Host Madeleine Brand looks at news, culture and emerging trends through the lens of Los Angeles.
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Teresa Livingstone is a musical comedian and professional clumsy lady. Join Teresa and her guests as they discuss their funniest or worst dates, gigs, school memories, holidays, or anything else they want to get off their chest.
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This is all about the English Premier League news here for all in the USA and across the other side of the pond too. All the latest gossip , transfers sagas , update on players Injuries. Then thoughts about games on over the weekends. All of the other teams across the Premier league ⚽️ 🔴⚪️⚫️⚽️ My twitter account name is @SamPubcast follow me and leave your tweets . if you have and advice for me or and tips on how to make my show even better, send me your tweets and if you want me to talk abo ...
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Supervisor Barger on what went wrong during January’s fires
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LA County was plagued by understaffing, underfunding, plus outdated and unclear policies and procedures during January’s wildfires in Altadena and Pacific Palisades, according to a new independent review, commissioned by the LA County Board of Supervisors. Some Altadena residents want the state to investigate this too, which Supervisor Kathryn Barg…
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Meme del Real, from Café Tacvba to ‘La Montaña Encendida’
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A government shutdown is looming on Capitol Hill. Democrats are refusing to vote to fund the government unless Republicans negotiate on health care and other demands. The state of Oregon – and the city of Portland – are suing the Trump administration to block the deployment of the state’s National Guard. The suit comes after Trump ordered federal t…
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Send me your best embarrassing story. Text or voice note here Welcome to another episode of Scundered – the podcast where Teresa Livingstone chats to brilliant guests about their most embarrassing, outrageous, and downright scunderful stories. This week’s guest is comedian James McKegney (aka Captain Titty Sprinkles / Mystical Imp). James shares: W…
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U.S. Forest Service lifts mask ban. CA firefighter reacts
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Wildland firefighters are now allowed to wear masks on the job to protect against smoke, but there are cultural and practical hurdles to widespread adoption. In the latest season of KCRW’s Question Everything, host Brian Reed sets out to reform Section 230, the provision in communications law that protects tech companies and social media from liabi…
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‘Long Story Short’: Jewish family drama, grief, humor
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What does President Trump's rambling, hour-long speech before the U.N. General Assembly mean for other countries, and how will world leaders respond to his accusations that their "countries are going to hell?" Experience heartbreak, hilarity, and the chaos of a very real Jewish family. From the mind behind BoJack Horseman, Raphael Bob-Waksberg talk…
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Pentagon to reporters: Get permission before publishing
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Jimmy Kimmel is back on air – but not on stations owned by media giants Nexstar and Sinclair, whose standoff with Kimmel could shape the future of late-night TV. New Pentagon restrictions on journalists are the latest in a series of actions by the Trump administration to control coverage and weaken First Amendment protections for the press. A new d…
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Jarvis Cocker on Pulp’s ‘More,’ growing up, second marriage
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The effort to turn Charlie Kirk into a martyr reflects the rising tide of Christian nationalism (00:00 - 11:43). President Trump is demanding the prosecutions of James Comey, Letitia James, and Adam Schiff — echoing Richard Nixon’s “Saturday Night Massacre” (11:45 - 21:31). Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker talks about the Britpop band’s first album in 2…
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17. Scundered with The String Ninjas: Gavin Ferris and Mick Conlon
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Send me your best embarrassing story. Text or voice note here This week on Scundered, Teresa is joined by the brilliant Belfast duo The String Ninjas – Mick Conlon and Gavin Ferris We dive into: Their hilarious (and slightly disastrous) attempts at gig promotion. The truth about “looping” and why they don’t actually do it! Embarrassing school music…
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Jimmy Kimmel: Latest victim of Trump’s war on speech he doesn’t like
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ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show indefinitely after threats from the Federal Communications Commission. The move has broader implications for press freedom in the Trump era. New Yorker fact checkers go to extraordinary lengths to nail down the truth. It’s a rarity in today’s media landscape. Critics review the latest film releases: “Him…
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Huntington Beach’s complicated history of white supremacy
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White supremacists recently disrupted memorials for Charlie Kirk in Huntington Beach. Their presence reignited concerns about hate groups in the community. Over the past decade, people have increasingly used medications that affect the brain and induce drowsiness, which are problematic in increasing the risk of falls. Amid severe hunger in Gaza, “B…
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James Conlon on his last season with LA Opera
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Slain right-wing activist Charlie Kirk combined organizational acumen and internet savvy to build a political machine. Now his death is being used to justify a crackdown on the left. Actor, filmmaker, and activist Robert Redford died today at 89. He made dozens of legendary movies and founded the Sundance Film Festival. LA Opera Music Director Jame…
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Audiences are ‘still so obsessed’ with Lindsey Buckingham, Stevie Nicks
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The 2025 state legislative session has ended. Hundreds of approved bills include measures to unmask cops, boost oil drilling, and increase pay for incarcerated firefighters. A bill banning law enforcement officers from covering their faces is sitting on Gavin Newsom’s desk. Does California have the power to regulate federal agents? “The Pitt” earne…
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Send me your best embarrassing story. Text or voice note here Comedian Ian Thomson joins Teresa to swap hilarious and toe-curling stories of embarrassment! From Teresa’s French school trip the exchange family would rather forget, to Ian’s unexpected wake-up call from the RUC at boarding school – nothing is off limits. They also chat about the art o…
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Prop 50 could tip the balance of power in Congress
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A former Obama staffer was meeting a Project 2025 author when she got news of Charlie Kirk’s death. KCRW discusses political violence and a plea for calm. Voters are bombarded by mailers and ads for and against Prop 50, which would allow California's legislature to redraw its Congressional maps mid-decade. Millions are pouring in from unions, billi…
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Economic check-in: National and Hollywood
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An economist explains that people are staying put in their current jobs amid economic uncertainty, it’s tougher to find a new role, and mass deportation policies are affecting the overall economy. Twenty-two TV series were just awarded the first round of expanded Hollywood tax credits. Is it enough to breathe life back into the industry? Families i…
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Safety or income? Immigrants make hard choice amid ICE raids
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Many immigrants have feared going to work amid ICE raids. Weekly earnings for immigrant renters fell 62% this summer, according to The Rent Brigade’s recent survey. As the trial for an alleged assassin of President Trump begins this week, KCRW looks back on September 1975, when two different women had plans to kill President Gerald Ford. A small-to…
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In a 6-3 vote, the Supreme Court overturned a lower court ruling that temporarily blocked federal immigration agents from indiscriminately arresting people on sidewalks, at Home Depots, swap meets, etc. Santa Monica is on the verge of a fiscal emergency as massive sex abuse settlements and shrinking revenues stretch city services, reflecting a wide…
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15. Scundered with David Doherty-Jebb
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Send me your best embarrassing story. Text or voice note here Northern Ireland Comedian and Podcaster, David Doherty-Jebb joins Teresa to share his wildest, most embarrassing stories—from chaotic gigs to bizarre travel disasters. You’ll hear how David went from teaching English in Spain (with some very awkward mix-ups) to surviving nightmare heckle…
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Eames House survived the Palisades Fire. KCRW gets a tour
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The Trump administration halted major offshore wind projects in the Northeast, citing cost and national security concerns. Environmental advocates say wind power is key to meeting clean energy goals. The Eames House survived the Palisades Fire, underwent smoke remediation and other repairs, and reopened in late July. Vladimir Nabokov’s “Lolita” is …
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3 West Coast states form health alliance to counter info from Trump
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Today, the governors of CA, OR, and WA launched a health pact to coordinate their states’ vaccine recommendations and “ensure residents remain protected by science, not politics.” A deadly U.S. airstrike on a boat in the Caribbean signals a more aggressive turn in the war on drugs. In 2020, Quibi offered phone-based 10-minute (or less) videos. Now,…
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