Soundtrack of Your Life; Song Stories; Going Super Sonic; Jobbing at the County Fair; Sad Life, Great Writer; Film, Music, Art and Sport?; Not The End; Getty Receives the Go on Antiquities; Solar Convention in Long Beach; You're listening...
Soundtrack 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.
Song Stories
Clarence McDonald tells John Rabe stories about Ray Charles, Eubie Blake and other musicians he's worked with.
Going Super Sonic
The legendary Chuck Yeager tells KPCC's Nick Roman about breaking the sound barrier 60 years ago.
Jobbing 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.
Sad Life, Great Writer
Commentator Marc Haefele says hardboiled novelist Ross Macdonald deserves more attention. Like many of his characters, Macdonald led a sad life.
Film, Music, Art and Sport?
Swerve celebrates all four. The festival is underway at Barnsdall Park in Los Angeles. John talks to organizer Jonathan Wells.
Not 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.
Getty 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.
Solar Convention in Long Beach
Doualy Xaykaothao goes to the nation's biggest conference on solar power.
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