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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Sheila Kuehl on more COVID shutdowns, mask enforcement, testing

    LA County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl talks about the recent COVID-19 surge, balancing the health crisis with the economic crisis, possible fines for not wearing masks, and mixed messaging between the city and county over testing.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Jul 2, 2020 • 50m Listen

    LA County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl talks about the recent COVID-19 surge, balancing the health crisis with the economic crisis, possible fines for not wearing masks, and mixed messaging between the city and county over testing.

    In this episode

    4 stories
    1. 0:00

      ‘People in LA County flunked.’ Sheila Kuehl on the return COVID closures

      LA County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl talks about this COVID-19 surge, balancing the health crisis with the economic crisis, possible fines for not wearing masks, and mixed messaging between the city and county over testing.

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      11 min
    2. 10:37

      The see-saw of opening and closing, and what the means for restaurants

      Ahead of the Fourth of July weekend, Governor Gavin Newsom ordered that dining rooms in 19 counties must close again. The closures will last at least three weeks.

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      17 min
    3. 27:40

      Evan Kleiman’s favorite ice cream shops in LA

      Warmer temperatures mean ice cream season. Good Food host Evan Kleiman recommends LA spots with the best pints. Some are open for regular service, and others are just doing takeout and delivery.

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      8 min
    4. 35:36

      Leslie Odom Jr. is absolutely captivating in film version of ‘Hamilton,’ says critic

      Critics review “Hamilton,” a stage recording of Lin Manuel Miranda’s hit Broadway musical, available on Disney+; “Metamorphosis,” a Korean horror film; “The Truth,” about an actress who publishes her memoirs and then has a turbulent reunion with…

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      15 min
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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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    In this episode

    4 stories
    1. 0:0011 min

      ‘People in LA County flunked.’ Sheila Kuehl on the return COVID closures

    2. 10:3717 min

      The see-saw of opening and closing, and what the means for restaurants

    3. 27:408 min

      Evan Kleiman’s favorite ice cream shops in LA

    4. 35:3615 min

      Leslie Odom Jr. is absolutely captivating in film version of ‘Hamilton,’ says critic

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