Delmar Watson, L.A. Photojournalist, 82; Stick it to 'em; Dinner Party Download; Roky Erickson, Resurrected; R.I.P. Rosie the Riveter; Fiddling with Tradition; Meet Dracula, Jr.; Herbal Taste Test; High Stakes at Santa Anita; Emptying the Archives; Their Bubble Burst; Norwegian Black Metal; Don't Bite it, Lick it!; The Bible Props Up '8,' Really?
Delmar Watson, L.A. Photojournalist, 82
Watson, who died Sunday, was a member of L.A.'s First Family of Photographers. At one point, four of the five dailies had Watson brothers on staff. Here's the interview he did with Off-Ramp's John Rabe in 2007.
Stick it to 'em
John and KUSC opera host Duff Murphy get their flu shots.
Dinner Party Download
In ten minutes, Dinner Party Download gives you everything you need to wow the crowd at this weekend's party.
Roky Erickson, Resurrected
Roky Erickson pioneered psychedelic rock in 1966 with the 13th Floor Elevators. This Halloween, Roky's playing at the El Rey Theater. Off-Ramp contributor Kevin Ferguson has the story.
R.I.P. Rosie the Riveter
We remember 107-year-old Marie Dey, one of the original "Rosie the Riveters" who worked in defense factories during World War II.
Fiddling with Tradition
Violinist and composer Mark O'Connor tells Queena Kim about creating a new "American Classical" music.
Meet Dracula, Jr.
Bela Lugosi, Jr. talks about living with his father, who made his name as Count Dracula on stage and screen.
Herbal Taste Test
KPCC's General Manager Mark Crowley joins John Rabe, Queena Kim as they try traditional remedies from a Chinese herb store.
High Stakes at Santa Anita
Nick Roman handicaps the Breeders Cup, which is horse racing's richest weekend and takes place this weekend at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia.
Emptying the Archives
This Saturday, local historians dig up all things local and legendary as part of the Third Annual Library Archives Bazaar. John asks organizer Susan Anderson what might turn up.
Their Bubble Burst
KPCC's Susan Valot talks to local realtors about life after the real estate bust.
Norwegian Black Metal
Until the Light Takes Us, a documentary premiering at AFI Fest, profiles a group of Norwegian musicians some of whom who dressed like corpses and started a violent crime spree in the early 90s. Dinner Party Download's Rico Gagliano spoke with filmmakers Audrey Ewell and Aaron Aites.
Don't Bite it, Lick it!
A US Postal Service stamp shows Dracula as played by actor Bela Lugosi in the 1931 classic horror movie.
The Bible Props Up '8,' Really?
Listener Robert Profaca of Long Beach is riled up about the huge ads the opponents of gay marriage are taking out in favor of Prop 8, which include quotes from the Bible. Profaca says they're hypocrites.
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