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As climate change makes water warmer, toxic algae is killing fish and plants in lakes nationwide, including Lake Elsinore. New technology could save them.

As climate change makes water warmer, toxic algae is killing fish and plants in lakes nationwide, including Lake Elsinore. New technology could save them.

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Lulu’s Place: $150M philanthropic project for LA youth breaks ground

Lulu’s Place will offer LA kids free sports and academic programs inside state-of-the-art facilities funded by major donations.

Weekend film reviews: ‘The Poolman,’ ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’

Critics review the latest film releases: “The Poolman,” “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” “Last Stop in Yuma County,” and “Power.”

Remembering Steve Albini: The storied artist who helped shape the sound of alt-rock

Though he hated being called a “producer,” Albini was behind albums by The Pixies and Nirvana. He helped create a D-I-Y, analog sound in rock music that influenced others.

AAPI Month: Check out Vietnamese, Taiwanese, Chinese cookbooks

Andrea Nguyen, Clarissa Wei, and Hetty Lui McKinnon have all been nominated for a James Beard Award. Try their cookbook recipes during this AAPI Month.

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KCRW's signature daily music show. New releases, live performances, and interviews.

Morning Becomes Eclectic

KCRW's signature daily music show. New releases, live performances, and interviews.

 Bookworm, a premier literary talk show providing intellectual, accessible, and provocative literary conversations. Hosted by Michael Silverblatt at KCRW.com.

Bookworm

Bookworm, a premier literary talk show providing intellectual, accessible, and provocative literary conversations. Hosted by Michael Silverblatt at KCRW.com.

 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.

 She was the most influential American DJ you’ve never heard of. Deirdre O’Donoghue was a vital force in the musical underground of the 1980s.

Bent by Nature

She was the most influential American DJ you’ve never heard of. Deirdre O’Donoghue was a vital force in the musical underground of the 1980s.

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Tyler Boudreaux

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

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FREAKS ONLY

Future beats and a mind-melting mix of fuzz, bass, and funk. Served fresh every weeknight.

May. 09 1 hr, 59 min

Morning Becomes Eclectic

KCRW's signature daily music show. New releases, live performances, and interviews.

May. 09 2 hr, 50 min

Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras

Music to lift your spirits. An expansive sonic journey featuring new and classic rhythms from all over the globe.

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Francesca Harding

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Fanatic! I hope you had a great and music-filled week. Here’s a brief list records you might find of interest.

from Henry Rollins

Tom Misch returns with “Insecure,” Rubel takes us to Brazil, plus a slew of uptempo tracks to work you through your Wednesday.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

KCRW's signature music program features new releases, live performances, and artist interviews hosted by Novena Carmel.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Jason Bentley captures the hypnotic pulse of modern city life on Saturday night.

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 Nanobubbles help Lake Elsinore cope with algae – and the climate

Nanobubbles help Lake Elsinore cope with algae – and the climate

 KCRW Features

Lulu’s Place: $150M philanthropic project for LA youth breaks ground

 KCRW Features

The complicated process to preserve LA’s landmarks

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Food & Drink

 AAPI Month: Check out Vietnamese, Taiwanese, Chinese cookbooks

AAPI Month: Check out Vietnamese, Taiwanese, Chinese cookbooks

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

For vintage spirits collectors, bourbon can be liquid gold

 Good Food

Meet Guadalupe Baez, LA's Carnitas Queen

 Good Food

Politics

 “Never Again” must apply to the the genocide of the Palestinians

“Never Again” must apply to the the genocide of the Palestinians

 Scheer Intelligence

Should Netanyahu’s raid on Al Jazeera shift US’ view of Israel?

 Left, Right & Center

Why does so much of white rural America still worship Trump?

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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 Today’s Top Tune: Alex Cuba - ‘No Cocina Cualquiera’

Today’s Top Tune: Alex Cuba - ‘No Cocina Cualquiera’

 Today's Top Tune

Tyler Boudreaux's playlist, May 9, 2024

 Tyler Boudreaux

FREAKS ONLY playlist: May 9, 2024

 FREAKS ONLY

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 Warner Bros. Discovery’s Q1 earnings: Stiff competition, stunted growth?

Warner Bros. Discovery’s Q1 earnings: Stiff competition, stunted growth?

 The Business

Go with the Flow: Community, Virality, and the Politics of Dancing

 Lost Notes

Museums must return Native American artifacts due to new law

 KCRW Features

Entertainment

 Weekend film reviews: ‘The Poolman,’ ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’

Weekend film reviews: ‘The Poolman,’ ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Russell T Davies on why writing ‘Doctor Who’ is the hardest job in TV

 The Business

Weekend film reviews: ‘The Poolman,’ ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’

 Weekend Film Reviews

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Jordan Elgrably reminds people of the crucial stories behind those being bombarded daily in Gaza.

