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The final episode of “Game of Thrones” aired Sunday after eight seasons. Its main theme song, “A Song of Fire and Ice,” has become iconic and recognizable among millions of fans.

Ramin Djawadi on creating the music for ‘Game of Thrones’

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from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

California State Senator Scott Wiener’s controversial housing bill, SB 50, has been shelved for debate until next year.

Ambitious housing bill SB 50 gets shelved until next year

California State Senator Scott Wiener’s controversial housing bill, SB 50, has been shelved for debate until next year.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

LA is often called a concrete jungle, but it’s teeming with wild animals, insects and plants. More than 5000 species of birds live here or pass through as they migrate up the coast.

Finding all the biodiversity in LA

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from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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