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Zócalo Public Square and Destination Crenshaw

Zócalo Public Square and Destination Crenshaw: How Do You Grow a Rose from Concrete?

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The CDC estimates 17 million Americans experience long COVID. What have patients and doctors learned about the mysterious illness?

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How K-pop and Korean soaps sparked a global interest in Korean food

"Modern Korean cuisine doesn't know any kind of stricture. It really is expanding at the speed of light."

Border Crossings: Navigating identity, language, and belonging

Authors Lauren Markham and Alexjandra Oliva share their own experiences with immigration and the history, ethics, and moral complexities of border crossings.

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Brian Eno pioneered “ambient music” and helped create the sounds of U2, David Bowie, and other rock stars. Multiple versions of a new documentary show his life and work.

Will the ‘Caitlin Clark effect’ boost LA Sparks ticket sales?

Basketball star Cailin Clark signed with the Indiana Fever, but she’s elevating the entire WNBA. Will a rising interest in women’s basketball boost the LA Sparks?

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from Second Opinion

Actress/producer Diarra Kilpatrick talks about her latest creation “Diarra From Detroit”, getting the supporting characters right, and political family life.

from The Treatment

Director Thom Zimny recounts how seeing the film “Koyaanisqatsi” led him to the ‘magic’ of using images and music together in storytelling.

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Emmy-winner Elisabeth Moss breaks down her new FX series “The Veil”, why she seeks out complex roles, and how her ballet background informs her work.

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The recent missile exchanges between Iran and Israel stirred fears of World War III, and while the action has cooled down, the uncertain path still looms with tension.

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The recent missile exchanges between Iran and Israel stirred fears of World War III, and while the action has cooled down, the uncertain path still looms with tension.

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Critics review the latest film releases: “Challengers,” “Uncropped,” “Egoist,” and “Alien” (re-release).

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More than a dozen horses died during the 2023 racing season at events like the Kentucky Derby and the Belmont Stakes. A new documentary looks at what’s behind the crisis.

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More than a dozen horses died during the 2023 racing season at events like the Kentucky Derby and the Belmont Stakes. A new documentary looks at what’s behind the crisis.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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Lost Notes introduces a pair of brothers - one from NASA, the other from Motown - who launched an entire musical universe from their Hollywood Hills hideout.

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Southern California’s Kareem Maddox, a former radio host and Princeton alum, will compete in 3x3 basketball for Team USA at the Paris Summer Olympics.

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Southern California’s Kareem Maddox, a former radio host and Princeton alum, will compete in 3x3 basketball for Team USA at the Paris Summer Olympics.

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