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Western wildfires pose a much broader threat to human health than to just those forced to evacuate the path of the blazes.

Western wildfires pose a much broader threat to human health than to just those forced to evacuate the path of the blazes. Smoke from these fires is choking vast swaths of the country, an analysis of federal satellite imagery by NPR’s California Newsroom and Stanford University’s Environmental Change and Human Outcomes Lab found.

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

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 In a political media landscape dominated by white men, “Our Body Politic” will be a source of news by and for Black women and women of color.

Our Body Politic

In a political media landscape dominated by white men, “Our Body Politic” will be a source of news by and for Black women and women of color.

 Each week, Sam Sanders interviews people in the culture who deserve your attention. Plus weekly wraps of the news with other journalists.

It's Been a Minute with Sam Sanders

Each week, Sam Sanders interviews people in the culture who deserve your attention. Plus weekly wraps of the news with other journalists.

 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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Western wildfires pose a much broader threat to human health than to just those forced to evacuate the path of the blazes.

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

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

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 Tortilla Tournament, Week Three: And then there were ocho

Tortilla Tournament, Week Three: And then there were ocho

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Trump Derangement Syndrome with David Lat

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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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 Academy Museum of Motion Pictures blends 1930s-era design with 2020s-era innovation

Academy Museum of Motion Pictures blends 1930s-era design with 2020s-era innovation

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Ken White talks with David Lat about the attorneys in Trump’s orbit and their descent into “Trump Derangement Syndrome.”

Trump Derangement Syndrome with David Lat

Ken White talks with David Lat about the attorneys in Trump’s orbit and their descent into “Trump Derangement Syndrome.”

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The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures opens Thursday after the epic restoration of the 1939-era May Company Building.

Academy Museum of Motion Pictures blends 1930s-era design with 2020s-era innovation

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures opens Thursday after the epic restoration of the 1939-era May Company Building.

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Piñatas are often the centerpiece at parties, birthdays, and quinciñeras. But they’re also artistic objects that have been overlooked.

At LA’s first-ever piñata exhibit, no blindfolds are necessary. Just bring your art appreciation

Piñatas are often the centerpiece at parties, birthdays, and quinciñeras. But they’re also artistic objects that have been overlooked.

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When I seed KCRW and Gustavo’s Great Tortilla Tournament each year, part of me wants to see everything go in order — in other words, the No. 1 seed beats the No.

Tortilla Tournament, Week Three: And then there were ocho

When I seed KCRW and Gustavo’s Great Tortilla Tournament each year, part of me wants to see everything go in order — in other words, the No. 1 seed beats the No.

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During a rally in Georgia over the weekend, former President Trump continued to push The Big Lie — that the 2020 election was stolen from him despite zero credible evidence.

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During a rally in Georgia over the weekend, former President Trump continued to push The Big Lie — that the 2020 election was stolen from him despite zero credible evidence.

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During this Fat Bear Week , ursine enthusiasts worldwide set their sights on Alaska's Katmai National Park and Preserve for an annual competition to find the fattest bear in the park.

Happy Fat Bear Week! You can weigh in on the fattest bear living in an Alaskan national park

During this Fat Bear Week , ursine enthusiasts worldwide set their sights on Alaska's Katmai National Park and Preserve for an annual competition to find the fattest bear in the park.

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The Conscious Kid is a nonprofit that helps families and educators foster anti-racist conversations through books that feature characters from underrepresented communities.

Teach your kids about racial issues through these books: ‘Change Sings,’ ‘Hair Twins,’ ‘My Two Border Towns’

The Conscious Kid is a nonprofit that helps families and educators foster anti-racist conversations through books that feature characters from underrepresented communities.

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YouTube says it’s blocking misinformation about all vaccines — not just for COVID — and prominent anti-vaccine activists. That includes Robert F.

YouTube introduces anti-vax ban, but enforcement will be tricky

YouTube says it’s blocking misinformation about all vaccines — not just for COVID — and prominent anti-vaccine activists. That includes Robert F.

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Herman Cain, one-time Republican presidential candidate and former Godfather’s Pizza CEO, died of COVID a year ago.

Social media schadenfreude: Reddit’s Hermain Cain Award derides anti-vaxxers who died of COVID

Herman Cain, one-time Republican presidential candidate and former Godfather’s Pizza CEO, died of COVID a year ago.

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Hey! Did you know that there’s an entire aspect of KCRW music discovery that you might be missing out on?

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Hey! Did you know that there’s an entire aspect of KCRW music discovery that you might be missing out on?

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We’re celebrating the final day of KCRW’s Good Old Fashioned Pledge Drive because we know we’re going to reach our $25,000 match goal by midnight with your support!

MBE Sept. 29: Let’s get our pledge on!

We’re celebrating the final day of KCRW’s Good Old Fashioned Pledge Drive because we know we’re going to reach our $25,000 match goal by midnight with your support!

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David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for September 29, 2021.

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for September 29, 2021

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for September 29, 2021.

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Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Gabriel Rios moved to Belgium as a teenager to study painting.

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Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Gabriel Rios moved to Belgium as a teenager to study painting.

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A balanced diet of indie grooves, modern psych, alternative R&B and straight up rock and roll.

Tyler Boudreaux's playlist, September 28, 2021

A balanced diet of indie grooves, modern psych, alternative R&B and straight up rock and roll.

from Tyler Boudreaux

New music. Emerging artists. No boundaries. Served fresh every weeknight, 8-10pm.

Travis Holcombe's playlist, September 28, 2021

New music. Emerging artists. No boundaries. Served fresh every weeknight, 8-10pm.

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From TikTok to YouTube to Instagram, influencers are advertising products on their feeds.

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From TikTok to YouTube to Instagram, influencers are advertising products on their feeds.

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LA County District Attorney George Gascon plans to dismiss almost 60,000 cannabis convictions.

Nearly 60,000 cannabis convictions in LA are about to get dismissed

LA County District Attorney George Gascon plans to dismiss almost 60,000 cannabis convictions.

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This year is on track to be California’s worst wildfire season. With more wildfires comes more smoke and more health problems.

As wildfires burn up and down California, residents are experiencing smoke days more often

This year is on track to be California’s worst wildfire season. With more wildfires comes more smoke and more health problems.

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