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Aug 29 44 min

Zócalo Public Square connects people to ideas and to each other in an open, accessible, non-partisan and broad-minded spirit.

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The death of a Palestinian American in Santa Ana remains unsolved for 36 years

Alex Odeh, a Palestinian American activist, opened the door to the Santa Ana office of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee on October 11, 1985.

Orange County

The death of a Palestinian American in Santa Ana remains unsolved for 36 years

Alex Odeh, a Palestinian American activist, opened the door to the Santa Ana office of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee on October 11, 1985.

Oct. 18 from Greater LA

Mayim Bialik wants to be permanent ‘Jeopardy!’ host, but she may not be politically impartial enough

Entertainment

Mayim Bialik wants to be permanent ‘Jeopardy!’ host, but she may not be politically impartial enough

“Jeopardy!,” the long-running TV quiz show that rarely generates buzz, has been in the spotlight a lot more than usual lately.

Oct. 18 from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Why phones are like donuts and drugs, and how to be more disciplined in your usage

Science & Technology

Why phones are like donuts and drugs, and how to be more disciplined in your usage

The average smartphone user unlocks their device 50-80 times a day, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research.

Oct. 18 from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

'The Velvet Underground' film: How the band crossed artistic boundaries of the US establishment

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'The Velvet Underground' film: How the band crossed artistic boundaries of the US establishment

The Velvet Underground symbolized cool during the 1960s. With an experimental sound and transgressive lyrics, the Lou Reed-fronted band was managed by pop artist Andy Warhol.

Oct. 18 from Press Play with Madeleine Brand