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    Back to Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    How to prepare for a fire evacuation

    As fires continue to rage throughout the region, many are facing potential evacuation. Cal Fire has a list of things to have in your bag before you go, from family photographs to snacks.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Dec 7, 2017 • 49m Listen

    Photo of Go! Evacuation Guide courtesy of Cal Fire

    In this episode

    5 stories
    1. 0:00

      'It hurts to breathe:' Scenes from Ojai as fires rage on

      For the third day fires are ravaging Southern California, and there’s not much relief in sight. The worst is in Ventura County, where the Thomas Fire has burned around 100,000 acres.

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      6 min
    2. 6:38

      What you need in your bag before you evacuate

      Forecasters are predicting more gusty winds and dry weather through Saturday. That means the fires burning around Southern California could continue to spread. Cal Fire explains what should be in your bag so you’re ready to go.

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      5 min
    3. 11:47

      Sen. Al Franken resigns after sexual harassment accusations

      Democratic Senator Al Franken has been accused of groping and kissing women without their consent. He has apologized for some of his actions and denied others.

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      11 min
    4. 22:57

      Women commercial directors fight 'Mad Men' culture

      In the post-Harvey Weinstein world, there’s been less talk about misogyny in the advertising industry than in the worlds of film and television. However, some women are organizing to change how female commercial directors are treated.

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      14 min
    5. 37:07

      How The Nutcracker became an American tradition

      It’s Nutcracker season! There are at least a dozen productions of The Nutcracker in and around Los Angeles this month. It might be the most popular ballet in the world. But when it premiered in St.

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      12 min
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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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      Gina Pollack

      Producer

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      Sarah Sweeney

      Vice President of Talk Programming, KCRW

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      Michell Eloy

      Former Producer/Line Editor, Press Play

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    In this episode

    5 stories
    1. 0:006 min

      'It hurts to breathe:' Scenes from Ojai as fires rage on

    2. 6:385 min

      What you need in your bag before you evacuate

    3. 11:4711 min

      Sen. Al Franken resigns after sexual harassment accusations

    4. 22:5714 min

      Women commercial directors fight 'Mad Men' culture

    5. 37:0712 min

      How The Nutcracker became an American tradition

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