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Amazon and Netflix boasted subscription numbers during their in-person debuts at the 2024 Upfronts, and Jimmy Kimmel roasted Disney CEO Bob Iger at the company’s presentation.

Amazon and Netflix boasted subscription numbers during their in-person debuts at the 2024 Upfronts, and Jimmy Kimmel roasted Disney CEO Bob Iger at the company’s presentation. What else were the biggest takeaways from this year’s Upfronts?

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Critics review the latest film releases: “Back to Black,” “IF,” “Gasoline Rainbow,” and “Babes.”

UC workers consider strike over campus protest crackdown

A potential strike over the UC administration's response to pro-Palestinian protests echoes campus movements of the past.

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: May 20, 2024

So much new music! Plus, Novena and Producer Anna Chang tell you all you need to know about how morning *stays* eclectic.

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

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 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.

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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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LeRoy Downs

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Individual UC campuses hold little power over divestment, despite agreements

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UC workers consider strike over campus protest crackdown

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Jeff Daniels on 'A Man in Full' and life lessons from James Gandolfini

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2024 Upfronts takeaways; Netflix, Apple TV+, Peacock announce streaming bundle

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You may know Cor.Ece as the LA-based, Grammy-winning co-writer on Beyonce’s mind-boggling Renaissance album, but here he intersects with Brooklyn-based DJ, songwriter, and producer Bad…

Today’s Top Tune: Cor.Ece & Bad Colours - ‘Say Yea’

You may know Cor.Ece as the LA-based, Grammy-winning co-writer on Beyonce’s mind-boggling Renaissance album, but here he intersects with Brooklyn-based DJ, songwriter, and producer Bad…

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"Just Jazz" with LeRoy Downs. Downs' goal is to bring a varied sonic experience to jazz, while blending music, style, and culture.

LeRoy Downs' playlist, May 19, 2024

"Just Jazz" with LeRoy Downs. Downs' goal is to bring a varied sonic experience to jazz, while blending music, style, and culture.

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Featuring selections that range from carefully curated music from around the world with unique gems and quality tracks that will satisfy the needs of even the most discerning music…

Jason Kramer's playlist, May 19, 2024

Featuring selections that range from carefully curated music from around the world with unique gems and quality tracks that will satisfy the needs of even the most discerning music…

from Jason Kramer

A sonic trip through the past, present and future of roots music.

Jeremy Sole's playlist, May 19, 2024

A sonic trip through the past, present and future of roots music.

from Jeremy Sole

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…

Raul Campos' playlist, May 19, 2024

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…

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New releases in all genres.

Chris Douridas' playlist, May 19, 2024

New releases in all genres.

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There are many reasons to go abroad for healthcare, but attention is needed to carefully weigh the risks and benefits.

Medical Tourism

There are many reasons to go abroad for healthcare, but attention is needed to carefully weigh the risks and benefits.

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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.

Eclectic 24

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.

Indie found sounds, nostalgic guilty pleasures, and introspective piano solos to help you feel deeply and move freely through life.

Nassir Nassirzadeh's playlist, May 18, 2024

Indie found sounds, nostalgic guilty pleasures, and introspective piano solos to help you feel deeply and move freely through life.

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Fanatic! I hope you had a great week. I’ve been at the desk working away on things and trying to get in as much listening as possible.

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Fanatic! I hope you had a great week. I’ve been at the desk working away on things and trying to get in as much listening as possible.

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

Metropolis playlist, May 18, 2024

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

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Unearthing new discoveries, remixes and rarities, b-sides and lost classics.

Dan Wilcox's playlist, May 18, 2024

Unearthing new discoveries, remixes and rarities, b-sides and lost classics.

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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…

Raul Campos' playlist, May 18, 2024

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…

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Anne Litt hosts unexpected choices in progressive pop and new rhythms.

Anne Litt's playlist, May 18, 2024

Anne Litt hosts unexpected choices in progressive pop and new rhythms.

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Emmy winning actor Jeff Daniels takes on the prose of Tom Wolfe and the direction of Regina King in his new Netflix series “A Man in Full.”

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Emmy winning actor Jeff Daniels takes on the prose of Tom Wolfe and the direction of Regina King in his new Netflix series “A Man in Full.”

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Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali breaks down his new Netflix series “Heeramandi,” about a house of courtesans during the Indian independence movement.

Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali will find the humor in any situation

Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali breaks down his new Netflix series “Heeramandi,” about a house of courtesans during the Indian independence movement.

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Director Ava DuVernay discusses the impact of Haile Gerima’s film “Sankofa” on her work, praising its depictions of resistance and empowerment.

Ava DuVernay on the resonance of Haile Gerima’s film ‘Sankofa’

Director Ava DuVernay discusses the impact of Haile Gerima’s film “Sankofa” on her work, praising its depictions of resistance and empowerment.

from The Treatment

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.

Eclectic 24

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.