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Local news outlets have been disappearing nationwide ever since the dawn of the internet. The coronavirus pandemic hit them hard, causing even more advertising dollars to evaporate.

Local news outlets have been disappearing nationwide ever since the dawn of the internet. The coronavirus pandemic hit them hard, causing even more advertising dollars to evaporate.

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David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for October 29, 2020

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for October 29, 2020.

U.S. economy grows at record pace but still has a long way to go

U.S. GDP grew at a record 33.1% annualized pace in the third quarter, erasing some but not all of the damage done by the coronavirus recession.

Dodgers 3rd baseman tests positive for COVID-19 — then celebrates with teammates

Justin Turner was pulled from Game 6 of the World Series when his COVID-19 test came back positive. But when the Dodgers won, he joined in the gaiety — and now faces a "full investigation."

VoteMobile helps California wildfire victims and seniors cast their ballots

A new mobile voting center is cruising through Santa Cruz, Calif., this election season. It's especially important for people who lost their homes in recent wildfires.

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

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

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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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Dan Wilcox

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

Oct. 25 1 hr, 54 min

Raul Campos

Soulful grooves and fresh remixes from Latin rhythms to indie rock.

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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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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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After a 15 year hiatus, our favorite quirky band Bent is back and getting ready to share an album’s worth of new music.

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 David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for October 29, 2020

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for October 29, 2020

 David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report

As museums face racial and economic problems, smaller institutions are showing progress

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Do windows have to be tiny to be green? No. City Hall East proves it

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 What smaller Thanksgiving gatherings and fewer events mean for turkey farmers

What smaller Thanksgiving gatherings and fewer events mean for turkey farmers

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 VoteMobile helps California wildfire victims and seniors cast their ballots

VoteMobile helps California wildfire victims and seniors cast their ballots

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Authoritarianism in America: What it means for Republicans and Democrats

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Joji: ‘Gimme Love’

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

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 In ‘Coming Home Again,’ a son cares for his mom as she battles stomach cancer

In ‘Coming Home Again,’ a son cares for his mom as she battles stomach cancer

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A new mobile voting center is cruising through Santa Cruz, Calif., this election season. It's especially important for people who lost their homes in recent wildfires.

VoteMobile helps California wildfire victims and seniors cast their ballots

A new mobile voting center is cruising through Santa Cruz, Calif., this election season. It's especially important for people who lost their homes in recent wildfires.

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In the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement, many people are looking at how cultural institutions may have helped further racial inequality.

As museums face racial and economic problems, smaller institutions are showing progress

In the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement, many people are looking at how cultural institutions may have helped further racial inequality.

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When it comes to Trump, John Kobylt says most of his listeners’ views haven’t changed. “They've accepted Trump is crazy.

‘They've accepted Trump is crazy’: KFI host John Kobylt on his listeners’ political views

When it comes to Trump, John Kobylt says most of his listeners’ views haven’t changed. “They've accepted Trump is crazy.

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Vaccines commonly contain adjuvants — substances that help fire up people’s immune systems.

COVID vaccine: Can immunity-boosting compounds from a Chilean tree help?

Vaccines commonly contain adjuvants — substances that help fire up people’s immune systems.

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That abandoned building your city wants to save could turn into a frightening money pit.

Joe Mathews: Beware of Ghosts

That abandoned building your city wants to save could turn into a frightening money pit.

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Exploring Berlin's influence on Techno, Electro and left field culture.

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Exploring Berlin's influence on Techno, Electro and left field culture.

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Win or lose, Joe Biden has a personal story of tragedy and ultimate survival.

Authoritarianism in America: What it means for Republicans and Democrats

Win or lose, Joe Biden has a personal story of tragedy and ultimate survival.

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Joji’s talent can be quantified by his selective collaborations with artists like Diplo, Omar Apollo and Yves Tumor — who have all returned the favor with contributions to the artist’s…

Joji: ‘Gimme Love’

Joji’s talent can be quantified by his selective collaborations with artists like Diplo, Omar Apollo and Yves Tumor — who have all returned the favor with contributions to the artist’s…

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Raul Campos sits in for Anne with 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…

Raul Campos guest hosts, October 29, 2020

Raul Campos sits in for Anne with 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…

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

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

Garth Trinidad's playlist, October 28, 2020

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

from Garth Trinidad

These days it is possible for a building to be entirely clad in glass and still get top marks for environmental sustainability.

Do windows have to be tiny to be green? No. City Hall East proves it

These days it is possible for a building to be entirely clad in glass and still get top marks for environmental sustainability.

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After the victory, fans at Dodger Stadium headed to downtown. People banged pots and pans in their cars as fireworks went off.

Fans celebrate World Series win at Dodgers Stadium and downtown LA

After the victory, fans at Dodger Stadium headed to downtown. People banged pots and pans in their cars as fireworks went off.

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Josh Barro and Ken White talk about why a judge says the president is not an employee of the federal government and that he did not deny a sexual assault allegation in his official…

Bad cases make bad law

Josh Barro and Ken White talk about why a judge says the president is not an employee of the federal government and that he did not deny a sexual assault allegation in his official…

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On Tuesday night, the LA Dodgers won their first World Series in 32 years, defeating the Tampa Bay Rays in game six.

Dodgers’ World Series victory brings big cheer to LA

On Tuesday night, the LA Dodgers won their first World Series in 32 years, defeating the Tampa Bay Rays in game six.

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In 1995, The New Yorker published a personal essay called “Coming Home Again,” in which author Chang-rae Lee recalled his relationship with his mother.

In ‘Coming Home Again,’ a son cares for his mom as she battles stomach cancer

In 1995, The New Yorker published a personal essay called “Coming Home Again,” in which author Chang-rae Lee recalled his relationship with his mother.

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Two tight races are happening in northern LA County. They feature different strategies from Republicans looking to win voters in a purple part of the state.

Some California districts are turning purple. How Republicans are adapting

Two tight races are happening in northern LA County. They feature different strategies from Republicans looking to win voters in a purple part of the state.

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Mismanagement, corruption charges, dubious design plans and a series of technical mishaps led to delay after delay since the first scheduled opening of the Berlin Brandenburg Airport…

Curse or blessing? Long-delayed Berlin airport will open amid a pandemic, nearly a decade later than originally planned

Mismanagement, corruption charges, dubious design plans and a series of technical mishaps led to delay after delay since the first scheduled opening of the Berlin Brandenburg Airport…

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David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for October 28, 2020.

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for October 28, 2020

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for October 28, 2020.

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