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AirTalk FOR January 18, 2019

Amidst LAUSD teachers’ strike, we talk with California education superintendent Tony Thurmond

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Amidst LAUSD teachers’ strike, we talk with California education superintendent Tony Thurmond

Tony Thurmond earlier this month was sworn in as the state’s education superintendent.
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AirTalk asks: Why are Americans drinking less alcohol?

Alcohol consumption in the U.S. dropped 0.8 percent in 2018.
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As Democrats launch presidential bids, what does it take to make a campaign machine?

Donations. Likes. Policy chops. These are typically on the list when candidates want to launch a presidential campaign. But since the 2016 presidential election, the rules are evolving.
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FilmWeek: ‘Glass,’ ‘The Standoff at Sparrow Creek,’ ‘La Religieuse’ and more

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Justin Chang and Lael Loewenstein review this weekend’s new movie releases.
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From ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ to ‘The French Connection’ Oscar-nominated cinematographer Caleb Deschanel and the FilmWeek critics discuss the best-shot films of the 20th century

Earlier this month, in celebration of their 100th anniversary, the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) released a list of the 100 best-photographed films of the 20th century, as voted on by ASC members.
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