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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    COVID-19 and kids, the auto industry’s future, and Evan Kleiman’s ‘beach pasta’

    On this episode of Press Play: How COVID-19 affects kids, and a mysterious illness similar to Kawasaki Disease; the author of a viral post about how the coronavirus spreads, and what we should do as California starts to open back up.

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    By Madeleine Brand • May 14, 2020 • 50m Listen

    On this episode of Press Play: How COVID-19 affects kids, and a mysterious illness similar to Kawasaki Disease; the author of a viral post about how the coronavirus spreads, and what we should do as California starts to open back up. Also the future of the auto industry in these quarantine times; KCRW’s Evan Kleiman with a beach pasta as the beaches partially reopen; our regular Friday film reviews, but on Thursday!

    In this episode

    5 stories
    1. 0:00

      PIMS: the mysterious illness affecting children that’s linked to COVID-19

      A mysterious illness affecting children in at least 17 states may be linked to the coronavirus. CNN reports doctors in these states are investigating potential cases in about 150 kids.

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      8 min
    2. 8:16

      Erin Bromage: How to know and avoid the risks of COVID-19

      The rules for COVID-19 prevention have been well established: Stay at home as much as possible; wear a mask when you’re out in public; and stay six feet away from others.

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      12 min
    3. 20:42

      What the future holds for the auto industry during COVID-19

      During the ongoing quarantine, many people are driving much less. So buying a new car may seem like a needless luxury. But for dealerships and car companies, it’s vital to attract new customers.

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      7 min
    4. 27:53

      Recipe: Evan Kleiman’s ‘Beach Pasta’ brings summer vibes to your kitchen

      LA County beaches are open to limited activities again ; you can walk, swim, and surf.

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      9 min
    5. 36:30

      Movie Review: ‘Capone’ is grotesque, with ‘violent scatological themes,’ says critic

      KCRW’s critics, Christy Lemire and Katie Walsh,review “Capone,” a biopic about the famous Chicago gangster; “How to Build a Girl,” based on Caitlin Moran’s semi-autobiographical novel; and “Mother’s Little Helpers,” the story of a mother who…

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      14 min
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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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      Sarah Sweeney

      Vice President of Talk Programming, KCRW

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      Associate producer

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    In this episode

    5 stories
    1. 0:008 min

      PIMS: the mysterious illness affecting children that’s linked to COVID-19

    2. 8:1612 min

      Erin Bromage: How to know and avoid the risks of COVID-19

    3. 20:427 min

      What the future holds for the auto industry during COVID-19

    4. 27:539 min

      Recipe: Evan Kleiman’s ‘Beach Pasta’ brings summer vibes to your kitchen

    5. 36:3014 min

      Movie Review: ‘Capone’ is grotesque, with ‘violent scatological themes,’ says critic

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