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For the broadcast of September 29, 2007
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listenSoundtrack of Your Life

You might not have heard the name Clarence McDonald, but he produced and played on pop classics like "Summer Breeze," "How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You," and many other songs.


listenSong Stories

Clarence McDonald tells John Rabe stories about Ray Charles, Eubie Blake and other musicians he's worked with.




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listenGoing Super Sonic

The legendary Chuck Yeager tells KPCC's Nick Roman about breaking the sound barrier 60 years ago.

The interview will air on Patt Morrison on Monday





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listenJobbing at the County Fair

The LA County Fair is more than a showcase for livestock, entertainment, and deep fried delights. It delivers short-term jobs to thousands of Southlanders.



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listenSad Life, Great Writer

Commentator Marc Haefele says hardboiled novelist Ross Macdonald deserves more attention. Like many of his characters, Macdonald led a sad life.



listenFilm, Music, Art and Sport?

Swerve celebrates all four. The festival is underway at Barnsdall Park in Los Angeles. John talks to organizer Jonathan Wells.

(Image courtesy of Swerve Festival)





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listenNot The End

Joe Domanick analyzes the hung jury in the Phil Spector trial and how it saved Judge Fidlet from the indignity of an appeal.


listenGetty Receives the Go on Antiquities

The Getty's settlement with Italy means some big projects that had been on hold can now go ahead. The Getty is also gearing up for a big exhibit on California video art.
listenSolar Convention in Long Beach

Doualy Xaykaothao goes to the nation's biggest conference on solar power.
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