Elite college admissions are tougher than ever, perfect grades don’t suffice - a podcast by KCRW

This has been a record year for elite college applications and rejection letters. That’s partly because many institutions no longer require SATs/ACTs scores, so more kids think they have a shot.

The GOP will likely retake the U.S. House during the midterm elections. Democrats worry that the next few months will be their last shot at passing climate change legislation. 

Extreme drought is forcing millions of Southern Californians to cut their water use starting June 1. How could LA’s future mayor tackle climate change locally?

As iconic sports car brands start to pivot to electric models, some drivers are waiting in line for the latest innovations. 

The wok is commonly associated with Chinese cuisine, but Kenji López-Alt says it can be used for all kinds of dishes. His new book is “The Wok: Recipes and Techniques.” 

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