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Sometimes the best way to cope with anxiety over the climate crisis is to focus on something you can control. So why not start with your trash?

Sometimes the best way to cope with anxiety over the climate crisis is to focus on something you can control. So why not start with your trash?

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Iconic video store Vidiots is reopening with bigger collection, movie theater

The beloved video store Vidiots reopens its doors this week with a bigger collection of film rarities, and a new movie theater.

In ‘Past Lives,’ Korean childhood sweethearts reunite in US

Celine Song’s film “Past Lives” is about what happens when a girl from Korea emigrates and leaves behind her childhood sweetheart, and they reconnect decades later.

These businesses are feeling the impact of writers’ strike. They’re not even part of Hollywood

Small businesses that support the film/TV industry are feeling the economic ripple effects of the ongoing Hollywood writers’ strike.

Post P-22, discovery of mountain lion kittens brings hope

A litter of three female mountain lion kittens was found in the Simi Hills. Can they capture the public’s imagination like P-22, not to mention survive as long?

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 Left, Right & Center is KCRW’s weekly politics show where we take on the tough, divisive issues you’re afraid to talk about with your own family.

Left, Right & Center

Left, Right & Center is KCRW’s weekly politics show where we take on the tough, divisive issues you’re afraid to talk about with your own family.

 In-depth interviews with the most innovative & influential people in entertainment, art, and pop culture. Hosted by film critic Elvis Mitchell, at KCRW.com.

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In-depth interviews with the most innovative & influential people in entertainment, art, and pop culture. Hosted by film critic Elvis Mitchell, at KCRW.com.

 Unbelievably true stories of chance encounters that changed the world. A pair of mail-order shoes that led to the film The Outsiders. A secret road to a California paradise.

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Unbelievably true stories of chance encounters that changed the world. A pair of mail-order shoes that led to the film The Outsiders. A secret road to a California paradise.

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Fanatic. This is a bit of a different show than we usually have for you. For tonight, it’s Garage Rock from the last century. Below tonight’s track list, I put in the notes I made.

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 You can cut landfill waste by 96%. Here’s how I did it

You can cut landfill waste by 96%. Here’s how I did it

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LA considers congestion pricing to ease traffic and pollution

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 Got COVID-era food benefits? Where are your meals coming from now?

Got COVID-era food benefits? Where are your meals coming from now?

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Encore: Garden veggies, fast food: How presidential meals shaped US

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 Casey DeSantis: Asset or liability to husband’s presidential hopes?

Casey DeSantis: Asset or liability to husband’s presidential hopes?

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Big voting rights, redistricting cases still on SCOTUS docket

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MBE playlist May 31: Rusty Santos “Mirror (Feat. Panda Bear)” premiere

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 Keith Haring’s work brings music, activism, play to The Broad Museum

Keith Haring’s work brings music, activism, play to The Broad Museum

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Meridian Brothers activate ‘El Grupo Renacimiento’ Live From KCRW HQ

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 Iconic video store Vidiots is reopening with bigger collection, movie theater

Iconic video store Vidiots is reopening with bigger collection, movie theater

 Greater LA

In ‘Past Lives,’ Korean childhood sweethearts reunite in US

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These businesses are feeling the impact of writers’ strike. They’re not even part of Hollywood

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Artist Keith Haring is known for painting radiant babies and barking dogs through simple line work. His first-ever LA museum exhibition is now at the Broad Museum.

Keith Haring’s work brings music, activism, play to The Broad Museum

Artist Keith Haring is known for painting radiant babies and barking dogs through simple line work. His first-ever LA museum exhibition is now at the Broad Museum.

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Casey DeSantis: Asset or liability to husband’s presidential hopes?

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With congestion pricing, the city would charge you for driving on busy roads or highways, maybe always or just during peak hours. LA Metro is expected to unveil details this summer.

LA considers congestion pricing to ease traffic and pollution

With congestion pricing, the city would charge you for driving on busy roads or highways, maybe always or just during peak hours. LA Metro is expected to unveil details this summer.

