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Assistance for farmers, LGBT seniors, soccer ugliness and more
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Jun 24, 2014
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Assistance for farmers, LGBT seniors, soccer ugliness and more

Today, we begin with a discussion about a new initiative aimed at building a new generation of farmers and ranchers. Then, LGBT seniors struggle to find safe, affordable housing throughout the U.S. Plus, do incidents of anti-gay slurs, racism hint at larger problem in world soccer? Automaker recalls for 2014 already breaking records, our Tuesday Reviewsday critics bring new music from Kitten, Riff Raff and more.

Alice Herman, 78, holds photographs of herself and her partner of 45 years, Sylvia. Herman lives at Triangle Square, an elder care facility in Hollywood mainly for LGBT seniors.
Alice Herman, 78, holds photographs of herself and her partner of 45 years, Sylvia. Herman lives at Triangle Square, an elder care facility in Hollywood mainly for LGBT seniors.
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Today, we begin with a discussion about a new initiative aimed at building a new generation of farmers and ranchers. Then, LGBT seniors struggle to find safe, affordable housing throughout the U.S. Plus, do incidents of anti-gay slurs, racism hint at larger problem in world soccer? Automaker recalls for 2014 already breaking records, our Tuesday Reviewsday critics bring new music from Kitten, Riff Raff and more.

Listen 5:22
USDA chief Krysta Harden visited California to announce an initiative aimed at building a new generation of farmers. She explains and young farmer Chris Velez chimes in.
Listen 5:56
Until just last year, L.A. had the only affordable living facility for LGBT seniors. Without special communities for them, some head back into the closet.
Listen 4:41
England will play Costa Rica this morning in the World Cup, although the British soccer team already has been eliminated from advancing in the tournament.
Listen 5:12
Recent incidents at the World Cup of anti-gay chants and racist behavior from fans caused many to call on FIFA to investigate.
Listen 5:53
Automakers like Honda, Mazda and Nissan are recalling millions of vehicles related to faulty airbags manufactured by the Japanese firm, Takata Corp.
Listen 9:30
We have music from a guy who says that James Franco's character in Spring Breakers is based on him and a woman who's been rocking in LA since she was 12 years old.
Listen 9:33
The Museo Subacuatico de Arte in Cancun is an underwater museum filled with more than 500 sculptures covered with a fascinating array of sea life.