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Californians reacted quickly to the news that former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all three counts related to the death of George Floyd.

Californians reacted quickly to the news that former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all three counts related to the death of George Floyd.

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Tell KCRW: How are you processing the Derek Chauvin verdict?

Today, a jury found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty on all three counts in the trial of the death of George Floyd.

Mayor Eric Garcetti pledges $1 billion to fight LA homelessness. Will it be enough?

Mayor Eric Garcetti’s so-called “justice budget” for the next fiscal year includes nearly $1 billion to fight homelessness.

Derek Chauvin found guilty of George Floyd's murder

Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer, has been found guilty of unintentional second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.

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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?

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

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Tomorrow is April 20th, a.k.a 420, and we’ve got the records to elevate mind, spirit, and soul. We’ll listen to the latest from Nick Hakim and Roy Nathanson.

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Fanatic! I hope you had a great week. I’ve been busy on my end with extremely unexciting work but it will hopefully lead to something good.

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Jonathan Taplin joins Robert Scheer to discuss his new memoir about the time he spent among rock-and-roll royalty like Bob Dylan and Janis Joplin.

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 Justice served today but more change needed: Californians react to Chauvin guilty verdict

Justice served today but more change needed: Californians react to Chauvin guilty verdict

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 Empowered by Chinatown’s history, Brandon Jew celebrates the neighborhood of his youth

Empowered by Chinatown’s history, Brandon Jew celebrates the neighborhood of his youth

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Tell KCRW: How are you processing the Derek Chauvin verdict?

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Live updates: The Derek Chauvin verdict

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SXSWhen?: No Age’s Randy Randall reflects on a year without shows and live music’s uncertain future

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Forest Whitaker on ‘Godfather of Harlem’ and ‘Respect,’ plus the musical roots of his career

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Pot patrons consider the date of 4/20 as their own holiday. This year is a special one — the 50th anniversary of 420.

This Week in Weed: What the 50th anniversary of 420 will look like amid the pandemic

Pot patrons consider the date of 4/20 as their own holiday. This year is a special one — the 50th anniversary of 420.

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How the pandemic changed the college admissions selection process this year

Colleges around the country faced an admissions season marked by pandemic-era challenges: dropped testing requirements, remote learning, disrupted extracurriculars and record applicant pools.

For this vaccination site in Watts, volunteers made sure it wouldn’t be cut off by gang territory lines. They also knocked on doors to assuage residents’ vaccination fears.

Meet one of the mobile teams vaccinating LA’s most vulnerable against COVID-19

For this vaccination site in Watts, volunteers made sure it wouldn’t be cut off by gang territory lines. They also knocked on doors to assuage residents’ vaccination fears.

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In Orange County, there have been 252,963 coronavirus cases and nearly 4900 deaths since the pandemic began, according to OC Health Care Agency.

To reduce vaccine hesitancy among OC Latinos, share personal stories and boost resource availability

In Orange County, there have been 252,963 coronavirus cases and nearly 4900 deaths since the pandemic began, according to OC Health Care Agency.

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Tonight we go to demonstrations and scenes around the state, as host Brian Watt of KQED helps us hear how our neighbors are processing the news.

Statewide Special: Californians react to the Chauvin verdict

Tonight we go to demonstrations and scenes around the state, as host Brian Watt of KQED helps us hear how our neighbors are processing the news.

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The Derek Chauvin verdict: The former police officer charged with killing George Floyd faces three counts: second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree…

Live updates: The Derek Chauvin verdict

The Derek Chauvin verdict: The former police officer charged with killing George Floyd faces three counts: second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree…

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Writer Mark Harris on Mike Nichols as an outsider.

Mark Harris: ‘Mike Nichols: A Life’

Writer Mark Harris on Mike Nichols as an outsider.

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Weather is getting warmer, days are getting longer, and spring is in full effect. KCRW DJ Aaron Byrd shares a few new songs for soundtracking the season.

Aaron Byrd’s spring soundtrack features EJ Worland, Nala, Liniker and more

Weather is getting warmer, days are getting longer, and spring is in full effect. KCRW DJ Aaron Byrd shares a few new songs for soundtracking the season.

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In the TV series “Godfather of Harlem,” Forest Whitaker plays Bumpy Johnson, a real-life crime boss from the 1960s.

Forest Whitaker on ‘Godfather of Harlem’ and ‘Respect,’ plus the musical roots of his career

In the TV series “Godfather of Harlem,” Forest Whitaker plays Bumpy Johnson, a real-life crime boss from the 1960s.

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Half a million people have died from an opioid overdose over the past two decades, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

California counties sue some drug makers, arguing they partially created the opioid crisis

Half a million people have died from an opioid overdose over the past two decades, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

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It's April 20th, a.k.a 420, and we’ve got the records to elevate the mind, the spirit and the soul. Grab your morning beverage of choice and join us on this groovy Tuesday.

Today on MBE: Music to elevate the mind, spirit, and soul

It's April 20th, a.k.a 420, and we’ve got the records to elevate the mind, the spirit and the soul. Grab your morning beverage of choice and join us on this groovy Tuesday.

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David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for April 20, 2021.

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for April 20, 2021

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for April 20, 2021.

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In Our Backyard, a new series on climate change, from Warren Olney. Coming Thursday!

In Our Backyard

In Our Backyard, a new series on climate change, from Warren Olney. Coming Thursday!

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The Carters (Beyonce and Jay-Z), Kendrick Lamar, Anderson .Paak, Chance the Rapper AND Drake have all sampled work by Hiatus Kaiyote, a not-as-well-known outfit from Melbourne.

Hiatus Kaiyote: ‘Get Sun’ (featuring Arthur Verocai)

The Carters (Beyonce and Jay-Z), Kendrick Lamar, Anderson .Paak, Chance the Rapper AND Drake have all sampled work by Hiatus Kaiyote, a not-as-well-known outfit from Melbourne.

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KCRW's all-music channel blending the collected talents and tastes of all KCRW's DJs into a single voice streaming 24 hours a day.

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KCRW's all-music channel blending the collected talents and tastes of all KCRW's DJs into a single voice streaming 24 hours a day.

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

Travis Holcombe's playlist, April 19, 2021

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

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In the Oscar-nominated short film “ Two Distant Strangers ,” a Black man named Carter can’t escape the same day.

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In the Oscar-nominated short film “ Two Distant Strangers ,” a Black man named Carter can’t escape the same day.

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This one-hour special will focus on the mental health impacts of anti-Asian racism and violence on AAPI communities statewide.

CA statewide special: Mental health impacts of anti-Asian racism and violence

This one-hour special will focus on the mental health impacts of anti-Asian racism and violence on AAPI communities statewide.

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Tomorrow is April 20th, a.k.a 420, and we’ve got the records to elevate mind, spirit, and soul. We’ll listen to the latest from Nick Hakim and Roy Nathanson.

Continue your moments of serenity with Anthony and Novena as they kick off our morning in high gear

Tomorrow is April 20th, a.k.a 420, and we’ve got the records to elevate mind, spirit, and soul. We’ll listen to the latest from Nick Hakim and Roy Nathanson.

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