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Many homeowners who lost everything in a wildfire had no idea they were at risk. Only two states require disclosing wildfire risk to buyers in the house hunting process.

Many homeowners who lost everything in a wildfire had no idea they were at risk. Only two states require disclosing wildfire risk to buyers in the house hunting process.

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Safety board blames California diving boat's owner for fire that killed 34

The fire started in the boat's salon, where divers had plugged in phones and other devices. Investigators pointed to the lack of a night watchman as a reason for high casualty numbers.

The final Biden-Trump debate is Thursday. Here's what you need to know

The debate likely marks President Trump's last chance to reach a massive audience as he trails Joe Biden in polls nationally and in key states.

Radha Blank on her autobiographical film ‘The Forty-Year-Old Version,’ race, and theater

“The Forty-Year-Old Version” won Best Director for an American Drama at Sundance this year. Radha Blank is the star, director and producer of the film.

Working moms bear the brunt of COVID’s economic effects. Their career gains could disappear

As many as one in four women are considering cutting back on their hours or leaving their jobs entirely, according to a recent study.

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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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An international mix of future soul, deep dance, indie rock, and jazz.

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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.

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Measure J would set aside 10% of locally-generated unrestricted money in LA County's budget — to be spent on alternatives to incarceration.

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‘Queer Eye’ star Tan France on happily proving people wrong

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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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 South LA drive-in play looks at race, class, COVID. The cast and crew want to build a thriving local arts community

South LA drive-in play looks at race, class, COVID. The cast and crew want to build a thriving local arts community

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Life for theater workers during COVID, and virtual performances to watch at home

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Previewing the World Series: LA Dodgers v. Tampa Bay Rays

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 HomeState wins KCRW and Gustavo’s Great Tortilla Tournament!

HomeState wins KCRW and Gustavo’s Great Tortilla Tournament!

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 California State Senator Scott Wiener on personal attacks by QAnon, and misinformation on social media

California State Senator Scott Wiener on personal attacks by QAnon, and misinformation on social media

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Andrew Do v. Sergio Contreras race for OC Board of Supervisors is about Vietnamese and Latino voters

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Republican and Democratic efforts to court the Latino vote in Orange County

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 Juana Molina: ‘Eras’ (NRMAL)

Juana Molina: ‘Eras’ (NRMAL)

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Morning Becomes Eclectic's playlist, October 21, 2020

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Garth Trinidad's playlist, October 20, 2020

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 In Residence: Perfume Genius covers Leonard Cohen and performs acclaimed new work

In Residence: Perfume Genius covers Leonard Cohen and performs acclaimed new work

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In Residence: Yuna debuts R&B-pop gem and covers the White Stripes in live performance video

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In Residence: Norah Jones performs a Dolly Parton classic and new album tracks

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 Radha Blank on her autobiographical film ‘The Forty-Year-Old Version,’ race, and theater

Radha Blank on her autobiographical film ‘The Forty-Year-Old Version,’ race, and theater

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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QAnon followers are targeting incumbent lawmakers with vicious online attacks and death threats. California State Senator Scott Wiener is one of those lawmakers.

California State Senator Scott Wiener on personal attacks by QAnon, and misinformation on social media

QAnon followers are targeting incumbent lawmakers with vicious online attacks and death threats. California State Senator Scott Wiener is one of those lawmakers.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Slauson Rec Theater Company has turned a parking lot into a stage for their latest play, which is inspired by frontline workers and touches upon race and class.

South LA drive-in play looks at race, class, COVID. The cast and crew want to build a thriving local arts community

The Slauson Rec Theater Company has turned a parking lot into a stage for their latest play, which is inspired by frontline workers and touches upon race and class.

from Greater LA

“If we lose these folks, we’re not just losing plays, we’re losing the folks that are teaching your kids, we’re losing folks in the classroom, we’re losing folks who really make our…

Life for theater workers during COVID, and virtual performances to watch at home

“If we lose these folks, we’re not just losing plays, we’re losing the folks that are teaching your kids, we’re losing folks in the classroom, we’re losing folks who really make our…

from Greater LA

UC Davis researchers found that about 110,000 new firearms were purchased statewide through mid-July.

