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The Sam Sanders ShowIs 2026 the Year Everything Started to Look Too Perfect?
This year's biggest trend might be our bodies.
Left, Right & CenterIs Anyone Happy With Trump’s Iran Deal?
President Trump says his peace deal with Iran is better than Obama’s, but some in his own party disagree. Plus, the White House is party crashing the planning for America’s 250th birthday, and a listener asks if Americans actually want a strong executive branch.
The TreatmentRichard Gadd on the duality in his work
The creator and star of 'Half Man' explains why repression and tension reoccur in his work.
The BusinessDavid Koepp on trying to ‘not screw up’ Disclosure Day
Kim Masters talks to screenwriter David Koepp about Disclosure Day, his latest collaboration with director Steven Spielberg. Plus, Masters and Matt Belloni discuss Fox Corp’s acquisition of Roku.
Weekend Film ReviewsWeekend Film Reviews: 'Toy Story 5,' 'Leviticus'
Move over Evil Emperor Zurg, Sworn Enemy of The Galactic Alliance. The latest Toy Story villain is an electronic tablet stealing a child's attention from her toys.
Press Play with Madeleine BrandVenezuelan artist Magdalena Suarez Frimkess is 96. And pissed.
Plus, a chance to amend the Los Angeles City Charter for the first time since the 1990s. One idea? Letting noncitizens vote in city elections. Our weekend film reviews, and Evan Kleiman’s Ojai road trip recommendations.
Good FoodNoah Galuten grills the perfect burger (and so much more)
Plus: La Copine, a culinary oasis in the Mojave desert.
Press Play with Madeleine BrandRemembering Lorcan O’Herlihy, who built affordable housing that looked good
Plus, how Luigi Mangione captivated people after he allegedly murdered a healthcare executive, how filmmakers use baseball to signal virtue, and using goats, sheep, and cattle to reduce wildfire risk.
Press Play with Madeleine BrandYoko Ono at The Broad: An 'iconoclast' willing to do 'the strangest stuff'
Plus, Gov. Newsom says the DOJ is investigating him because he’s considering running for president, why some Iranian-Americans booed Iran’s soccer team while others cheered, and Serena Williams says taking a GLP-1 helped her get back on the tennis court.
The Sam Sanders ShowThe Real Reason American Men are Struggling
A new book explores what it means to be a man in America.
Press Play with Madeleine BrandMiles Davis’s nephew says his uncle’s fusion era is misunderstood
Plus, the Justice Department’s top prosecutor in LA continues to push election fraud conspiracies, the DOJ approves the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, and remembering artist David Hockney.
The TreatmentThe Treat: Simon Helberg
The ‘Big Bang Theory’ star shares a classic play that’s always on his mind.
Good FoodSuehiro, the Little Tokyo restaurant that could
Plus: We head to the farmers market with chef Keith Corbin of Alta.
The TreatmentGeoff Bennett on ‘The Golden Age’ of Black TV
The journalist talks about why the ‘90s was such a great era for Black entertainment.
The Sam Sanders ShowLeslie Jones Says Comedy Needs Gatekeepers Again
The comedian gets candid about SNL and why she thinks comedy has lost its way.
The BusinessFormer FTC Commissioner wants to stop the Paramount-Warner merger
Kim Masters talks to Alvaro Bedoya, a former FTC Commissioner, about why he objects to the Paramount-Warner Brothers merger. Plus, Masters and Matt Belloni discuss the box office prospects for Steven Spielberg’s new movie Disclosure Day.
Left, Right & CenterThe World Cup Is Getting Outplayed By Politics
Sports have a chance to unite the world, but is the White House border policy pulling the welcome mat out from under World Cup visitors? Plus, Democratic voters in Maine picked Graham Platner to challenge Senator Susan Collins in November, and how fixing mail-in voting could help combat conspiracy theories.
Weekend Film ReviewsWeekend Film Reviews: 'Disclosure Day,' 'Find Your Friends'
The second-most hyped event of the weekend (after the World Cup, obvi) is probably the release of legendary director Steven Spielberg's 35th film Disclosure Day.
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Resident DJRESIDENT DJ 036: Hercules & Love Affair
Just in time for Pride Month, Hercules & Love Affair (aka Andy Butler) is KCRW's Resident DJ for June 2026.- Resident DJ
RESIDENT DJ 037: Hercules & Love Affair
Just in time for Pride Month, Hercules & Love Affair (aka Andy Butler) is KCRW's Resident DJ for June 2026. 
Morning Becomes EclecticSpecial Guest Chance the Rapper shares songs of faith & freedom
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Francesca HardingB+ joins Francesca for a genre-spanning DJ set and conversation
Music to make you feel.
WyldeflowerFrom Jamaica to LA to the world, music to spice up the senses
Music to lift your spirits. An expansive sonic journey featuring new and classic rhythms from all over the globe.
Raul CamposWe Are All Made of Stars. Music from Moby, The Avalanches, Mike D and more
Soulful grooves, fresh remixes, Latin rhythms, and rock.