“Never Again” must apply to the the genocide of the Palestinians

Jordan Elgrably reminds people of the crucial stories behind those being bombarded daily in Gaza.

from Scheer Intelligence

We’re celebrating our mothers this weekend, and to honor them we turn to the timeless singer Alex Cuba , who pays tribute to his own mother and the work she puts into her delicious…

Today’s Top Tune: Alex Cuba - ‘No Cocina Cualquiera’

We’re celebrating our mothers this weekend, and to honor them we turn to the timeless singer Alex Cuba , who pays tribute to his own mother and the work she puts into her delicious…

from Today's Top Tune

Are threats to a free press signs of bigger issues in Israel? Did Kristi Noem risk a shot at becoming VP to troll the left? Plus, we discuss bias in political satire.

Should Netanyahu’s raid on Al Jazeera shift US’ view of Israel?

Are threats to a free press signs of bigger issues in Israel? Did Kristi Noem risk a shot at becoming VP to troll the left? Plus, we discuss bias in political satire.

from Left, Right & Center

Russell T Davies on why writing ‘Doctor Who’ is the hardest job in TV

Russell T Davies on why writing ‘Doctor Who’ is the hardest job in TV

Russell T Davies on why writing ‘Doctor Who’ is the hardest job in TV

from The Business

Critics review the latest film releases: “The Poolman,” “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” “Last Stop in Yuma County,” and “Power.”

Weekend film reviews: ‘The Poolman,’ ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’

Critics review the latest film releases: “The Poolman,” “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” “Last Stop in Yuma County,” and “Power.”

from Weekend Film Reviews

Despite announcing streaming profitability during Q1, there’s plenty of room for improvement at Warner Bros. Discovery.

Warner Bros. Discovery’s Q1 earnings: Stiff competition, stunted growth?

Despite announcing streaming profitability during Q1, there’s plenty of room for improvement at Warner Bros. Discovery.

from The Business

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

Tyler Boudreaux's playlist, May 9, 2024

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: May 9, 2024

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

from FREAKS ONLY

The new book “White Rural Rage” explores anger in the heartland and the threat it poses to American democracy.

Why does so much of white rural America still worship Trump?

The new book “White Rural Rage” explores anger in the heartland and the threat it poses to American democracy.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

KCRW's signature music program features new releases, live performances, and artist interviews hosted by Novena Carmel.

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: May 9, 2024

KCRW's signature music program features new releases, live performances, and artist interviews hosted by Novena Carmel.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

We’re excited to premiere a new song from heavy instrumental dream team Parlor Greens , who have the distinction of recording their debut album at Colemine Records’ brand new studio at…

Today’s Top Tune: Parlor Greens - ‘In Green We Dream’

We’re excited to premiere a new song from heavy instrumental dream team Parlor Greens , who have the distinction of recording their debut album at Colemine Records’ brand new studio at…

from Today's Top Tune

Music to lift your spirits. An expansive sonic journey featuring new and classic rhythms from all over the globe.

Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras' playlist, May 8, 2024

Music to lift your spirits. An expansive sonic journey featuring new and classic rhythms from all over the globe.

from Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras

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

FREAKS ONLY playlist: May 8, 2024

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

from FREAKS ONLY

Nilüfer Yanya ups her ‘90s-leaning guitar goddess game.

5 Songs to Hear This Week: Hanna Vu, Tems, BAYNK

Nilüfer Yanya ups her ‘90s-leaning guitar goddess game.

from Music News

Ryan Crocker, a former U.S. ambassador to Middle Eastern countries, says Israel should heed the message behind the Biden administration’s withholding of bombs.

What is US’ leverage in preventing full Israeli invasion of Rafah?

Ryan Crocker, a former U.S. ambassador to Middle Eastern countries, says Israel should heed the message behind the Biden administration’s withholding of bombs.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Actor Chris Pratt razed an architecturally significant house. Another wealthy homeowner wants to demolish Marilyn Monroe’s former home. What are LA’s historic preservation rules?

The complicated process to preserve LA’s landmarks

Actor Chris Pratt razed an architecturally significant house. Another wealthy homeowner wants to demolish Marilyn Monroe’s former home. What are LA’s historic preservation rules?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

In “Help Wanted,” part-time employees of a big-box retail store in New York are barely making a living. Author Adelle Waldman’s own job experiences inspired the novel.

‘Help Wanted’ shows both the fun and anxiety of working retail

In “Help Wanted,” part-time employees of a big-box retail store in New York are barely making a living. Author Adelle Waldman’s own job experiences inspired the novel.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Hollywood’s summer box office season is here. So far, it pales in comparison to last year’s $4 billion bonanza brought in by “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer.”

This summer brings a thinner movie slate. Blame Hollywood strikes?

Hollywood’s summer box office season is here. So far, it pales in comparison to last year’s $4 billion bonanza brought in by “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand