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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Was last night Lebron James’ final game as a Laker?

    After the Denver Nuggets eliminated the Lakers from the NBA playoffs on Monday night, Lebron James refused to say whether or not he’ll be wearing purple and yellow next season.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Apr 30, 2024 • 1 min read

    After the Denver Nuggets eliminated the Lakers from the NBA playoffs on Monday night, Lebron James refused to say whether or not he’ll be wearing purple and yellow next season.

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    Trader Joe’s: Fun romp through global cuisine comes at a price
    1. 0:00Protesters want universities to divest from Israel, schools aren’t bending
    2. 8:34Is Trader Joe’s stealing food ideas from small producers?
    3. 17:28Supreme Court weighs power clash between workers and corporate giants
    4. 25:29Encore: ‘The Sympathizer’ offers fresh look at Vietnam War
    5. 39:59Was last night Lebron James’ final game as a Laker?You’re reading this
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      Madeleine Brand

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      Vice President of Talk Programming, KCRW

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      Amy Ta

      Digital News & Culture Editor

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      Randy Sklar

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      Jason Sklar

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    The full episode

    5 of 5
    Trader Joe’s: Fun romp through global cuisine comes at a price
    1. 0:00Protesters want universities to divest from Israel, schools aren’t bending
    2. 8:34Is Trader Joe’s stealing food ideas from small producers?
    3. 17:28Supreme Court weighs power clash between workers and corporate giants
    4. 25:29Encore: ‘The Sympathizer’ offers fresh look at Vietnam War
    5. 39:59Was last night Lebron James’ final game as a Laker?You’re reading this
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