Andrew Charles on KCRW
More from KCRW
Olympics will go on in Tokyo despite local COVID surge
SportsThe 2021 Olympics in Tokyo are slated to start at the end of July. But last week, Japan declared a coronavirus-related state of emergency.
LA art experiences focus on how we heal from the pandemic
CoronavirusWE RISE is an initiative from the LA County Department of Mental Health that features 21 art experiences focusing on connection.
Marketing low value products
Health & WellnessIf COVID-19 has taught us anything, one lesson is that we need to rethink allowing promotions for treatments that are overdone, unnecessary, or not proven effective.
This mobile vaccination team fights fear and gang lines to protect LA’s most vulnerable
CoronavirusThe people getting COVID-19 vaccines tend to be whiter and more affluent. That’s why the city of LA deploys 10 mobile vaccination teams to some of the hardest-hit neighborhoods.
The science of friendship and its lessons for post-pandemic life
Health & WellnessFriendship is one of the most important components and predictors for emotional and physical well being.
New documentary ‘A Sexplanation’ explores stigma around sex
EntertainmentIt’s safe to say that for many people, high school sex education can lead to more confusion about sex, rather than answers.
What trees teach us about community and collaboration
EnvironmentTrees and forests have long been a source of inspiration for art and poetry.
Hospitalizing someone against their will
Health & WellnessInvoluntary hospitalization is not an easy decision to make and involves balancing ethical, moral and legal issues while trying to protect a person and society.
CA to drop mask mandate on June 15, grocery workers are wary
CoronavirusCalifornia officials say they'll adopt the CDC’s relaxed mask guidelines on June 15, giving the state a month to boost vaccination rates.