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Weekend Film ReviewsWeekend Film Reviews: 'Five Nights at Freddy's 2,' 'The Secret Agent'
Plus, Kristen Stewart's directorial debut The Chronology of Water.
Press Play with Madeleine BrandCaribbean boat strikes, Signal fiasco. Could Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s days be numbered?
Plus, why self-driving cars could be a “public health breakthrough,” a new documentary follows a woman in rural Iran who won a seat on her village council, and our weekly film reviews.
Question Everything‘Let Him Hang Himself’
Journalists react to the ethics of cozying up to a source. Especially when that source is the known sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein.
Press Play with Madeleine BrandWhy San Francisco sued Coca-Cola, Kraft Heinz, and others over ultra-processed foods
Plus, children are working on California farms and an investigation finds the state is turning a blind eye to safety violations, a mom writes a private letter to her son every year and gives them to him when he turns 18, and Evan Kleiman on the loved (and loathed) holiday fruitcake.
KCRW ReportsFive tribes to incorporate native values in monument
Tribes that call the Coachella Valley home have long sought federal protection for the land and its wildlife. Now, they'll help manage the national monument.
Press Play with Madeleine Brand‘No Lessons Learned’ over 12 pretty, pretty good seasons of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’
Plus, longtime Ukraine watcher Alexander Vindman doesn’t expect the war with Russia to end anytime soon, an LA Times investigation adds context to the Trump administration’s claims about attacks on ICE agents, and whether or not a domesticated raccoon would make a good house pet.- Question Everything
Call 202-225-3501 To Fix The Internet
Congress is about to debate new online safety bills for kids, but not Section 230. Make a call and help push the issue forward. 
Press Play with Madeleine BrandMothers of the Mothership: The women who shaped the sound of 70s funk
Plus, the Trump administration pauses granting asylum and visas to Afghan nationals, the Supreme Court hears oral arguments over online piracy, and the Cal State system invests in “AI-empowered higher education.”
The TreatmentDwayne Johnson defies expectations with The Smashing Machine
Actor and producer Dwayne Johnson on wanting to not always have the answers.
Left, Right & CenterWhy are executions on the rise in the US?
Is the death penalty being used as a political tool? We’ll discuss that, plus Gen Z voting trends and an amendment proposal for pardons.
The BusinessDigging into ‘Wake Up Dead Man’ with Rian Johnson and Ram Bergman
Kim Masters talks to Rian Johnson and Ram Bergman about their new Knives Out whodunnit. Meanwhile, Masters and Matt Belloni try to get to the bottom of why Paramount is distributing another Rush Hour movie.
Weekend Film ReviewsWeekend Film Reviews: 'Hamnet,' 'BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions'
Is Hamnet Chloé Zhao's return to less commercial work?
Good FoodThe Best Cookbooks of 2025
Plus: Scouring flea markets for vintage kitchen objects, five generations in the life of one china set, and how kitchen items hold our emotions.
Press Play with Madeleine BrandHow two movie critics (and their thumbs) became must-see TV 50 years ago
Plus, LA County fire officials are advising residents of Topanga Canyon on a different strategy when a fast-moving fire approaches, a chaotic year of tariffs hasn’t stopped holiday shopping deals, and our weekly film reviews.
KCRW ReportsMole can transform Thanksgiving into Día de Acción de Gracias
James Beard award-winning food writer Carolynn Carreño breaks down why more Mexicans are taking on Thanksgiving traditions, and shares some seasonal fusion recipes.
KCRW ReportsNeed a Thanksgiving Pie ASAP? L.A.'s got options
A bunch of LA restaurants still have last-minute pies available during the holiday rush.
The Sam Sanders ShowDid Wicked Change Hollywood… For Good?
Wicked hits theaters again. Have we been changed for the better?
Press Play with Madeleine BrandComposer Alexandre Desplat on ‘Frankenstein,’ collaborating with Guillermo del Toro
Plus, a federal judge tosses cases against former FBI director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, autism experts say the CDC is now peddling misinformation by linking vaccines and autism, and how USAID cuts are affecting children in Africa.
The TreatmentFred Armisen’s 100 Sound Effects album is an endless treasure
Actor and musician Fred Armisen on his obsession with sound.
The BusinessShawn Levy talks ‘Stranger Things,’ ‘Star Wars,’ & studio shakeups
Kim Masters talks with Stranger Things executive producer and director Shawn Levy about the show’s final season. Plus, Masters and Matt Belloni break down the latest in the Warner Bros. bidding war.
Good FoodA fabulous Thanksgiving potluck with Good Food's chosen family
All the best food with people you actually like? We're in!
Left, Right & CenterTrump faces one crisis after another
A wave of political stumbles - including the Epstein files - are hitting the White House all at once. We’ll discuss what’s at stake. Plus, a roundtable of gratitude.
The Sam Sanders ShowScam To The Top? w/ Danielle Pinnock
Danielle Pinnock shares her long journey to finding success in Hollywood.- Question Everything
How Meta Is Making Billions From Scam Advertising
Meta is making billions from ads they know are scams. Section 230 is one reason why it doesn’t have to stop running them.
KCRW ReportsAltadena lost 70% of its tree canopy. Volunteers are planting.
Efforts aimed at rehabilitating damaged trees and restoring what was lost are now underway.
KCRW ReportsWhat are your unforgettable holiday stories?
Send us the funniest, weirdest, and cringiest holiday memories you just can’t shake.
The Sam Sanders ShowIs Gambling Ruining Sports?
Sam chats with journalist Baker Machado about the drama behind sports betting.
KCRW ReportsA robot delivers your food at this Carson steakhouse
Management at a local Tony Roma’s is deploying robots in the dining room to cut costs. Worker hours are down. Helpful droids are up.
Press Play with Madeleine Brand‘Rental Family’ and the morality, ethics of stand-in roles in peoples’ lives
Plus, a court throws out the redrawn Congressional map in Texas and Democrats are taking a victory lap, and cartoonist R. Crumb delves deep into conspiracy theories in his first comic book in decades.
KCRW ReportsL.A. councilmember on Inside Safe, need for homeless spending oversight
KCRW talks to LA City Council member Monica Rodriguez about the end of the city’s emergency declaration on homelessness, program funding transparency, and fraud.
Press Play with Madeleine BrandSusan Orlean’s new memoir ‘Joyride’ and ‘the essence of feeling alive’
Plus, the prospects for peace in Gaza after the UN Security Council approves the American peace plan, and the Netflix series Boots follows a gay teenager who wants to become a Marine.
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Morning Becomes EclecticMorning Becomes Eclectic playlist: December 3, 2025
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Morning Becomes EclecticMorning Becomes Eclectic playlist: December 2, 2025
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
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Rocio "Wyldeflower" Contreras' Playlist: December 1, 2025
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MetropolisMetropolis playlist: November 29, 2025 (Guest Mix from Kasablanca)
Jason Bentley captures a hypnotic pulse of modern city life.
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Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: December 1, 2025
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Dan WilcoxDan Wilcox's playlist: November 30, 2025
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Rocio "Wyldeflower" Contreras' Playlist: November 30, 2025
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John Tejada crafts seamless journeys through electronic music, blending deep cuts and future sounds to connect the underground's past with its evolving future.
Raul CamposRaul Campos' playlist November 29, 2025
Raul Campos creates a mix of emerging artists and current favorites, bringing essential cuts from around the world and a little closer to home -- from soulful grooves and fresh remixes to Latin rhythms and indie rock.
Anne LittAnne Litt's playlist: November 29, 2025
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Morning Becomes EclecticMorning Becomes Eclectic playlist: November 28, 2025 (with Special Guest Billy Idol)
KCRW’s signature music program on — defying format since 1977.
LUXXURYLUXXURY's playlist November 28, 2025
LUXXURY mixes dance, rock & post-punk, playing remixes and dubbed out edits of vintage classics, hidden gems of funk, and dusty disco discoveries.
Resident DJRESIDENT DJ 008: MOON BOOTS
Musician/DJ Peter Dougherty (aka Moon Boots) presents his KCRW Resident DJ series for November 2025 with a themed series of four mixes based on the moon cycle. This week, he offers the Waxing Moon mix, featuring tracks by Deee-Lite, Nitzer Ebb, Loose Joints, and more. (Moon illustrations by Mylene Tolentino.)- Morning Becomes Eclectic
Morning Becomes Eclectic Playlist: November 26, 2025
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
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Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: November 25, 2025
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Morning Becomes EclecticMorning Becomes Eclectic playlist: November 24, 2025 (Tribute to Jimmy Cliff and more)
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
- Dan Wilcox
Dan Wilcox's playlist: November 23, 2025
New discoveries, remixes, rarities, b-sides, and classics. - Chris Douridas
Chris Douridas' playlist: November 23, 2025
Genre-defying sounds, from fresh cuts to timeless gems. 
Anne LittAnne Litt's playlist November 22, 2025
New rhythms. Sonic memory lanes. Everything else in between.- John Tejada
John Tejada's playlist November 22, 2025
John Tejada crafts seamless journeys through electronic music, blending deep cuts and future sounds to connect the underground's past with its evolving future.
Raul CamposRaul Campos' playlist November 22, 2025
Raul Campos creates a mix of emerging artists and current favorites, bringing essential cuts from around the world and a little closer to home -- from soulful grooves and fresh remixes to Latin rhythms and indie rock.
MetropolisMetropolis playlist: November 22, 2025 (Guest Mix from London Elektricity)
Jason Bentley captures a hypnotic pulse of modern city life.
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LUXXURY
LUXXURY mixes dance, rock & post-punk, playing remixes and dubbed out edits of vintage classics, hidden gems of funk, and dusty disco discoveries.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.Morning Becomes Eclectic
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Henry Rollins
A mix of all kinds, from all over and all time.
Metropolis
Jason Bentley captures a 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
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Tyler Boudreaux
Part wax. Part digital. Pure heat.Dan Wilcox
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Exploring the multitudes contained within jazz.Francesca Harding
Music to make you feel.Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras
A globe-trotting journey through new and classic rhythms.
Nassir Nassirzadeh
Indie found sounds, nostalgic guilty pleasures, and introspective piano solos to help you feel deeply and move freely through life.
KCRW Original Shows & Podcasts
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.
Question Everything
Fight for the truth. 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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