First, California officials like Gov. Jerry Brown are gathering near San Diego to discuss boosting Latino voting. Then, USA faces off against Germany today in the World Cup. Plus, there's an effort underway to bring LGBT centers to more diverse communities, Rio's favela residents protest police action during World Cup, musician Ceci Bastida on starting her career in Mexico's first punk rock band and much more.
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• 5:29
Officials from across the country will gather in Coronado today, not far from San Diego, to talk about how to boost Latino voting power this fall.
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• 4:53
A new report from the American Civil Liberties Union examines the trend of militarization among American police forces, including the increasing use of SWAT raids to do routine operations like serving a warrant or pressing drug charges.
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• 4:44
The big match is finally here for soccer fans, as the U.S. Men's National Team takes on Germany at the World Cup.
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• 4:25
The San Gabriel Valley is just miles from the LGBT support services in West Hollywood and Hollywood. But activists want their own center to deal with the specific needs of the local community.
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• 10:02
In today's State of Affairs, a former L.A. City Councilman is back in court, Governor Jerry Brown leads in the polls and a push to rethink high speed rail in California. KPCC political reporters Frank Stoltz and Alice Walton join the show with the latest.
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• 5:58
It's the last day of group play at the World Cup in Brazil and there is a lot still left on the line. In addition to the USA and Germany, Algeria, Russia, South Korea and Belgium are all playing.
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• 5:05
As Brazil's World Cup nears the midway point, attention moves to Rio de Janeiro. The city will host the all-important final game on July 13 at the historic Maracana Stadium.
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• 5:31
Media companies have long tried to tap into the Latino market with varying degrees of success. A new film called “Isa” tries to hit a lot of targets.
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• 9:07
Formerly of the ska/punk band Tijuana No!, Ceci Bastida is back with a contemporary sounding solo effort called "La Edad de la Violencia."