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Former wildland firefighter Kelly Ramsey’s new memoir is about the mental and physical cost of being on the frontlines of California’s largest blazes.

Former wildland firefighter Kelly Ramsey’s new memoir is about the mental and physical cost of being on the frontlines of California’s largest blazes.

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Memo Torres extols the pozole at Doña Ana

Memo Torres discovers a pozole palace in the San Fernando Valley.

Love Letters to LA: East LA and Boyle Heights

High school student Jess shares her love for LA with a special shout-out to her family’s piñata business.

Tons of tomatoes in your garden or kitchen? Try these unconventional recipes

Each summer, tomatoes arrive in a kaleidoscope of shapes and colors. Ripe tomatoes are so good that most ways to prepare them are very simple. Here are unusual recipes to try.

Weekend film reviews: ‘Elio,’ ‘The Damned,’ ‘Meeting with Pol Pot’

Critics review the latest film releases: “Elio,” “The Damned,” “Meeting with Pol Pot,” and “Scarecrow in a Garden of Cucumbers.”

“Jaws,” which turns 50 this week, was shot as an “incredible exercise in suspense.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Jesse Armstrong offers a sharp take on power in the show “Mountainhead,” where four tech billionaires ignore the looming dangers of AI as the world unravels around them.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Oakland-based duo Tune-Yards has long sung about racism, gender, and white privilege. Their new album aims to inspire political change.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

It’s often hard to let go of traditions, but it's time to rethink the role of anatomy dissections.

from Second Opinion

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 Reporter Brian Reed re-examines everything about journalism, the profession he thought he knew. In the middle of making his second hit podcast, Brian got sued. Accused.

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Reporter Brian Reed re-examines everything about journalism, the profession he thought he knew. In the middle of making his second hit podcast, Brian got sued. Accused.

 Evan Kleiman explores current events, social phenomena, history and culture through the lens of food.

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 This season on Lost Notes: Groupies. Women of the Sunset Strip from the Pill to Punk.

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Actor and writer Jason Segal tells us what it’s like to work on his acclaimed Apple TV+ series “Shrinking,” and shares comedy writing advice from Judd Apatow.

Jason Segel talks ‘Shrinking’ and aspiring to Paul Giamatti’s career

Actor and writer Jason Segal tells us what it’s like to work on his acclaimed Apple TV+ series “Shrinking,” and shares comedy writing advice from Judd Apatow.

from The Treatment

Writer-director Halina Reijn shares her appreciation for Henrik Ibsen's play "Hedda Gabler" and unpacks its connection to “Babygirl.”

How “Hedda Gabler” influenced Halina Reijn’s ‘Babygirl’

Writer-director Halina Reijn shares her appreciation for Henrik Ibsen's play "Hedda Gabler" and unpacks its connection to “Babygirl.”

from The Treatment

“White Lotus” actor Jason Isaacs joins to chat all about his season three arc in Mike White’s much obsessed over HBO dramedy — and yes, there will be spoilers.

Jason Isaacs on tapping into Tim Ratliff’s desperation

“White Lotus” actor Jason Isaacs joins to chat all about his season three arc in Mike White’s much obsessed over HBO dramedy — and yes, there will be spoilers.

from The Treatment

The winds that whipped the Eaton Fire into infernos spared precious things: old family photos, postcards, and kids’ art. One Altadena resident tracks down the lost ephemera.

Wildfire victims turn to photo detective to recover images

The winds that whipped the Eaton Fire into infernos spared precious things: old family photos, postcards, and kids’ art. One Altadena resident tracks down the lost ephemera.

from KCRW Features

TV director (and actor) Adam Arkin shares insights from his time spent working on “Poker Face.” Plus, he contributes to the nepo baby discourse.

Adam Arkin on ‘Poker Face’ and the truth about nepo babies

TV director (and actor) Adam Arkin shares insights from his time spent working on “Poker Face.” Plus, he contributes to the nepo baby discourse.

from The Business

Casey Elsass helps you decide what to bring to the party based on what type of guest you are.

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Casey Elsass helps you decide what to bring to the party based on what type of guest you are.

from Good Food

Charlotte Biltekoff explores the public's mistrust of processed foods and the food industry's misunderstanding of these concerns.

How mistrust and misunderstanding fuel the processed food debate

Charlotte Biltekoff explores the public's mistrust of processed foods and the food industry's misunderstanding of these concerns.

from Good Food

TikTok darling Claire Dinhut has a thing for condiments and finds creative ways to use them.

Unlocking new uses for the jams, mustards, and pickles lining your pantry

TikTok darling Claire Dinhut has a thing for condiments and finds creative ways to use them.

from Good Food

Tony Ramirez dusts off the barbecue for summer grilling and adds Filipino flair to live fire.

Filipino and Cajun touches flavor Tony Ramirez's barbecue recipes

Tony Ramirez dusts off the barbecue for summer grilling and adds Filipino flair to live fire.

from Good Food

The latest film releases include How to Train Your Dragon, Echo Valley, Materialists, and Prime Minister.

Weekend film reviews: ‘How to Train Your Dragon,’ ‘Echo Valley’

The latest film releases include How to Train Your Dragon, Echo Valley, Materialists, and Prime Minister.

from Weekend Film Reviews

Musical visionary Brian Wilson’s family announced on Wednesday that the Beach Boys’ co-founder died at 82.

Remembering Brian Wilson, how he resurrected his masterpiece ‘SMiLE’

Musical visionary Brian Wilson’s family announced on Wednesday that the Beach Boys’ co-founder died at 82.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Serve peaches on your favorite scone or pound cake with whipped cream, or stuff them with crumbled cookies and chocolate. Stone fruit also pairs well with fresh or briny cheeses.

Summer means stone fruit. Use them for pies, scones, salsa

Serve peaches on your favorite scone or pound cake with whipped cream, or stuff them with crumbled cookies and chocolate. Stone fruit also pairs well with fresh or briny cheeses.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Critics review the latest film releases: “How to Train Your Dragon,” “Echo Valley,” “Materialists,” and “Prime Minister.”

Weekend film reviews: ‘How to Train Your Dragon,’ ‘Echo Valley’

Critics review the latest film releases: “How to Train Your Dragon,” “Echo Valley,” “Materialists,” and “Prime Minister.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

A TV reporter from Kansas City hears about the brazen newspaper raids over in Marion.

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A TV reporter from Kansas City hears about the brazen newspaper raids over in Marion.

from Question Everything