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Some car makers want to ditch AM radio. Congress might stop it

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CA’s top home insurer won’t issue new policies due to wildfire risk

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Catch the spacey-yet-fresh vibes of LA producer Rusty Santos’ latest outing with Panda Bear “Mirror” only in today’s MBE before it hits DSPs on June 1.

MBE playlist May 31: Rusty Santos “Mirror (Feat. Panda Bear)” premiere

Catch the spacey-yet-fresh vibes of LA producer Rusty Santos’ latest outing with Panda Bear “Mirror” only in today’s MBE before it hits DSPs on June 1.

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Meridian Brothers, the experimental project of Columbian composer Eblis Alvarez, brings “El Grupo Renacimiento” to life at KCRW HQ.

Meridian Brothers activate ‘El Grupo Renacimiento’ Live From KCRW HQ

Meridian Brothers, the experimental project of Columbian composer Eblis Alvarez, brings “El Grupo Renacimiento” to life at KCRW HQ.

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Jess was overjoyed when she got pregnant. But after giving birth, her reality spiraled out of control.

A loving parent experiences the fear and dislocation of postpartum psychosis

Jess was overjoyed when she got pregnant. But after giving birth, her reality spiraled out of control.

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Best Coast founder Bethany Cosentino has a debut solo album, Natural Disaster, coming just in time to soundtrack your summer on July 28.

Today’s Top Tune: Bethany Cosentino - ‘It's Fine’ (Radio Edit)

Best Coast founder Bethany Cosentino has a debut solo album, Natural Disaster, coming just in time to soundtrack your summer on July 28.

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Francesca Harding's playlist, May 30, 2023

Music to make you feel.

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Sonic Boom ferociously remixes A Place to Bury Strangers. Julian Casablancas’ The Voidz and King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard embrace their metal sides.

FREAKS ONLY playlist May 30: Time to get FREAK-ing heavy

Sonic Boom ferociously remixes A Place to Bury Strangers. Julian Casablancas’ The Voidz and King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard embrace their metal sides.

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A proposed expansion of the city’s “adaptive reuse” ordinance could make it easier to transform unused commercial and office buildings into residential units.

LA wants to make it easier to turn empty office buildings into housing

A proposed expansion of the city’s “adaptive reuse” ordinance could make it easier to transform unused commercial and office buildings into residential units.

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Little Dragon leads with, “Slugs of Love,” Jungle gets smooth on “Dominoes,” Arlo Parks returns with sophomore LP “My Soft Machine.”

KCRW’s Top 30: Little Dragon spins sonic gold

Little Dragon leads with, “Slugs of Love,” Jungle gets smooth on “Dominoes,” Arlo Parks returns with sophomore LP “My Soft Machine.”

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Big Supreme Court opinions usually drop in June, and there are several major cases left, including on voting rights, redistricting, and affirmative action.

Big voting rights, redistricting cases still on SCOTUS docket

Big Supreme Court opinions usually drop in June, and there are several major cases left, including on voting rights, redistricting, and affirmative action.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Prominent artificial intelligence leaders are warning that the technology could put humans at risk of extinction, on par with nuclear war and pandemics.

Why AI industry leaders are warning of human extinction

Prominent artificial intelligence leaders are warning that the technology could put humans at risk of extinction, on par with nuclear war and pandemics.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Rufus Wainwright talks about his new album “Folkocracy,” his past operas, and his upcoming Walt Disney Concert Hall show.

Rufus Wainwright wants to continue folk tradition with ‘Folkocracy”

Rufus Wainwright talks about his new album “Folkocracy,” his past operas, and his upcoming Walt Disney Concert Hall show.

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Georgia Pritchett says the joy of writing “Succession” is seeing the characters develop, often in a disturbing manner. She breaks down the series finale.

‘Succession’ writer Georgia Pritchett on who was ‘perfect’ for the job

Georgia Pritchett says the joy of writing “Succession” is seeing the characters develop, often in a disturbing manner. She breaks down the series finale.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Millions of Californians lost COVID-era food benefits at the end of March. Are you one of them? How are you getting by with less money for groceries?

Got COVID-era food benefits? Where are your meals coming from now?

Millions of Californians lost COVID-era food benefits at the end of March. Are you one of them? How are you getting by with less money for groceries?

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