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Gender transition, talking to your kids about racism, the drought and businesses
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Jun 2, 2015
Listen • 46:46
Gender transition, talking to your kids about racism, the drought and businesses

A look at what it means to switch gender publicly, how to broach the subject of racism with your kids, and how businesses are dealing with the drought
In this June 1, 2015 photo, a journalist looks at Vanity Fair's Twitter site with the Tweet about Caitlyn Jenner, who will be featured on the July cover of the magazine. Caitlyn Jenner, the transgender Olympic champion formerly known as Bruce, on Monday unveiled her new name and look in a sexy Vanity Fair cover shoot -- drawing widespread praise, including from the White House. Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender campaigners -- and many well-wishers -- welcomed the high-profile debut, as did the 65-year-old Jenner's family, which includes the media-savvy celebrity Kardashian clan. "I'm so happy after such a long struggle to be living my true self," Jenner wrote in her first tweet after the magazine released the July cover photo by renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz. AFP PHOTO / MLADEN ANTONOV (Photo credit should read MLADEN ANTONOV/AFP/Getty Images)
In this June 1, 2015 photo, a journalist looks at Vanity Fair's Twitter site with the Tweet about Caitlyn Jenner, who will be featured on the July cover of the magazine. Caitlyn Jenner, the transgender Olympic champion formerly known as Bruce, on Monday unveiled her new name and look in a sexy Vanity Fair cover shoot -- drawing widespread praise, including from the White House. Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender campaigners -- and many well-wishers -- welcomed the high-profile debut, as did the 65-year-old Jenner's family, which includes the media-savvy celebrity Kardashian clan. "I'm so happy after such a long struggle to be living my true self," Jenner wrote in her first tweet after the magazine released the July cover photo by renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz. AFP PHOTO / MLADEN ANTONOV (Photo credit should read MLADEN ANTONOV/AFP/Getty Images)
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A look at what it means to transition publicly, how to broach the subject of racism with your kids, and how businesses are dealing with the drought

'Call me Caitlyn': The debut of Caitlyn Jenner
Listen • 15:00
The journey of Caitlyn Jenner, and how it may affect others in the transgender community.
Can talking to kids about race have educational and health benefits? A doctor weighs in
Listen • 8:44
Dr. Ashaunta Anderson and colleagues at UC Riverside have been researching how minority parents talk to their kids about race.
A look at Sepp Blatter's FIFA resignation
Listen • 7:25
The United States Department of Justice scored the winning goal against FIFA in the ultimate removal of ex-president Sepp Blatter.
Businesses adopt new conservation measures amid drought
Listen • 8:56
California residents have had to adopt new water conservation measures following Governor Brown's mandate. But what about businesses?
Are backyard pools good for California's drought?
Listen • 7:47
The pool and spa-industry is trying to put a drought-friendly spin on their products. Their claim? A pool could save water that would otherwise go to a lawn.
Tracking who uses California's groundwater isn't easy
Listen • 6:10
The Center for Investigative Reporting has found there is a provision that could make it hard to track the biggest water wasters.
Why it's hard to spread homeless services outside of downtown LA's Skid Row
The L.A. Mission is closing a 45-unit apartment building it owns, saying residents must leave within two weeks.
Tuesday Reviewsday: Ola Fresca, Monoswezi and Bomba Estéreo
Listen • 9:55
It's time for Tuesday Reviewsday, our weekly new music segment. This week music journalist Steve Hochman joins Alex Cohen in the studio to talk about his picks.
Reading by Moonlight: 'Valley Fever,' Lummis Day and more
Listen • 7:27
Look up in the sky tonight and you will notice it's a full moon, which means it's time for David Kipen to come on to talk about the latest in literary news.
50th anniversary of first American spacewalk
Listen • 8:01
On June 3, 1965, Edward H. White II became the first American to step outside his spacecraft. We find out why its such an important moment in space exploration.