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A balanced diet of indie grooves, modern psych, alternative R&B and straight up rock and roll.

A balanced diet of indie grooves, modern psych, alternative R&B and straight up rock and roll.

from Tyler Boudreaux

Author Susan Morrison reflects on an iconic Loudon Wainwright III show

Author Susan Morrison recalls seeing Loudon Wainwright III at The Bottom Line in NYC… and “finding her own laugh” on the album version — 1993’s “Career Moves.”

‘F1’ director Joseph Kosinski’s background in music informs his filmmaking

Hot on the heels of a phenomenal weekend at the box office, “F1” filmmaker Joseph Kosinski joins for a hearty chat about how it all came together.

Greg Kinnear on new series ‘Smoke’ and his ‘90s talk show past

Actor Greg Kinnear hits the hot seat to tell us all about his new Apple TV+ series “Smoke.”

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 Left, Right & Center is KCRW’s weekly politics show where we take on the tough, divisive issues you’re afraid to talk about with your own family.

Left, Right & Center

Left, Right & Center is KCRW’s weekly politics show where we take on the tough, divisive issues you’re afraid to talk about with your own family.

 Reporter Brian Reed re-examines everything about journalism, the profession he thought he knew. In the middle of making his second hit podcast, Brian got sued. Accused.

Question Everything

Reporter Brian Reed re-examines everything about journalism, the profession he thought he knew. In the middle of making his second hit podcast, Brian got sued. Accused.

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 Lawsuit seeks to end LA immigration raids on constitutional grounds

Lawsuit seeks to end LA immigration raids on constitutional grounds

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Official fireworks shows cancelled. Expect illegal ones to still pop off

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 Paramount x Trump settlement is official; Skydance merger is… pending

Paramount x Trump settlement is official; Skydance merger is… pending

 The Business

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Congressional budget bill allocates billions more for immigration

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 Tyler Boudreaux's playlist, July 5, 2025

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 Larry Charles talks professional perils on the heels of new memoir

Larry Charles talks professional perils on the heels of new memoir

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 Author Susan Morrison reflects on an iconic Loudon Wainwright III show

Author Susan Morrison reflects on an iconic Loudon Wainwright III show

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KCRW's all-music channel blending the collected talents and tastes of all KCRW's DJs into a single voice streaming 24 hours a day.

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KCRW's all-music channel blending the collected talents and tastes of all KCRW's DJs into a single voice streaming 24 hours a day.

House, disco, trip hop, oldies and all of the deep cuts in between.

SiLVA's playlist, July 4, 2025

House, disco, trip hop, oldies and all of the deep cuts in between.

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As Paramount reaches a $16 million settlement in a dispute over footage from “60 Minutes,” the Paramount-Skydance merger still hangs in the balance.

Paramount x Trump settlement is official; Skydance merger is… pending

As Paramount reaches a $16 million settlement in a dispute over footage from “60 Minutes,” the Paramount-Skydance merger still hangs in the balance.

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Comedy writer/director Larry Charles joins for a no-holds-barred reflection on his storied career following the release of his memoir “Comedy Samurai.”

Larry Charles talks professional perils on the heels of new memoir

Comedy writer/director Larry Charles joins for a no-holds-barred reflection on his storied career following the release of his memoir “Comedy Samurai.”

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LA Times restaurant critic Bill Addison visits Kato in its new location at the Row DTLA.

Does Kato remain 'a singular Los Angeles culinary experience'?

LA Times restaurant critic Bill Addison visits Kato in its new location at the Row DTLA.

from Good Food

Adam Reiner takes a closer look at the products behind the tongue-in-cheek labels on Trader Joe's shelves.

Trader woes: How Trader Joe's pilfers product ideas for mass consumption

Adam Reiner takes a closer look at the products behind the tongue-in-cheek labels on Trader Joe's shelves.

from Good Food

Jim Meehan considers cocktails from a culinary perspective.

The best bartenders on the planet share their favorite cocktail recipes

Jim Meehan considers cocktails from a culinary perspective.

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Chef Ashleigh Shanti goes beyond fried chicken and cornbread to reconsider Southern cuisine.

'Our South' explores Black influences on Southern foodways

Chef Ashleigh Shanti goes beyond fried chicken and cornbread to reconsider Southern cuisine.

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Pastry chef Nicola Lamb sifts through the essential ingredients of baking — flour, sugar, eggs, and butter.

Want better bakes? Here's what your ingredients actually do

Pastry chef Nicola Lamb sifts through the essential ingredients of baking — flour, sugar, eggs, and butter.

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Chris Douridas guest hosts Morning Becomes Eclectic.

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: July 4, 2025

Chris Douridas guest hosts Morning Becomes Eclectic.

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The latest film releases include Jurassic World Rebirth, 40 Acres, Heads of State, and In the Mood For Love.

Weekend film reviews: ‘Jurassic World Rebirth,’ ‘40 Acres’

The latest film releases include Jurassic World Rebirth, 40 Acres, Heads of State, and In the Mood For Love.

from Weekend Film Reviews

Taking their cues from ‘90s shamble-pop greats like Yo La Tengo and The Pastels, the Norwegian trio Twirlies makes a swoon-worthy debut with “Think That I’m In Love.”

Today’s Top Tune: Twirlies – ‘Think That I'm In Love’

Taking their cues from ‘90s shamble-pop greats like Yo La Tengo and The Pastels, the Norwegian trio Twirlies makes a swoon-worthy debut with “Think That I’m In Love.”

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Is there a major shift on Capitol Hill, or are things working the way they always have? Plus, a SCOTUS ruling raises questions about parents’ rights.

Why was passing the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ so ugly for Republicans?

Is there a major shift on Capitol Hill, or are things working the way they always have? Plus, a SCOTUS ruling raises questions about parents’ rights.

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A balanced diet of indie grooves, modern psych, alternative R&B and straight up rock and roll.

Tyler Boudreaux's playlist, July 3, 2025

A balanced diet of indie grooves, modern psych, alternative R&B and straight up rock and roll.

from Tyler Boudreaux

New music. Emerging artists. No boundaries. Served fresh every weeknight, 8-10pm, only on FREAKS ONLY by Travis Holcombe.

FREAKS ONLY playlist: July 3, 2025

New music. Emerging artists. No boundaries. Served fresh every weeknight, 8-10pm, only on FREAKS ONLY by Travis Holcombe.

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Critics review the latest film releases: “Jurassic World Rebirth,” “40 Acres,” “Heads of State,” and “In the Mood For Love.”

Weekend film reviews: ‘Jurassic World Rebirth,’ ‘40 Acres’

Critics review the latest film releases: “Jurassic World Rebirth,” “40 Acres,” “Heads of State,” and “In the Mood For Love.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Several civil rights groups filed a class-action lawsuit alleging that ICE agents are targeting people based on race and holding them in “deplorable” conditions.

Lawsuit seeks to end LA immigration raids on constitutional grounds

Several civil rights groups filed a class-action lawsuit alleging that ICE agents are targeting people based on race and holding them in “deplorable” conditions.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

ICE raids, the fire threat, or budget reasons are the reasons some LA-area communities won’t be having Independence Day festivities. But illegal fireworks will continue.

Official fireworks shows cancelled. Expect illegal ones to still pop off

ICE raids, the fire threat, or budget reasons are the reasons some LA-area communities won’t be having Independence Day festivities. But illegal fireworks will continue.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand