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More rain to hit California, what it means to be ‘woke’, short film Oscar nominee, ‘The Railroad Lady’
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Feb 20, 2017
Listen • 47:46
More rain to hit California, what it means to be ‘woke’, short film Oscar nominee, ‘The Railroad Lady’

California prepares for more rain, we ask what it means to be 'woke' in 2017, part one of this week's series featuring live action short film Oscar nominees.
File: Raindrops bead upon a windshield as a pedestrian walks through rain in downtown Los Angeles, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017.
File: Raindrops bead upon a windshield as a pedestrian walks through rain in downtown Los Angeles, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017.
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California prepares for more rain, we ask what it means to be 'woke' in 2017, part one of this week's series featuring short film Oscar nominees 

Reality check: Polarized politics make it hard for people to admit when they're wrong
Listen • 10:34
Admitting that you've made a mistake means facing reality. But the harsh tone of political discourse has caused some to hide from the truth, one psychologist says.
The audacity of ‘woke’
Listen • 8:27
Aware. Knowledgeable. Active. Here's a look at the co-opted word that just might be the rallying cry of the next countercultural movement.
What to expect as California's series of storms continues
The rain doesn't seem to be stopping in California.
Storm brings blanket of snow to delight of skiers and snowboarders
Listen • 3:30
For a look at how the latest blanket of snow is treating a local L.A. ski resort, Take Two checks in with John McColly, Chief Marketing Officer for Mountain High.
On The Lot: Oscar rehearsals, Paramount's Brad Grey may exit over green lighting
Listen • 8:18
The ability to green light a film is the epitome of power in Hollywood. Now one studio head looks ready to leave if his corporate bosses take his green light away.
‘La Femme et le TGV’ explores loneliness and human connections
Listen • 6:34
This week we look at all of the Oscar nominated live action shorts. We kick of with "La Femme et le TGV" a story that explores loneliness and human connections.