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Episode D source code What loneliness is doing to our brains and bodies
Loneliness can be as dangerous as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, says the U.S. surgeon general. It can also cause other health issues like heart disease, cancer, and accelerated aging.
Episode The Great Beyond
Angelina Fanous has been living with ALS for nearly a decade. She is almost fully paralyzed and losing her ability to speak. As she prepares for death, she’s thinking about the story she’ll leave behind.
Episode C source code ‘Gone to the Wolves’ brings LA’s 1980s metal scene back to life
In John Wray’s new novel “Gone to the Wolves,” the characters travel from Florida swamps to the 1980s Sunset Strip to Norway –– all in the name of metal.
Episode ‘Frog and Toad’ debut on TV, Hollywood writers call a strike
Arnold Lobel published his first book about the amphibian friends in 1970, and now his characters have a TV animated series. KCRW talks to Lobel’s kids, who work on the show.
Episode chemical/x-pdb Can LA get its CARE Court system running by December?
LA County, the epicenter of the state’s mental health crisis, is rushing to be one of the first with a CARE Court that could require treatment for mental illness.
Episode Troff document Indian guru becomes Instagram star, the Philippines wants to bolster US ties
Indian mystic Sadhguru is a spiritual adviser to Hollywood celebrities and the ultra-rich. He gained U.S. fame partly thanks to social media. What’s his appeal?
Episode Octet Stream Screen for prostate cancer (PSA)
While the death rate for prostate cancer has fallen over the past two decades, little of this is related to routine testing of older men.
Episode C header The future of AI: Its impact on creativity, humanity, and well being
How rapid advances in AI tech like ChatGPT impact human creativity, intellect, and our self determination — and its potential practical benefits in the mental health field.
Episode Alex Borstein, Tim Bogart, and Marc Maron on the Treat
This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes back Emmy-winning actress and comedian Alex Borstein, who’s currently starring in the fifth and final season of “The Marvelous Mrs.
Episode x-conference/x-cooltalk Leftovers, kombucha, cake walk for reproductive justice
With nearly 40% of the food bought in the U.S. tossed out, Tamar Adler finds delicious destinies for leftovers. The pandemic and an impulse to curb food waste led Balo Orozco to create Sunset Cultures, an artisanal kombucha and preserves company.
Episode ECMAScript program Megabanter: NBCUniversal scandal, Disney vs. DeSantis, Fox fires Carlson, strikes
The Business breaks down media’s week of upheaval, including the NBCUniversal scandal, Disney vs. DeSantis, Fox firing Tucker Carlson, and looming strikes.
Episode Next US presidential race: No desirable candidates?
Most Americans don’t want Biden and Trump running for president again. Lawmakers worry about TikTok’s threat to national security. And can country music bring us together?
Episode Interpreting for the U.S. Army of the Deaf
Robert Ham’s new film, Interpreters Wanted, sheds light on one of the most dangerous and underappreciated positions in the wars on terror.
Episode Off-shore wind farm leads to a tempest in Morro Bay
Commentator Joe Mathews says the federal government’s sale of off-shore wind leases is raising questions about the future of climate and community.
Episode LA poised to be leader in sustainable aquaculture and ‘blue tech’
From kelp farming to underwater robots, Los Angeles is becoming the Silicon Valley of the sea. For people experiencing homelessness, it can be tough to stay in touch with friends and family. The nonprofit Miracle Messages aims to make it easier.
Episode ECMAScript program Sour cherry pie season is here, Disney sues DeSantis
A proper cherry pie is made with sour, not sweet, cherries. You want a flaky, buttery crust and a nicely thickened filling. Evan Kleiman offers a recipe to try.
Episode Tipping is confusing. Here are tips to do it right
As more restaurants ask for tips and service fees, it can be hard to know where gratuity really counts. KCRW offers your go-to guide. The City of LA is writing new rules to keep pandemic-era outdoor dining going strong.
Episode Acting is personal for Carol Burnett, why eggs were once prized like diamonds
Vicki Lawrence got her start on “The Carol Burnett Show” more than 50 years ago. She talks about her friendship with the lead actress and reflects on past sketches.
Episode Diverging
No matter how hard producer Hannah Harris Green tried, there were certain areas of life where she found herself to be deficient — until she realized that a diagnosis could help relieve her shame instead of adding to it.
Episode City Nature Challenge: Help biologists discover rare species
The City Nature Challenge began as a friendly rivalry between LA and San Francisco. Now millions of people globally are helping biologists by taking photos of their local plants and animals.
Episode shell script Faraway restaurants with Kristen Kish, tribute to Harry Belafonte
Top Chef season 10 winner Kristen Kish’s new National Geographic series takes viewers to restaurants in some of the planet’s most remote corners.
Episode C source code Why Armenians in LA are moving back to their native country
SoCal has long been home to Armenian Americans, but now more of them are migrating in the other direction to build stronger ties to their heritage in Armenia.
Episode C source code Willie Nelson’s staying power in music, Tucker Carlson’s exit at Fox
Willie Nelson is performing at the Hollywood Bowl this weekend to celebrate his 90th birthday. KCRW’s Jeremy Sole shares some of his favorite tracks from the singer.
Episode Missing Black teens in CA could get their own Ebony Alert system
California lawmakers are looking into creating a system that is similar to Amber Alerts, but would be dedicated to young Black people who go missing in the state.
Episode Troff document Reducing added sugar in our diet
Simply providing information such as clear warning labels on restaurant menus can reduce added sugar consumption.
Episode The long reach of grief: How one death on 9/11 reverberates today
Over 20 years ago, the McIlvaine family lost their son in the 9/11 World Trade Center attacks. Jennifer Senior, a family friend and award-winning reporter, examines how they navigated their loss and explores what grief really means.
Episode Bill Hader, Kelly Reichardt + Michelle Williams, Adam Scott on The Treat
Bill Hader on “Barry” season four, Kelly Reichardt and Michelle Williams on new film “Showing Up,” and Adam Scott on loving “Tootsie.”
Episode ECMAScript program Curry leaves, funeral halva, custard pies
Culinary wunderkind Flynn McGarry's memoir demonstrates passion, discipline and maturity — and he's only 24. Zee Husain cultivates laksa leaves, huacatay, sambar cucumbers and kadipatta (curry leaf) plants.
Episode Encore: Aubrey Plaza, John Patton Ford on the student-loan anxiety thriller ‘Emily the Criminal’
This week, The Business revisits a conversation with actor Aubrey Plaza and director John Patton Ford about their film “Emily the Criminal.” When Plaza’s colleague handed her the script for the drama thriller, she was immediately struck by it.
Episode Should Senator Dianne Feinstein step down?
Is sexism driving the calls for Senator Dianne Feinstein to step down? Can Congress agree on the debt ceiling? Plus, Clarence Thomas is in hot water again.