Before the first accusations of sexual assault against Bill Cosby surfaced in November, the comedian’s promoters had booked a 39-city tour that was to run from last month through June. As women have come forward to accuse the veteran comedian, some venues have faced criticism and protests for hosting Cosby's appearances.

But in many instances, the venues may not have a choice. 

Produced for KPCC's The Frame, with contributions from Cameron Kell. 

Regardless of allegations against Bill Cosby, some venues must host his shows

Keeping Day of the Dead alive in Los Angeles

With President Obama’s recent announcement to re-establish diplomatic relations between Washington and Havana,  Cuban artists and their art might travel more easily to the United States. But for some Cuban artists, such as Esterio Segura, 50 years without diplomatic relations between the two countries have set them back.

Produced for KPCC's The Frame. 

Normalizing U.S.-Cuba diplomatic relations may paint a new picture for artists

An undocumented youth turns himself in to immigration services, a recent high school graduate gets shot in a movie theater and a college student struggles to stay in school. Those stories come to life in a hybrid experience of spoken testimonials and live-music performances in a stage production titled “Dreaming Sin Fronteras” (Dreaming Without Borders).

Produced for KPCC's The Frame.

'Dreaming Sin Fronteras' removes border between real life and art

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