John TejadaFrom BOC Haze to Detroit Tropics, Bass Pressure, and Happy Trees
John Tejada crafts seamless journeys through electronic music, blending deep cuts and future sounds to connect the underground's past with its evolving future.
Jason Bentley's MetropolisNew Avalanches feat. Jamie xx, Bonobo, Panda Bear & Sonic Boom, and the return of Boards of Canada
Jason Bentley captures the hypnotic pulse of modern city life on Saturday night.
Morning Becomes EclecticAnniversary of Nirvana's critically acclaimed debut and a summer jam in anticipation of forthcoming Jamiroquai
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
LeRoy DownsAnother sacred dive into familiar unknowns
Exploring the multitudes contained within jazz.
J.RoccNew music you should listen to ... you won't be disappointed
A weekly guided journey through what’s next, what’s overlooked, and what’s timeless.
Tyler "Boogie" BoudreauxSoak up late spring releases and instrumental sensations.
Part wax. Part digital. Pure heat.
Anne LittStand Tall and I'll Come Too. Music from Childish Gambino, James Blake, Sweatson Klank & more
New rhythms. Sonic memory lanes. Everything else in between.
LUXXURYPart Time Post Punks
LUXXURY plays a mix of post-punk and proto-punk from disco to dub new wave to darkwave and from stoner rock to rocksteady.
Morning Becomes EclecticHAAi Remix of Nina Simone + Sensational Seoul Seven Piece Leenalchi + Josh Conway release debut EP and LP's
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
- Jason Bentley's Metropolis
New Avalanches feat. Jamie xx, Bonobo, Panda Bear & Sonic Boom, and the return of Boards of Canada
Jason Bentley captures the hypnotic pulse of modern city life on Saturday night.
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RESIDENT DJ 036: Hercules & Love Affair
Just in time for Pride Month, Hercules & Love Affair (aka Andy Butler) is KCRW's Resident DJ for June 2026. 
Morning Becomes EclecticAndy Butler of Hercules & Love Affair stops by for a guest DJ set. Plus music from 070 Shake, DJ Koze, Cleo Sol & more
Novena Carmel hosts KCRW’s signature music program: Genre-spanning discoveries and classics from all eras, live performances, candid chats, and more.
Morning Becomes EclecticLooking on the Brightside with Special Guest Ziggy Marley + The iconic sounds of 1969 + World Cup Cuts from South Africa + Mexico
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
- Morning Becomes Eclectic
Enjoy This Sunlit Morning. It's music from Chris Pierce, Kraak & Smaak, Josh da Costa & more
Novena Carmel hosts KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977. 
Nassir NassirzadehClassic Paul McCartney & Wings + Soulwax's 7 min banger for Abbey Road After Hours and the debut of Iranian raper AYK
Nassir Nassirzadeh sits in for Raul Campos. Indie found sounds, nostalgic guilty pleasures, and introspective piano solos to help you feel deeply and move freely through life.
Morning Becomes EclecticThe Return of Interpol + Exclusive Live on KCRW rare renditions of hits from Peter Bjorn & John and The Breeders
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
WyldeflowerFrom '70s Brasilian sonic treasures to new sounds
Music to lift your spirits. An expansive sonic journey featuring new and classic rhythms from all over the globe.
Francesca HardingPushing Sonic Boundaries: Dahi & Moses Sumney's "Find Me" and more
Music to make you feel.
Jason Bentley's MetropolisMusic from Avalanches with Jamie xx, Digitalism, Panda Bear & Sonic Boom, Nina Simone remixed by Mochakk, plus more
Jason Bentley captures the hypnotic pulse of modern city life on Saturday night.- John Tejada
From Palette Shades to Double Figures and a Speedy J Guest Mix
John Tejada crafts seamless journeys through electronic music, blending deep cuts and future sounds to connect the underground's past with its evolving future.
Olive KimotoSummer in Slow Motion: From Shoegaze to Balearic Beats
Dreaming in stereo. From earth to ether.- Wyldeflower
Sonic summer serenades. New music from Jungle, Pearl & The Oysters, Orquesta Akokán & more!
A globe-trotting journey through new and classic rhythms.
Music Shows & DJs
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Resident DJ
KCRW’s Resident DJ is a sonic laboratory where artists are invited to reinvent, reimagine, and lean into their most eclectic, creative impulses. Resident DJ airs every Thursday night/Friday morning from midnight to 1 a.m. PT, and can be streamed anytime on the KCRW app. Just in time for Pride Month, Hercules & Love Affair will be our Resident DJ for June 2026.
J.Rocc
A weekly guided journey through what’s next, what’s overlooked, and what’s timeless.Olive Kimoto
Olive Kimoto is a Los Angeles-based radio host, DJ and musician. Her sets move between somatic rhythms and lush, leftfield soundscapes. Beyond KCRW, she performs her solo project under the same name and sings in the trip-hop band Locust. She also hosts Liquid Mirror on NTS Radio.
LUXXURY
LUXXURY plays a mix of post-punk and proto-punk from disco to dub new wave to darkwave and from stoner rock to rocksteady.John Tejada
John Tejada crafts seamless journeys through electronic music, blending deep cuts and future sounds to connect the underground's past with its evolving future.
