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    Jumping the line to get COVID vaccines

    Older adults and essential workers are currently flooding COVID-19 vaccination sites. But every once in a while, someone who’s not officially eligible jumps the line by finding an expiring dose, taking advantage of a loophole, or lying.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Mar 31, 2021 • 25m Listen

    Older adults and essential workers are currently flooding COVID-19 vaccination sites. But every once in a while, someone who’s not officially eligible jumps the line by finding an expiring dose, taking advantage of a loophole, or lying. Some of those people explain why they don’t regret doing whatever it takes to get vaccinated.

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    3 stories
    1. 0:00

      Getting COVID vaccines early: Angelenos explain how they pulled it off

      Older adults and essential workers are currently flooding COVID-19 vaccination sites. But every once in a while, someone who’s not officially eligible jumps the line by finding an expiring dose, taking advantage of a loophole, or lying.

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      8 min
    2. 8:04

      Ethnic studies teachers: How to train California’s next generation

      More and more school districts have already implemented ethnic studies programs, and college educators are developing programs to train the next generation of ethnic studies teachers.

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      10 min
    3. 18:18

      Celebrate artists of color: ‘Shattered Glass’ at Jeffrey Deitch gallery, ‘Chinatown’ at Bel Ami gallery

      The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is opening its doors again on April 1. Other galleries are open already — visitors just have to make appointments ahead of time.

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      Steve Chiotakis

      Afternoon News Anchor

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Jenna Kagel

      Radio producer

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      Kathryn Barnes

      Producer, Reporter

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    In this episode

    3 stories
    1. 0:008 min

      Getting COVID vaccines early: Angelenos explain how they pulled it off

    2. 8:0410 min

      Ethnic studies teachers: How to train California’s next generation

    3. 18:187 min

      Celebrate artists of color: ‘Shattered Glass’ at Jeffrey Deitch gallery, ‘Chinatown’ at Bel Ami gallery

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