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John Simmons on photographing in 1960s Chicago: "I've been chased out of areas, I've been escorted by the police out of areas. And that just kind of went with the job.

John Simmons on photographing in 1960s Chicago: "I've been chased out of areas, I've been escorted by the police out of areas. And that just kind of went with the job. During that period, I felt like it was necessary to tell the story. So there was a bit of adrenaline that went with that whole feeling too. And I was young, so I was bulletproof."

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Ethics around COVID vaccine shopping: Johnson and Johnson, Pfizer or Moderna?

Johnson & Johnson says it will ship out nearly 4 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine this week — after the FDA authorized it for emergency use on Saturday.

Director Regina King’s ‘One Night in Miami…’

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Ellen Reid’s Soundwalk: Music for hiking around Griffith Park, curated just for you

Ellen Reid has scored more than 20 miles of trails throughout Griffith Park for her app called Soundwalk.

Vaccine FAQs: How to get shots for you and your family in California

California’s vaccine rollout has been less than smooth.

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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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California’s vaccine rollout has been less than smooth.

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From California to Colombia. Brooklyn to Brazil. 2021 to 1976. Serenades, foot stompers and shoulder shakers.

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Josh Barro and LRC panelists David Dayen and Tim Carney discuss third covid vaccine that will be available in the US, Trump’s resurfacing at CPAC, minimum wage and fallout from Texas…

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Chicago based lyricist Noname is back with her first single of 2021. The New York Times refers to her as a Fully Fledged Maverick.

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 Ellen Reid’s Soundwalk: Music for hiking around Griffith Park, curated just for you

Ellen Reid’s Soundwalk: Music for hiking around Griffith Park, curated just for you

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Vaccine FAQs: How to get shots for you and your family in California

 KCRW Features

New $2.6 billion California rent relief program aims to help the most vulnerable renters and their landlords

 Greater LA

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 ‘In the Weeds’: Pasjoli opts for takeout in lieu of tableside

‘In the Weeds’: Pasjoli opts for takeout in lieu of tableside

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Reaching a boiling point

 Good Food

Say ‘Check, please!’ before receiving and eating dinner

 Good Food

Politics

 Civil rights photographer John Simmons on the necessity of telling the story and feeling bulletproof

Civil rights photographer John Simmons on the necessity of telling the story and feeling bulletproof

 Greater LA

These candidates are vying to replace Michelle Steel on the OC Board of Supervisors

 Greater LA

US Supreme Court hears big Arizona case centering on Voting Rights Act

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Best New Music

 March into the new month with new music from Noname and more

March into the new month with new music from Noname and more

 Morning Becomes Eclectic

Puma Blue: ‘Opiate’

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John Moses's playlist, February 28, 2021

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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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 Filmmaker Lee Isaac Chung was ready to walk away from ‘Minari.’ Then producer Christina Oh read his script

Filmmaker Lee Isaac Chung was ready to walk away from ‘Minari.’ Then producer Christina Oh read his script

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With Paramount+, what’s old is new again

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The new movie “ Minari” follows the Yi family, Korean Americans in the 1980s who moved to Arkansas with little money but big dreams.

Filmmaker Lee Isaac Chung was ready to walk away from ‘Minari.’ Then producer Christina Oh read his script

The new movie “ Minari” follows the Yi family, Korean Americans in the 1980s who moved to Arkansas with little money but big dreams.

from The Business

ViacomCBS is set to launch its streaming service Paramount+ on March 4.

With Paramount+, what’s old is new again

ViacomCBS is set to launch its streaming service Paramount+ on March 4.

from The Business

Since the start of the pandemic, Kelli Lloyd has fallen behind on rent for her Baldwin Hills area apartment, which she says is a first.

New $2.6 billion California rent relief program aims to help the most vulnerable renters and their landlords

Since the start of the pandemic, Kelli Lloyd has fallen behind on rent for her Baldwin Hills area apartment, which she says is a first.

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Michelle Steel won a seat in Congress last November, so now there is a special election to replace her on the OC Board of Supervisors, and voting ends March 9.

