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Hot cocoa vs. hot chocolate. Corned beef vs. pastrami. Aioli vs. mayonnaise. What's the difference?

Hot cocoa vs. hot chocolate. Corned beef vs. pastrami. Aioli vs. mayonnaise. What's the difference? Editor and writer Brette Warshaw has been asking that question in her newsletter for the past three years.

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Immigrant families deserve parks without homeless tents, says possible mayoral hopeful Nury Martinez

Nury Martinez says she wants homeless encampments restricted in her district because her constituents, including immigrant, working-class families, can enjoy public spaces.

OC ethnic studies panel lacks diversity and expertise, says CSUN professor after dropping out

As OC continues to debate whether ethnic studies should be included in the local K-12 curriculum, professor Theresa Montaño withdrew from the conservative-leaning OC Board of…

Summer Mixtape: Yola on being an outsider, discovering American music, and learning to ‘Stand for Myself’

This fifth and final installment of “Summer Mixtape” features singer-songwriter Yola , whose new album “Stand for Myself” is out on July 30.

Felix Fair, LA Art Show, Gallery Weekend: New art events to check out in LA

Gallery Weekend Los Angeles runs July 28 through August 1.

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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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“We've had multiple Intensive Care Unit nurses who were years and years into their career decide to retire early.

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Jackson Browne reflects on songwriting for the past and future. He released his 15th studio album this month called “Downhill from Everywhere.”

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Ken and Josh discuss the Avenatti trial(s), the DOJ’s decision on Mo Brooks, and how you get really, really wealthy people to show up for court.

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TGIF! We have your Friday morning get down with funky new music from Bobbie Lovesong and more

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 Felix Fair, LA Art Show, Gallery Weekend: New art events to check out in LA

Felix Fair, LA Art Show, Gallery Weekend: New art events to check out in LA

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Bill Addison reviews Mama D’s Cameroonian cuisine in Boyle Heights

 Good Food

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for July 30, 2021

 David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report

Food & Drink

 Cupboard confusion: Answering kitchen’s biggest headscratchers

Cupboard confusion: Answering kitchen’s biggest headscratchers

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Thai, Chinese, Japanese: Varieties of eggplant at the farmer’s market

 Good Food

Difficult fruit? It’s no problem for piemaster Kate Lebo

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 Immigrant families deserve parks without homeless tents, says possible mayoral hopeful Nury Martinez

Immigrant families deserve parks without homeless tents, says possible mayoral hopeful Nury Martinez

 KCRW Features

OC ethnic studies panel lacks diversity and expertise, says CSUN professor after dropping out

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Vaccines, masks, carrots, sticks

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 Metropolis playlist, July 31, 2021

Metropolis playlist, July 31, 2021

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 Dan Wilcox

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 Watch Metallica perform with Kamasi Washington at the Hollywood Bowl

Watch Metallica perform with Kamasi Washington at the Hollywood Bowl

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Kamasi Washington is composing a ballet, writing a graphic novel, and binge watching his own mind

 Morning Becomes Eclectic

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 Morning Becomes Eclectic

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A Rougneck In the Rough

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Metropolis playlist, July 31, 2021.

Metropolis playlist, July 31, 2021

Metropolis playlist, July 31, 2021.

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

Dan Wilcox's playlist, July 31, 2021

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

from Dan Wilcox

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

José Galván's playlist, July 31, 2021

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

from José Galván

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, July 31, 2021

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…

from Raul Campos

Outdoor programs like the Outdoor National Leadership Schools, the Boys and Girl Scouts of American, or even popular summer camps have been around for a century, successfully teaching…

The therapeutic benefits of outdoor youth programs

Outdoor programs like the Outdoor National Leadership Schools, the Boys and Girl Scouts of American, or even popular summer camps have been around for a century, successfully teaching…

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Tens of thousands of “troubled” teens have, with their parents’ consent, been forcibly lifted from their beds and sent into the wilderness.

‘Almost everyone is left with trauma’: The impact of American’s unregulated wilderness teen therapy industry

Tens of thousands of “troubled” teens have, with their parents’ consent, been forcibly lifted from their beds and sent into the wilderness.

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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.

Eclectic 24

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.

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.

Eclectic 24

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.

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, July 30, 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

Matt Damon is an Oklahoma oil-patch worker who travels to France to help his daughter, imprisoned in Marseille for a murder she claims she didn't commit.

A Rougneck In the Rough

Matt Damon is an Oklahoma oil-patch worker who travels to France to help his daughter, imprisoned in Marseille for a murder she claims she didn't commit.

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Market correspondent Gillian Ferguson meets up with Chris Keyser who is the executive chef at Union and U Street Pizza, who has his eyes on eggplant.

Thai, Chinese, Japanese: Varieties of eggplant at the farmer’s market

Market correspondent Gillian Ferguson meets up with Chris Keyser who is the executive chef at Union and U Street Pizza, who has his eyes on eggplant.

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Ideal fruit is seen as smooth-skinned and bright-hued, a symbol of goodness, kindness, and the virtues of civilization. But not all fruit is easy.

Difficult fruit? It’s no problem for piemaster Kate Lebo

Ideal fruit is seen as smooth-skinned and bright-hued, a symbol of goodness, kindness, and the virtues of civilization. But not all fruit is easy.

from Good Food

Growing up on fileted snapper and a red eye gravy with shrimp made by his grandmother, Matthew Raiford describes himself as a “chefarmer.”

Talking Georgia coast seafood with a sixth-generation Gullah Geechee farmer

Growing up on fileted snapper and a red eye gravy with shrimp made by his grandmother, Matthew Raiford describes himself as a “chefarmer.”

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As a food stylist, Mariana Velàsquez has worked with everyone from Michelle Obama to Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Celebrating Colombian recipes with food stylist Mariana Velàsquez

As a food stylist, Mariana Velàsquez has worked with everyone from Michelle Obama to Lin-Manuel Miranda.

from Good Food

LA Times restaurant critic Bill Addison reviews Mama D’s in Boyle Heights and its focus on the cuisine of Cameroon.

Bill Addison reviews Mama D’s Cameroonian cuisine in Boyle Heights

LA Times restaurant critic Bill Addison reviews Mama D’s in Boyle Heights and its focus on the cuisine of Cameroon.

from Good Food

Josh, Megan and Gustavo discuss vaccine mandates, the bipartisan infrastructure deal and the end of federal eviction moratoriums.

Vaccines, masks, carrots, sticks

Josh, Megan and Gustavo discuss vaccine mandates, the bipartisan infrastructure deal and the end of federal eviction moratoriums.

from Left, Right & Center

Barry Diller became a legend in the entertainment business through top jobs at ABC, Paramount, and Fox.

Barry Diller on Scott Rudin: ‘I would hope he would find a way … to reenter the business’

Barry Diller became a legend in the entertainment business through top jobs at ABC, Paramount, and Fox.

from The Business

Scarlett Johansson, star of “Black Widow,” is suing Disney over the release of the Marvel film.

Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over ‘Black Widow’ release, no gold medal for Olympic ratings

Scarlett Johansson, star of “Black Widow,” is suing Disney over the release of the Marvel film.

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