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LAX monorail, gay wedding etiquette, 'Ghost' the musical and more
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Jun 27, 2014
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LAX monorail, gay wedding etiquette, 'Ghost' the musical and more

Today on the show, we start with the news that the L.A. County Metro board approved plans to move forward on a new train station and monorail this week. Then, a guide to hosting and attending a same-sex wedding. Plus, Director David Wain on new rom-com spoof 'They Came Together,' the federal government explores Hawaiian sovereignty, the evocative songs of 'Ghost the Musical' and much more.

File photo of a Southwest Airlines plane docked at LAX.
File photo of a Southwest Airlines plane docked at LAX.
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Today on the show, we start with the news that the L.A. County Metro board approved plans to move forward on a new train station and monorail this week. Then, a guide to hosting and attending a same-sex wedding. Plus, Director David Wain on new rom-com spoof 'They Came Together,' the federal government explores Hawaiian sovereignty, the evocative songs of 'Ghost the Musical' and much more.

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The L.A. County Metropolitan Transportation Authority board approved plans to move forward on a new train station and monorail this week.
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According to a Reuters study, we care most about national and local news, the economy and politics. But a look at the most-visited pages on the web shows otherwise.
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The new comedy, "They Came Together," starring Paul Rudd and Amy Poehler as romantic leads, spoofs just about every cliche and convention in the romantic comedy tool kit.
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The U.S. Department of the Interior has begun holding a series of public hearings on the issue of Hawaiian sovereignty. The designation would give native Hawaiians a status similar to American Indian tribes and Alaskan natives, protecting money set aside for education and development.
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Perhaps you just opened up your mailbox to find an invite for your first gay wedding, wondering if there's a specific set of etiquette and rules to follow. Some tips.
Listen 4:41
KPCC's Rebecca Plevin reports another problem facing the VA: the growing number of people seeking mental health treatment.
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Dave Stewart, a musician best known for his work with Eurythmics, explains how he translated the movie into song for the musical.