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Since stress for farmers is deeply intertwined with the land, social worker Kaila Anderson developed a tool to treat depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues among farmers.

Since stress for farmers is deeply intertwined with the land, social worker Kaila Anderson developed a tool to treat depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues among farmers.

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Critics review the latest film releases: “Smurfs,” “Eddington,” and “I Know What You Did Last Summer.”

How Medieval Plague Still Shapes Your Health

Nearly 700 years ago the plague wiped out half of Europe. The genetic impacts are still present today.

David Mamet hails ‘Villain’ as an all time great crime movie

Pulitzer Prize-winner David Mamet speaks on Michael Tuchner’s 1971 crime film "Villain," focusing on Richard Burton’s chilling portrayal of a psychopath.

Joshua Rofé on his captivating HBO docuseries ‘The Mortician’

Joshua Rofé tells us how he made “The Mortitician”—HBO’s most watched docuseries of the past five years.

Filmmaker Matt Tyrnauer tells us about his drive to document the full life of culinary legend Nobu Matushisa.

from The Treatment

Houses slated for demolition in LA are being relocated to Altadena by residents who lost their homes to the Eaton Fire and yearn to bring back historical character.

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We wrap up our two part conversation with Hollywood legend Barry Diller on the heels of his memoir “Who Knew?”

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Coming from a family of dairy operators, Vivian Straus honors Northern California's agricultural roots with the Cheese Trail.

from Good Food

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 This season on Lost Notes: Groupies. Women of the Sunset Strip from the Pill to Punk.

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LA Times restaurant critic Bill Addison drove up and down the state to determine California's 101 best places to eat.

101 places to eat on your next California road trip

LA Times restaurant critic Bill Addison drove up and down the state to determine California's 101 best places to eat.

from Good Food

Chef and fisherman Conner Mitchell says "yes" to locally caught bluefin tuna.

Zen and the art of fishing for bluefin tuna at Dudley Market

Chef and fisherman Conner Mitchell says "yes" to locally caught bluefin tuna.

from Good Food

In Half Moon Bay, chef Scott Clark left the pressure cooker of Michelin starred restaurants to cook in a train caboose on the side of Highway 1.

Making the most of coastal California cuisine

In Half Moon Bay, chef Scott Clark left the pressure cooker of Michelin starred restaurants to cook in a train caboose on the side of Highway 1.

from Good Food

Bernadette Berterretche Helton preserves Basque food and traditions at Centro Basco in Chino.

Preserving Basque cuisine and culture at Centro Basco

Bernadette Berterretche Helton preserves Basque food and traditions at Centro Basco in Chino.

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The latest film releases include Smurfs, Eddington, and I Know What You Did Last Summer. Weighing in are Tim Grierson, senior U.S.

Weekend film reviews: ‘Smurfs,’ ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’

The latest film releases include Smurfs, Eddington, and I Know What You Did Last Summer. Weighing in are Tim Grierson, senior U.S.

from Weekend Film Reviews

When used judiciously, lavender can add an air of mystery to a dish, amplifying flavor without calling attention to itself.

Lavender: add it to salads, roast chicken or pork

When used judiciously, lavender can add an air of mystery to a dish, amplifying flavor without calling attention to itself.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Michelle Huneven is rebuilding her home after the Eaton Fire.

‘Bug Hollow’ author on healing, finding love in chosen communities

Michelle Huneven is rebuilding her home after the Eaton Fire.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Once dominated by ceremonies and roses, reality TV dating is leveling up. “Love Island” has real-time twists, social media presence, and viewing parties.

Goodbye ‘The Bachelor.’ Reality TV fans are falling for ‘Love Island’

Once dominated by ceremonies and roses, reality TV dating is leveling up. “Love Island” has real-time twists, social media presence, and viewing parties.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

LA-based Caltex Records represents most mainstream Iranian music released since the 1950s. A 25-year-old Iranian immigrant founded it after the 1979 revolution.

LA-based Iranian record label brings you artists like Ramesh, Mahasti, Moein

LA-based Caltex Records represents most mainstream Iranian music released since the 1950s. A 25-year-old Iranian immigrant founded it after the 1979 revolution.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Relying heavily on AI makes your brain less active and less original, according to new research.

Using ChatGPT more lately? Scientists are wary of a cognitive cost

Relying heavily on AI makes your brain less active and less original, according to new research.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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from Second Opinion

Collaborative brother duo Chris and Paul Weitz join to discuss their hit Apple TV+ series “Murderbot,” which was just renewed for season 2.

Chris and Paul Weitz on knowing Alexander Skarsgård was their ‘Murderbot’

Collaborative brother duo Chris and Paul Weitz join to discuss their hit Apple TV+ series “Murderbot,” which was just renewed for season 2.

from The Treatment

Producer Will Packer shares how the message of resilience in “The Shawshank Redemption” became his personal inspiration.

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Producer Will Packer shares how the message of resilience in “The Shawshank Redemption” became his personal inspiration.

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