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The reporting you hear on LAist 89.3 from NPR and our local newsroom rely on your support to stay independent and free. This has been a challenging year, but with your help, we can get one step closer to closing our budget gap. Your support today during this short member drive is vital to keep our nonprofit newsroom and the essential reporting you rely on strong.
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    • As Ukraine Reels From Dam Disaster, Ukraine and Russia Blame Each Other
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    • The Biggest Challenges Facing CA's Public Transit Systems Right Now
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    Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire, Wade Major and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms.

    • FilmWeek: ‘Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse,’ ‘Past Lives,’ ‘Rise,’ and more
    • Industry Talk: Summer Movies And The Writers’ Strike
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    Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire, Wade Major and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming and on demand platforms — in three minutes or less!

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