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Mid-December is when the first round of vaccines could be available. California is expected to have about 327,000 doses of Pfizer's vaccine. Gov.

Mid-December is when the first round of vaccines could be available. California is expected to have about 327,000 doses of Pfizer's vaccine. Gov. Newsom assembled three teams to map out a plan for how the vaccines will be distributed and who gets them first.

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‘This is a world icon.’ New Netflix series follows life of Selena, the Queen of Tejano music

Selena Quintanilla-Pérez was on her way to becoming one of the most famous singers in the world. Then at 23, her life was tragically cut short.

KCRW's Behind the Screens: Madeleine Brand in Conversation with Radha Blank (Presented by Netflix)

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Altin Gün: ‘Ordunun Dereleri’

The Amsterdam-based Altin Gün dedicate themselves to reinvigorating Turkish music but their appeal is worldwide.

Networks pledge to diversify their reality TV shows. Do they deliver?

The latest episode of ABC’s “The Bachelorette” will air tonight, and it’s been marked by historic firsts. COVID postponed production. Then there was a bachelorette switcheroo.

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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?

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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?

 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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Morning Becomes Eclectic

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

Dec. 01 2 hr, 48 min

Travis Holcombe

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

Nov. 30 2 hr, 59 min

The Fink + Forty Show

Two of Berlin's most informed tastemakers take us on a weekly journey soundtracked by what is rocking the hippest city on earth right now.

Nov. 30 57 min

The Lab

A roundtable of music experts.

Nov. 29 2 hr

Jeremy Sole

A sonic trip through the past, present and future of roots music.

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Fanatic! If Thanksgiving is an occasion that moves you in any way, I hope you had a good one and maintained your safety protocols.

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KCRW's signature music program features new releases, live performances, and artist interviews hosted by Anne Litt.

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KCRW's signature music program features new releases, live performances, and artist interviews hosted by Anne Litt.

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2020 has been a tough year for everyone. In this special episode of Left, Right & Center, host Keli Goff chats with creatives about how art changes minds and helps us cope.

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 COVID vaccines are expected in a few weeks. Who will get the first shots?

COVID vaccines are expected in a few weeks. Who will get the first shots?

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

LA County’s new coronavirus restrictions are now in effect. Here’s what you need to know

 KCRW Features

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for December 1, 2020

 David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report

Food & Drink

 Outdoor dining still an option for 1 restaurant in LA despite COVID restrictions

Outdoor dining still an option for 1 restaurant in LA despite COVID restrictions

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Modern masa: the foundation of every good corn tortilla

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America’s regional tacos, from Cajun to crispy hardshell

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 Networks pledge to diversify their reality TV shows. Do they deliver?

Networks pledge to diversify their reality TV shows. Do they deliver?

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Eric Garcetti as Transportation Secretary? LA protestors say no thanks and question his qualifications

 Greater LA

Supreme Court hears a big immigration case, Amy Coney Barrett swings the court to the right

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 Altin Gün: ‘Ordunun Dereleri’

Altin Gün: ‘Ordunun Dereleri’

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Morning Becomes Eclectic's playlist, December 1, 2020

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Ndidi O: ‘Hands High’

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 ‘This is a world icon.’ New Netflix series follows life of Selena, the Queen of Tejano music

‘This is a world icon.’ New Netflix series follows life of Selena, the Queen of Tejano music

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

David E. Talbert: ‘Jingle Jangle’

 The Treatment

Debbie Allen on new Netflix documentary ‘Hot Chocolate Nutcracker’ and power of dance

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Alex Jordan faced a tough decision.

Outdoor dining still an option for 1 restaurant in LA despite COVID restrictions

Alex Jordan faced a tough decision.

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Every morning for more than a week, protesters have been making noise outside Getty House, where LA Mayor Eric Garcetti lives.

Eric Garcetti as Transportation Secretary? LA protestors say no thanks and question his qualifications

Every morning for more than a week, protesters have been making noise outside Getty House, where LA Mayor Eric Garcetti lives.

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David Talbert on bringing a new holiday classic to all audiences.

David E. Talbert: ‘Jingle Jangle’

David Talbert on bringing a new holiday classic to all audiences.

from The Treatment

New coronavirus restrictions are now in effect in LA County for at least three weeks, until December 20.

LA County’s new coronavirus restrictions are now in effect. Here’s what you need to know

New coronavirus restrictions are now in effect in LA County for at least three weeks, until December 20.

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Nearly nine months into this pandemic, many Californians are desperate for financial help.

CA EDD paid out $400 million in fraudulent claims while denying benefits to people who need them

Nearly nine months into this pandemic, many Californians are desperate for financial help.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

While waiting for the COVID-19 vaccine, picture this: You’re scrolling through your social media on your phone, and suddenly a notification pops up that says you have been exposed to…

iPhones and Androids can send COVID exposure alerts. But that tech isn’t being used everywhere

While waiting for the COVID-19 vaccine, picture this: You’re scrolling through your social media on your phone, and suddenly a notification pops up that says you have been exposed to…

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Now that the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale emails have trickled off, inboxes are probably now filled with another reminder.

On this Giving Tuesday, a look at how generosity helps people cope with their own anxiety

Now that the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale emails have trickled off, inboxes are probably now filled with another reminder.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Today is #GivingTuesday, a day that encourages people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.

Giving Tuesday: Become a KCRW member, and commemorate public radio’s impact on your daily life

Today is #GivingTuesday, a day that encourages people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.

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A spotlight on Pakistani and Indian artists Tom Schnabel deeply admires and whose music he keeps returning to again and again.

Qawwali and Raga: Quest for the Sublime

A spotlight on Pakistani and Indian artists Tom Schnabel deeply admires and whose music he keeps returning to again and again.

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David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for December 1, 2020.

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for December 1, 2020

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for December 1, 2020.

from David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report

KCRW's signature music program features new releases, live performances, and artist interviews hosted by Anne Litt.

Morning Becomes Eclectic's playlist, December 1, 2020

KCRW's signature music program features new releases, live performances, and artist interviews hosted by Anne Litt.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

From the wilds of British Columbia, Ndidi O has a thunderous voice cultivated by open mic nights in NYC and Toronto’s blues and folk scene.

Ndidi O: ‘Hands High’

From the wilds of British Columbia, Ndidi O has a thunderous voice cultivated by open mic nights in NYC and Toronto’s blues and folk scene.

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KCRW's all-music channel Eclectic24, blending the collected talents and tastes of KCRW's DJs into a single voice. Free music streaming 24/7 at KCRW.com.

Eclectic 24

KCRW's all-music channel Eclectic24, blending the collected talents and tastes of KCRW's DJs into a single voice. Free music streaming 24/7 at KCRW.com.

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

Travis Holcombe's playlist, November 30, 2020

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

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Can undocumented immigrants be excluded from the Census? That’s the question before the Supreme Court today. The Trump administration is arguing they should be.

Supreme Court hears a big immigration case, Amy Coney Barrett swings the court to the right

Can undocumented immigrants be excluded from the Census? That’s the question before the Supreme Court today. The Trump administration is arguing they should be.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

At this point, many people have spent the better part of 2020 trying to figure out what makes them feel good.

Turning to oldies for musical comfort during COVID-19

At this point, many people have spent the better part of 2020 trying to figure out what makes them feel good.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Debbie Allen Dance Academy just celebrated its 20th anniversary.

Debbie Allen on new Netflix documentary ‘Hot Chocolate Nutcracker’ and power of dance

The Debbie Allen Dance Academy just celebrated its 20th anniversary.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

California set a record for COVID-19 hospitalizations over the weekend — nearly 7500 patients. That’s triple the number from a month ago.

You don't want to celebrate Christmas in an ER: Sheila Kuehl on LA COVID spike and new restrictions

California set a record for COVID-19 hospitalizations over the weekend — nearly 7500 patients. That’s triple the number from a month ago.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

This week: Get back to the garden with Blackman Cruz and Studio Tutto; imagine a better future with Robert Longo at Jeffrey Deitch Los Angeles; cheer the holidays and the World…

5 design things to do Nov 30 - Dec 6

This week: Get back to the garden with Blackman Cruz and Studio Tutto; imagine a better future with Robert Longo at Jeffrey Deitch Los Angeles; cheer the holidays and the World…

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