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Rising Scottish producer Barry Can’t Swim brings stage show of cuts from his 2023 LP “When Will We Land?” (and beyond) to KCRW HQ.

Rising Scottish producer Barry Can’t Swim brings stage show of cuts from his 2023 LP “When Will We Land?” (and beyond) to KCRW HQ.

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Is Trader Joe’s stealing food ideas from small producers?

Trader Joe’s works with global suppliers to make eclectic products, but some small food producers say the company rips them off, reports Adam Reiner, founder of Restaurant Manifesto.

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How do I talk to my wife about my desires? I’m a 51-year-old virgin and I don’t know where to start! And is there sex after divorce?

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Strawberries are easy to transform into a dish that’s like a gift. To kick them up a notch, marinate them with a drizzle of flavorful balsamic vinegar.

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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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COVID-cautious Angelenos continue to take proactive steps to prevent infection, as they watch many others seem to care less about the virus.

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Fanatic! I hope you had a great week and got some listening in. We just finished work on the next volume of Stay Fanatic!!! and it will heading to the printer soon.

from Henry Rollins

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

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Was last night Lebron James’ final game as a Laker?

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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 Is Trader Joe’s stealing food ideas from small producers?

Is Trader Joe’s stealing food ideas from small producers?

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 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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 ‘Hamas sees itself as winning’: Checking in on Gaza war

‘Hamas sees itself as winning’: Checking in on Gaza war

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Arizona repeals historic abortion ban amid battle for reproductive rights

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Justice Department recommends loosening marijuana restrictions

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 MBE playlist May 2: World Premiere: Flight Facilities ‘Days Of The Week (Feat. Enumclaw)’

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 Today's Top Tune

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Poetry eased grief for Callie Siskel after her dad’s death

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 Weekend film reviews: ‘The Fall Guy,’ ‘I Saw the TV Glow’

Weekend film reviews: ‘The Fall Guy,’ ‘I Saw the TV Glow’

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 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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Critics review the latest film releases: “The Fall Guy,” “I Saw the TV Glow,” “Evil Does Not Exist,” and “Mars Express.”

Weekend film reviews: ‘The Fall Guy,’ ‘I Saw the TV Glow’

Critics review the latest film releases: “The Fall Guy,” “I Saw the TV Glow,” “Evil Does Not Exist,” and “Mars Express.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

‘Hamas sees itself as winning’: Checking in on Gaza war

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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Arizona repeals historic abortion ban amid battle for reproductive rights

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Thursday… dancin’? You know it, cuz this MBE is the only place where you can hear Flight Facilities’ new single “Days Of The Week”.

MBE playlist May 2: World Premiere: Flight Facilities ‘Days Of The Week (Feat. Enumclaw)’

Thursday… dancin’? You know it, cuz this MBE is the only place where you can hear Flight Facilities’ new single “Days Of The Week”.

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Now that Beyonce released her country album to rave reviews, we’re seeing the buoying effect of her limelight, allowing other women artists to rise with the genre.

Today’s Top Tune: Kaia Kater - ‘In Montreal’

Now that Beyonce released her country album to rave reviews, we’re seeing the buoying effect of her limelight, allowing other women artists to rise with the genre.

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Some LA vegan spots are adding regenerative meats to their menus, pushing away long-time customers who only eat plant-based meals.

New at some LA vegan restaurants: Meat options. Who’s biting?

Some LA vegan spots are adding regenerative meats to their menus, pushing away long-time customers who only eat plant-based meals.

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KCRW Life Examined host Jonathan Bastian makes a guest appearance on KCRW’s How’s Your Sex Life, and talks about his insights on relationships, divorce and heartbreak.

KCRW’s “How’s Your Sex Life” discusses falling in love and falling apart with Jonathan Bastian

KCRW Life Examined host Jonathan Bastian makes a guest appearance on KCRW’s How’s Your Sex Life, and talks about his insights on relationships, divorce and heartbreak.

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

Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras' playlist, May 1, 2024

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

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Click in for a couple of brand new cuts that’ll have you humming along for days.

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Click in for a couple of brand new cuts that’ll have you humming along for days.

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After violence between pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian sides broke out at UCLA overnight, two Dartmouth lecturers with differing views on the war offer a model for cooperation.

Amid US campus protests, can Dartmouth offer a different path?

After violence between pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian sides broke out at UCLA overnight, two Dartmouth lecturers with differing views on the war offer a model for cooperation.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The daughter of late film critic Gene Siskel is out with a new poetry book, “Two Minds,” about grief and the sudden death of her father when she was 12 years old.

Poetry eased grief for Callie Siskel after her dad’s death

The daughter of late film critic Gene Siskel is out with a new poetry book, “Two Minds,” about grief and the sudden death of her father when she was 12 years old.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Department of Justice proposed making cannabis a Schedule 3 drug, acknowledging after decades of illicit use that it has medical value and a lower risk for abuse.

Justice Department recommends loosening marijuana restrictions

The Department of Justice proposed making cannabis a Schedule 3 drug, acknowledging after decades of illicit use that it has medical value and a lower risk for abuse.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Sending the warmest birthday vibes to MBE producer Anna Chang.

MBE playlist May 1: Taurus hive, rise!

Sending the warmest birthday vibes to MBE producer Anna Chang.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

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

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

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KCRW host Chris Douridas was heard declaring some fighting words about Suave Bruta, the debut album by French-Colombian double-bassist and singer Ëda Diaz : “I expect to go several…

Today’s Top Tune: Ëda Diaz - ‘Dulce de Mar’

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from Today's Top Tune

This week, Scott Galloway NYU professor, podcaster and author of “ The Algebra of Wealth: A Simple Formula for Financial Security,” reflects on life’s blessings.

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