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LGBT athletes, Key & Peele, SoCal area codes
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Sep 9, 2015
Listen • 1:31:35
LGBT athletes, Key & Peele, SoCal area codes

A new book documents portraits of LGBT athletes, 'Key & Peele' writers talk about the show's impact, LA's changing area codes.
Adrian, lacrosse, Cal Poly Pomona, 2005. After his shoot, Adrian told photographer Jeff Sheng, "When I looked at your photographs, I saw for the first time others who I felt were similar to me. It was comforting to know that there were other gay athletes out there who were proud of who they were."
Adrian, lacrosse, Cal Poly Pomona, 2005. After his shoot, Adrian told photographer Jeff Sheng, "When I looked at your photographs, I saw for the first time others who I felt were similar to me. It was comforting to know that there were other gay athletes out there who were proud of who they were."
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A new book documents portraits of LGBT athletes, 'Key & Peele' writers talk about the show's impact, LA's changing area codes.

'Fearless' LGBT athletes who were out years before Jason Collins and Michael Sam
Listen • 8:23
There are hundreds and thousands of LGBT college and high school athletes. Jeff Sheng spent the past 13 years taking their portraits for his new book, "Fearless."
Impatient: Is it OK to record your doctor with your cellphone?
Listen • 5:41
Trying to interpret news and information from your doctor can be overwhelming and confusing, so should you use your cellphone to record what they say?
'Key & Peele' writers reflect on exploring uncomfortable social dynamics through comedy
Listen • 12:57
Writers Ian Roberts and Jay Martel share their thoughts on the show that wasn't afraid to 'go there.'
Sports roundup: Serena Williams, Deflate Gate
Listen • 8:31
At the U.S. Open on Tuesday night, Serena Williams beat her sister Venus to advance to the quarterfinals. She's also won:
Angelenos sound off on beloved LA area codes
Listen • 4:57
Los Angeles is almost out of 323 area codes, but the 213 is making a come back.
'Anti-California' stickers popping up on Portland for sale signs
Listen • 5:10
Some Californians are apparently outbidding Portlanders for homes there, so someone is posting so-called 'anti-California' stickers on for sale signs.