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For the broadcast of June 14, 2008
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listenStay-At-Home Dad

Pulitzer Prize winning reporter Charlie LeDuff talks about giving up his jet-set life to become a stay-at-home dad.



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listenMYOB

Jeff Girod sounds off at busybodies who want him and wife to reproduce.



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listenDad's in Jail

Meet Jim Gates, a middle-aged guy who recently picked his dad up from prison. Philip Gates was arrested for protesting at the School of the Americas.


listenDad's in Jail - Part II

Jim Gates picks up his dad from jail.




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listenIt's A Good Day to Be a Songwriter in L.A.

Singer-Songwriter Priscilla Ahn talks to Off-Ramp contributor Christina Huh about her debut album A Good Day.


Off-Ramp Exclusive: Priscilla Ahn Plays the "Boob Song"






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listenRetro Surf Photos

Surfing photographer Maggie Marsek catches the 70s vibe - and big waves - with her dreamy color photos.



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listenAlice in Puppetland

Miniature puppets march on Disney Hall, which is hosting a Toy Theater Festival this weekend. Off-Ramp contributor Ekene Okobi checks out their new rendition of Alice in Wonderland.



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listenFather's Day Traditions

Actor Christopher Murray talks to John about the father-child tradition of turning a chunk of wood into a toy car.


listenDecoding the Graduation Garb

Off-Ramp producer Queena Kim asks UCLA's Meg Sullivan about the history of graduation gowns, hats and hoods.
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On June 21: Exclusive! Clint Eastwood on his life and work. Plus, Chicano art advocate Cheech Marin walks Off-Ramp through a new exhibit, and Russ Parsons snags the food world's Oscar.

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