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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Remembering Dodger legend Fernando Valenzuela’s impact on Latino LA

    Longtime Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela died on Tuesday at age 63. “Fernandomania” in 1981 left an indelible mark on LA and its Mexican American community.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Oct 23, 2024 • 1 min read

    Longtime Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela died on Tuesday at age 63. “Fernandomania” in 1981 left an indelible mark on LA and its Mexican American community.

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    High stakes in Harris-Trump race, tribute to Dodger great Fernando Valenzuela
    1. 0:00What could happen during another Trump presidency?
    2. 13:02Former Democratic campaign director on how Harris needs to step up
    3. 29:35Remembering Dodger legend Fernando Valenzuela’s impact on Latino LAYou’re reading this
    4. 41:43Roasting a chicken? Use maple syrup, melted butter
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    The full episode

    3 of 4
    High stakes in Harris-Trump race, tribute to Dodger great Fernando Valenzuela
    1. 0:00What could happen during another Trump presidency?
    2. 13:02Former Democratic campaign director on how Harris needs to step up
    3. 29:35Remembering Dodger legend Fernando Valenzuela’s impact on Latino LAYou’re reading this
    4. 41:43Roasting a chicken? Use maple syrup, melted butter
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