These candidates are vying to replace Michelle Steel on the OC Board of Supervisors

Michelle Steel won a seat in Congress last November, so now there is a special election to replace her on the OC Board of Supervisors, and voting ends March 9.

from Greater LA

Along with teachers, California farmworkers are now eligible to get the coronavirus vaccine.

California farmworkers now qualify for COVID vaccines. What it takes to get doses to them

Along with teachers, California farmworkers are now eligible to get the coronavirus vaccine.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Governor Gavin Newsom today announced a deal with state lawmakers to reopen California schools.

LAUSD plans to reopen in April. It could receive enough vaccine doses for educators to do so

Governor Gavin Newsom today announced a deal with state lawmakers to reopen California schools.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Supreme Court on Tuesday will hear oral arguments in a case out of Arizona that focuses on the Voting Rights Act.

US Supreme Court hears big Arizona case centering on Voting Rights Act

The Supreme Court on Tuesday will hear oral arguments in a case out of Arizona that focuses on the Voting Rights Act.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Chicago based lyricist Noname is back with her first single of 2021. The New York Times refers to her as a Fully Fledged Maverick.

March into the new month with new music from Noname and more

Chicago based lyricist Noname is back with her first single of 2021. The New York Times refers to her as a Fully Fledged Maverick.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for March 1, 2021.

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for March 1, 2021

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for March 1, 2021.

from David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report

Puma Blue has been on a meteoric rise as “the don of London’s hottest underground scene,” yet his music knew no boundary when it crossed the Atlantic and became revered on KCRW’s…

Puma Blue: ‘Opiate’

Puma Blue has been on a meteoric rise as “the don of London’s hottest underground scene,” yet his music knew no boundary when it crossed the Atlantic and became revered on KCRW’s…

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Cosmic breaks, cinematic soundscapes and ethereal outtakes, dipping and weaving between the folds.

John Moses's playlist, February 28, 2021

Cosmic breaks, cinematic soundscapes and ethereal outtakes, dipping and weaving between the folds.

from The Lab

An infectious harmony of varied sounds and melodies that bridge cultures and genres.

José Galván's playlist, February 28, 2021

An infectious harmony of varied sounds and melodies that bridge cultures and genres.

from José Galván

Featuring selections that range from carefully curated music from around the world with unique gems and quality tracks that will satisfy the needs of even the most discerning music…

Jason Kramer's playlist, February 28, 2021

Featuring selections that range from carefully curated music from around the world with unique gems and quality tracks that will satisfy the needs of even the most discerning music…

from Jason Kramer

Chris Douridas hosts a far-reaching assortment of the best new music from all around the globe. Listen On-Demand to the latest show.

Chris Douridas' playlist, February 28, 2021

Chris Douridas hosts a far-reaching assortment of the best new music from all around the globe. Listen On-Demand to the latest show.

from Chris Douridas

A Global Exploration of Sounds.

Aaron Byrd's playlist, February 28, 2021

A Global Exploration of Sounds.

from Aaron Byrd

Long acting reversible contraceptive (LARC’s) are under-used and often too expensive for many women – but this significantly restricts a woman’s contraceptive autonomy.

Unplanned pregnancies and contraceptives

Long acting reversible contraceptive (LARC’s) are under-used and often too expensive for many women – but this significantly restricts a woman’s contraceptive autonomy.

from Second Opinion

Fanatic! I hope you are having a tremendous and music filled weekend. Today at the mail pick up place, my 5LP Sabbath Vol. 4 box set came in.

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Fanatic! I hope you are having a tremendous and music filled weekend. Today at the mail pick up place, my 5LP Sabbath Vol. 4 box set came in.

from Henry Rollins

Metropolis playlist, February 27, 2021.

Metropolis playlist, February 27, 2021

Metropolis playlist, February 27, 2021.

from Metropolis

Featuring selections that range from carefully curated music from around the world with unique gems and quality tracks that will satisfy the needs of even the most discerning music…

Jason Kramer's playlist, February 27, 2021

Featuring selections that range from carefully curated music from around the world with unique gems and quality tracks that will satisfy the needs of even the most discerning music…

from Jason Kramer