Peanut Butter Wolf
Peanut Butter Wolf digs through his crates of over 50,000 records, as well as digital crates of tons of unreleased music, to favor the underdog.
Morning Becomes Eclectic
Novena Carmel hosts KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.Henry Rollins
A mix of all kinds, from all over and all time.
Jason Bentley's Metropolis
Capturing the hypnotic pulse of modern city life.Anne Litt
New rhythms. Sonic memory lanes. Everything else in between.
Chris Douridas
Genre-defying sounds, from fresh cuts to timeless gems.Raul Campos
Soulful grooves, fresh remixes, Latin rhythms, and rock.
SiLVA
A dance-forward mix spanning all genres.Tyler "Boogie" Boudreaux
Part wax. Part digital. Pure heat.
LeRoy Downs
Exploring the multitudes contained within jazz.
Francesca Harding
Music to make you feel.
Wyldeflower
A globe-trotting journey through new and classic rhythms.
KCRW Original Shows & Podcasts
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Left, Right & Center
Different takes. Same table.
Good Food
We’ll feed your belly and your curiosity.
The Sam Sanders Show
Big questions & hot takes on pop culture.
EVENT ALERT! Join us LIVE on June 28 at Dynasty Typewriter in LA. Get tickets here
Question Everything
A weekly investigation into how the truth gets buried, distorted, and denied -- and the ways people are fighting to make it matter again. New episodes every Thursday.
The Business
Inside Hollywood with all the deals, drama, and decision-makers.
The Treatment
The most interesting and influential figures in entertainment.
Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Host Madeleine Brand looks at news, culture and emerging trends through the lens of Los Angeles.
KCRW Reports
Original reporting and interviews bring you the stories of LA.
Lost Notes
This season on Lost Notes: Groupies. Women of the Sunset Strip from the Pill to Punk.
Weekend Film Reviews
The best film reviewers in the business give you recommendations on what to see and what to skip each week.
Bodies
Each episode of this documentary series begins with a medical mystery. Sometimes the sickness is in the body, and sometimes the sickness is in the system. Once you peel back the layers, more questions emerge. Created by Allison Behringer and supported by KCRW.
Life Examined
KCRW's Life Examined is a one-hour weekly show exploring science, philosophy, faith — and finding meaning in the modern world. The show is hosted by Jonathan Bastian. Please tune in Sundays at 9 a.m., or find it as a podcast.
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KCRW's Things To Do
What to do with your free time in LA.
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5 Songs to Hear This Week
Must-hear tracks, curated by KCRW’s music team.
Weekly. Cancel or pause anytime.
Local Newsletter
From Santa Barbara to Orange County, Los Angeles to Riverside — and points between — get the best local stories to your inbox every week.
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Music Insider
New tracks, free music downloads, and live performances, curated by legendary KCRW DJ Anne Litt.
Weekly. Cancel or pause anytime.
Art Insider
Let KCRW's art expert Carolina A. Miranda share where and how art and design are transforming LA's cultural landscape.
Weekly. Cancel or pause anytime.
The Good Food Newsletter
Weekly food recommendations and story roundups from the Good Food podcast. Written by Evan Kleiman.
Weekly. Cancel or pause anytime.
Entertainment Newsletter
A look into who and what’s shaping the entertainment we consume.
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Sam Sanders Newsletter
Find out what pop culture Sam can’t stop thinking about, plus behind-the-scenes tidbits that didn’t make the show.
Weekly. Cancel or pause anytime.
Design & Architecture Newsletter
Frances Anderton's dispatches on the world of design and architecture, and a roundup of related events.
Bi-weekly. Cancel or pause anytime.
KCRW Insider
The best of KCRW – new music, new podcasts, events, and more.
Weekly. Cancel or pause anytime.
Top 30 Albums Of The Week
A list of the top 30 albums in KCRW’s on-air rotation.
Weekly. Cancel or pause anytime.
Second Opinion
Dr. Michael Wilkes offers an alternative perspective on medical ideas.
Weekly. Cancel or pause anytime.
KCRW Presents
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Copa Del Rave Watch Party: USA vs. Australia
Academy LA, Los Angeles, CA
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Copa Del Rave Watch Party: Scotland vs. Morocco
Academy LA, Los Angeles, CA
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Copa Del Rave Watch Party: Brazil vs. Haiti
Academy LA, Los Angeles, CA
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Family Field Day: Come Play Multiform
The Broad, Los Angeles, CA
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Family Field Day: Come Play Multiform
The Broad, Los Angeles, CA
SportsKCRW PresentsDance
KCRW Festival at the Bowl: Reggae Night XXIV w/host Francesca Harding
Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA
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Copa Del Rave Watch Party: France vs Iraq
Academy LA, Los Angeles, CA
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Party Dozen
Zebulon, Los Angeles, CA
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Heavenly
The Regent, Los Angeles, CA
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Copa Del Rave Residency: The Beautiful Game Remixed
Academy LA, Los Angeles, CA
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