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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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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Fanatic! I don’t know where you’re reading this from but here in Los Angeles, we’re going back to wearing masks inside restaurants, stores, etc. It’s depressing but not surprising.

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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

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 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

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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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 Jason Kramer's playlist, July 30, 2021

Jason Kramer's playlist, July 30, 2021

 Jason Kramer

MBE July 30: A Friday morning get down with Bobbie Lovesong’s gritty funk

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Ozomatli: ‘Mi Destino’ (feat. B-Real and Gaby Moreno)

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 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

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Listen to soulful crooner Aaron Frazer talking going solo, working with Dan Auerbach, and his swoon-worthy Morning Becomes Eclectic set

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A Rougneck In the Rough

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

MBE July 30: A Friday morning get down with Bobbie Lovesong’s gritty funk

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

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

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

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

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

from David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report

For KCRW’s “Private Playlist,” Walt McClements pilots an ambient excursion from Allen Toussaint to Mary Lattimore.

Private Playlist: Ambient accordionist Walt McClements drifts into musical abstraction

For KCRW’s “Private Playlist,” Walt McClements pilots an ambient excursion from Allen Toussaint to Mary Lattimore.

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

Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over ‘Black Widow’ release strategy

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

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Activist Achal Prabhala speaks to Robert Scheer about the wealthy countries’ reluctance to end global vaccine apartheid.

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Activist Achal Prabhala speaks to Robert Scheer about the wealthy countries’ reluctance to end global vaccine apartheid.

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KCRW’s beloved two-time Grammy Award winners and hometown heroes Ozomatli have been busy working on a new album that drops today!

Ozomatli: ‘Mi Destino’ (feat. B-Real and Gaby Moreno)

KCRW’s beloved two-time Grammy Award winners and hometown heroes Ozomatli have been busy working on a new album that drops today!

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A Global Exploration of Sounds.

Aaron Byrd's playlist, July 29, 2021

A Global Exploration of Sounds.

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High school senior Kelly Danielpour founded VaxTeen to give her peers reliable and easy-to-understand information about COVID.

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High school senior Kelly Danielpour founded VaxTeen to give her peers reliable and easy-to-understand information about COVID.

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