Kristen Rae Lepore
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Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Past articles by Kristen:
The Nice Guy Booty Call mindset is the right way to fix bad casual sex
The current dialogue has exposed how much work we have to do on gender relations, and our messed up sexual culture is part of the problem. → Read More
11 Zero-Judgment L.A. Cardio Classes Where You Can Dance Your Ass Off
A combination of our favorite non-competitive dance classes, plus a handful of recommendations from Angelenos. → Read More
11 Zero-Judgment L.A. Cardio Classes Where You Can Dance Your Ass Off
A combination of our favorite non-competitive dance classes, plus a handful of recommendations from Angelenos. → Read More
Two Comedy Writers Have Started a Really F'ing Useful Los Feliz Podcast
Imagine if the Nextdoor app were narrated by two funny writers who love their neighborhood. → Read More
Rachel True, aka Rochelle From The Craft, Is a Tarot Card Reader at House of Intuition in Echo Park
Each of us paid $40 for 15-minute private readings. Little did we know that our tarot reader would be Rachel True, who also happened to play Rochelle... → Read More
How 4 public radio stations in California collaborated to cover the election
Editor’s note: A version of this story originally appeared on Medium In March, I started a new role as project manager of elections overseeing a first-time collaboration with four public medi… → Read More
Audio: #VoterGamePlan: Save yourself heartache and hassle. Use KPCC's voter guide
Voting shouldn't feel like writing a term paper or doing taxes. So we've developed an online voting guide that lets you fill out your ballot at your own pace. Take it a little at a time, and before you know it, you'll be done. → Read More
July 4th Flag Etiquette: 6 ways to properly display the US flag
To demonstrate your national pride this Fourth of July, you may want to fly the U.S. Flag. But take note, as there are plenty of rules and regulations to follow if you want to right do by Old Glory. → Read More
7 fun and almost-free things to do this weekend
Forget Mercury retrograde. We're surviving with free music from The Internet, World Cup screenings and a trip to the La Brea Tar Pits. → Read More
8 fun and almost-free things to do this weekend
Let's rage on sun. With the summer solstice comes a World Cup BBQ, endless Asian cuisine and a 100th birthday party for Huntington Beach. → Read More
Garcetti drops F-bomb at Kings rally, becomes 'coolest mayor'
L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti earned some real street cred when he intentionally dropped an F-bomb at the L.A. Kings victory rally Monday. → Read More
Free weekend? 7 fun and almost-free things to do with dad
Sunday is Father's Day, and he's a lucky guy, because we've got a list of ways for you to hang — from a manly burger to a screening of "Pulp Fiction," all the way to the moon. → Read More
World Cup 2014: Video of Garcetti bouncing a brazuca, talking soccer
As KPCC looks at Los Angeles' diverse neighborhoods through the lens of the World Cup, we start with superfan L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti. Who are YOU rooting for? → Read More
7 fun and almost-free things to do
A list of fun events, including a day with 100 indie bands, a California Chrome party and contemporary dance in DTLA. And if you want to splurge, there's a horror camping trip. → Read More
7 fun and almost-free things to do
A list of fun events, including a day with 100 indie bands, a California Chrome party and contemporary dance in DTLA. And if you want to splurge, there's a horror camping trip. → Read More
Election Day 2014: What our listeners are doing June 3
Election day is Tuesday. Of California's 178 races, which races matter to you — if any? Some our listeners are enthusiastic about voting; others could not care less. → Read More
8 fun and almost-free things to do this weekend
We're sailing into June with free outdoor music, good food and epic art. Oh, and we're walking off those Memorial Day treats with 100 public staircases. → Read More
Free weekend? 7 fun and almost-free things to do
Spring is back! And we're planning your three-day weekend — on a budget. Here's everything you need, with a beach party, the Strawberry Festival and outdoor "Say Anything." → Read More
Phoenix, The Strokes coming to Los Angeles for FYF Fest
Other bands slated to play at the two-day event include Haim, Interpol Caribou, Tycho, Blood Orange and Jamie XX. → Read More
Is it socially acceptable to swear at your workplace?
Psychologists say cursing can make us feel stronger and more resilient. But when and where is it really OK to swear? → Read More