight human connection; and paintings that explore…

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Filmmaker Garrett Bradley on the complicated meaning of time.

Garrett Bradley: ‘Time’

Filmmaker Garrett Bradley on the complicated meaning of time.

from The Treatment

With all the extra time people are spending at home and clicking around the internet, online romance scams are thriving .

Romance scams exploded during coronavirus pandemic

With all the extra time people are spending at home and clicking around the internet, online romance scams are thriving .

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand