Keasha Dumas Heath on KCRW
More from KCRW
Dying harms the planet. So CA legalized human composting
ScienceBody disposition can have a major environmental impact. That’s partly why 12 states and counting have legalized human composting in the past five years.
‘Making it’ is creating meaning: An entrepreneur’s story
Making ItJessica Wang works in LA’s competitive food industry. A financial scare nearly threw her off the path to opening her own brick-and-mortar shop.
Breaking's 1984 LA Olympics debut: The untold story before Paris
SportsHow Lionel Richie and a Soul Train dancer helped take break dancing from the streets of LA to the Olympic stage, 40 years before becoming an official Olympic sport in Paris.
‘Making it’ is having a platform: A content creator’s story
Making ItKaren reflects on when her online following gave her financial freedom for the first time.
Cell Dogs offers second chances for inmates, rescued canines
AnimalsCell Dogs rescues canines from local shelters and facilitates pup training programs at correctional facilities.
Family behind Hollywood Arby’s says goodbye after 55 years
HistoryMarilyn Leviton, 91, ran the Hollywood Arby’s with her family for decades. Since they closed it in June, customers have joined in mourning the end of an era.
Son of late ‘Famous Amos’ reflects on dad’s joy and optimism
HistoryThe founder of Famous Amos Cookies, Wallace “Wally” Amos, died this week at age 88.
‘Making it’ is setting your own schedule: An artist’s story
Making ItFor Matt Allen, the artist's life is a constant hustle to diversify your skills. He reflects on his success and finding balance.
OC residents look for cheaper housing, but where?
Orange CountyMore than a third of people living in Orange County are thinking about relocating somewhere else because of the high cost of living, according to a new UC Irvine poll .