Californians bought more than 100,000 new guns in early months of the pandemic

UC Davis researchers found that about 110,000 new firearms were purchased statewide through mid-July.

from KCRW Features

The Dodgers are going to the World Series — their third trip in four years.

Previewing the World Series: LA Dodgers v. Tampa Bay Rays

The Dodgers are going to the World Series — their third trip in four years.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

As novel coronavirus cases skyrocket across Germany and Europe, we talk about what we’ve learned since the start of the pandemic.

Germany VS COVID-19, Round 2: Can we avoid another lockdown?

As novel coronavirus cases skyrocket across Germany and Europe, we talk about what we’ve learned since the start of the pandemic.

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David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for October 21, 2020.

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for October 21, 2020

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for October 21, 2020.

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A daring and experimental artist Juana Molina will issue her first live album recorded at the NRMAL Festival in Mexico this week.

Juana Molina: ‘Eras’ (NRMAL)

A daring and experimental artist Juana Molina will issue her first live album recorded at the NRMAL Festival in Mexico this week.

from Today's Top Tune

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

Morning Becomes Eclectic's playlist, October 21, 2020

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

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

An international mix of future soul, deep dance, indie rock, and jazz.

Garth Trinidad's playlist, October 20, 2020

An international mix of future soul, deep dance, indie rock, and jazz.

from Garth Trinidad

In LA, designers, developers and elected officials are trying to figure out how to provide more affordable housing.

3D-printed structure in Fox Hills aims to disrupt housing design

In LA, designers, developers and elected officials are trying to figure out how to provide more affordable housing.

from Greater LA

In Orange County, one race to watch is for the seat on the County Board of Supervisors for District 1, which includes the cities of Santa Ana, Garden Grove, and Westminster.

Andrew Do v. Sergio Contreras race for OC Board of Supervisors is about Vietnamese and Latino voters

In Orange County, one race to watch is for the seat on the County Board of Supervisors for District 1, which includes the cities of Santa Ana, Garden Grove, and Westminster.

from Greater LA

There are millions of eligible voters in America, including 8 million in California alone.

Republican and Democratic efforts to court the Latino vote in Orange County

There are millions of eligible voters in America, including 8 million in California alone.

from Greater LA

This week, artists find unique ways to bridge connections in chaotic times.

How an artist builds connectivity across border walls

This week, artists find unique ways to bridge connections in chaotic times.

from Arts & Culture Stories

‘Queer Eye’ star Tan France on happily proving people wrong

Tan France: ‘Naturally Tan’

‘Queer Eye’ star Tan France on happily proving people wrong

from The Treatment

COVID-19 infection numbers are back on the rise nationwide. President Trump recently called Dr. Anthony Fauci “ a disaster ” during a phone call with his campaign staff.

What happened to the White House’s coronavirus task force?

COVID-19 infection numbers are back on the rise nationwide. President Trump recently called Dr. Anthony Fauci “ a disaster ” during a phone call with his campaign staff.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

New and old faves this week, from long-lost Thelonious Monk and Ella Fitzgerald to classic Latin soul, contemporary vibes, and more.

Rhythm Planet’s October Suite

New and old faves this week, from long-lost Thelonious Monk and Ella Fitzgerald to classic Latin soul, contemporary vibes, and more.

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The Affordable Care Act's future is uncertain and there's no end in sight to the pandemic. But for the 2021 insurance year consumers can expect to see modest increases in prices, if any.

The Affordable Care Act's fate is in flux but 2021 health plan prices are stable

The Affordable Care Act's future is uncertain and there's no end in sight to the pandemic. But for the 2021 insurance year consumers can expect to see modest increases in prices, if any.

from NPR