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Americans have a long history of expressing our opinions in the form of protest against what we view as injustices.

Americans have a long history of expressing our opinions in the form of protest against what we view as injustices.

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Characters with DNA, blood and soul populate forty three stories and a novella by Peter Orner:  Maggie Brown & Others .

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

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A storytelling show that explores the night, the landscape of the unseen, and how thoughts, feelings and behaviors transform in the dark.

 Left, Right & Center is KCRW’s weekly civilized yet provocative confrontation over politics, policy and pop culture.

Left, Right & Center

Left, Right & Center is KCRW’s weekly civilized yet provocative confrontation over politics, policy and pop culture.

 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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Watch: Chilean indie-pop star Mon Laferte live on MBE

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Los Angeles has more than 10 million trees , and 2 million of those are maintained by the public. Certified botanist Rachel Malarich is now LA's first ever City Forest Officer.

LA gets its very first tree czar

Los Angeles has more than 10 million trees , and 2 million of those are maintained by the public. Certified botanist Rachel Malarich is now LA's first ever City Forest Officer.

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Hollywood has produced some of the most iconic cult-classics of the last two decades, including "Slumdog Millionaire," "Good Will Hunting," and "The Big Lebowski."

The iconic Laemmle Theatres may be on the selling block

Hollywood has produced some of the most iconic cult-classics of the last two decades, including "Slumdog Millionaire," "Good Will Hunting," and "The Big Lebowski."

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Laverne Cox has earned her third Emmy nomination for her role as Sophia Burset on Netflix's "Orange is the New Black."

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Laverne Cox has earned her third Emmy nomination for her role as Sophia Burset on Netflix's "Orange is the New Black."

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New videos have surfaced of high school students in Orange County making Nazi salutes and singing Nazi songs. The latest involves students from Pacifica High School in Garden Grove.

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New videos have surfaced of high school students in Orange County making Nazi salutes and singing Nazi songs. The latest involves students from Pacifica High School in Garden Grove.

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Lyft has been hit with seven sexual assault lawsuits just this month. Four of the women allege that their driver raped them.

As women sue Lyft over alleged sexual assault, how safe is it to hail a ride?

Lyft has been hit with seven sexual assault lawsuits just this month. Four of the women allege that their driver raped them.

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Today, former Colorado governor John Hickenlooper announced his bid to run for Senate.

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Today, former Colorado governor John Hickenlooper announced his bid to run for Senate.

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When the Music Center opened in 1964, it was the epicenter of Los Angeles culture. The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion once hosted the Academy Awards, and it's now home to Los Angeles Opera.

The Music Center gets a $40 million makeover

When the Music Center opened in 1964, it was the epicenter of Los Angeles culture. The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion once hosted the Academy Awards, and it's now home to Los Angeles Opera.

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Virtuoso Arthur Hanlon teams up with Cuban hip-hop group Orishas for a Son Cubano style track.

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Virtuoso Arthur Hanlon teams up with Cuban hip-hop group Orishas for a Son Cubano style track.

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Chris Douridas premieres a stunning new song from SYML, which he describes as 'an  utterly magnificent rendering of loss and love.'

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Chris Douridas premieres a stunning new song from SYML, which he describes as 'an  utterly magnificent rendering of loss and love.'

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The latest show from Morning Becomes Eclectic, hosted by Jason Bentley. New releases, artists, live performances, and artist interviews. At KCRW.com.

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The latest show from Morning Becomes Eclectic, hosted by Jason Bentley. New releases, artists, live performances, and artist interviews. At KCRW.com.

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The Trump administration tried to bury a report showing that it's water use plans for California would decimate a unique species of salmon.

Trump's secret water report and the species it kills

The Trump administration tried to bury a report showing that it's water use plans for California would decimate a unique species of salmon.

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"Sombra Ou Duvida" (or Shadow Or Doubt) gives us clues to Boogarins' dark themes.

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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.

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

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

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Garth Trinidad hosts a progressive mix of soul, hip-hop, and world rhythms. Listen On-Demand to the latest show.

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Garth Trinidad hosts a progressive mix of soul, hip-hop, and world rhythms. Listen On-Demand to the latest show.

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This is Rob Long and on today’s Martini Shot I try to talk some sense into the most stubborn jerk I know —me — and try to make him take the advice he’s always giving to other people,…

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This is Rob Long and on today’s Martini Shot I try to talk some sense into the most stubborn jerk I know —me — and try to make him take the advice he’s always giving to other people,…

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Many people remember the scenes from "The Matrix" when Neo hinges slowly backward and narrowly dodges bullets.

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Many people remember the scenes from "The Matrix" when Neo hinges slowly backward and narrowly dodges bullets.

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