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The group Open Books is giving what they deem “LGBTQ+ affirming literature” to public schools, including every elementary campus in the LAUSD.

The group Open Books is giving what they deem “LGBTQ+ affirming literature” to public schools, including every elementary campus in the LAUSD.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

KCRW Partner Screening: 'The Greatest Hits'

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KCRW and Searchlight Pictures invite you to the L.A. premiere of The Greatest Hits.

RFK Jr. campaign staffer says defeating Biden is ‘No. 1 priority’

RFK Jr. is running an uphill campaign trying to pull from anti-establishment Democrats and Republicans, but liberals are worried that his campaign is a Biden spoiler.

Rory Kennedy on Synanon’s downfall plus her brother’s election bid

Rory Kennedy talks about “Synanon Fix,” a four-part documentary series on HBO about the drug rehab center that turned into a cult.

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Anticipating Monday’s total solar eclipse, Angelenos are flying and driving thousands of miles to get the best view – and, possibly, to be changed.

from KCRW Features

“Only God Was Above Us,” Vampire Weekend’s hotly anticipated follow up to 2019’s “Father of the Bride” is out now and playing in this MBE.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

UC Berkeley professor Jennifer Chatman and clinical psychologist Ramani Durvasula explain what narcissism is and looks like and the perceived propensity for it within leadership and…

from Life Examined

Fanatic! I hope you had a great week and got some good listening in. I’m out of the daily pummeling of proofreading for a little while.

from Henry Rollins

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California lawmakers revealed a slate of bills aimed at reducing retail theft. It’s an attempt to fight crime without violating Prop 47, the criminal justice reform passed in 2014.

Fight organized retail crime: CA Assembly lawmakers unveil plans

California lawmakers revealed a slate of bills aimed at reducing retail theft. It’s an attempt to fight crime without violating Prop 47, the criminal justice reform passed in 2014.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

We’re really loving the latest from cumbia-punks Combo Chimbita and Aussie jazz-psych combo Hiatus Kaiyote.

MBE Playlist April 9: Combo Chimbito and Hiatus Kaiyote spice up your Tuesday

We’re really loving the latest from cumbia-punks Combo Chimbita and Aussie jazz-psych combo Hiatus Kaiyote.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

The Marías are busy putting the finishing touches on their eagerly-awaited sophomore album Submarine, out at the end of May, exploring solitude and the complexities of our emotions.

Today’s Top Tune: The Marias - ‘Run Your Mouth’

The Marías are busy putting the finishing touches on their eagerly-awaited sophomore album Submarine, out at the end of May, exploring solitude and the complexities of our emotions.

from Today's Top Tune

The people in charge of California’s state parks once focused on just preserving land, but now they’re tasked with saving it from climate-driven collapse.

Climate change pushes CA state parks to re-think their goals

The people in charge of California’s state parks once focused on just preserving land, but now they’re tasked with saving it from climate-driven collapse.

from KCRW Features

Southern Californians tired of screens are building tables, chairs, and objects of beauty out of wood to channel their creativity into something tangible.

Woodworking means fewer screens and more satisfaction for Angelenos

Southern Californians tired of screens are building tables, chairs, and objects of beauty out of wood to channel their creativity into something tangible.

from KCRW Features

An infectious harmony of varied sounds and melodies that bridge cultures and genres.

José Galván's playlist, April 8, 2024

An infectious harmony of varied sounds and melodies that bridge cultures and genres.

from José Galván

Hear a TV On The Radio classic detailing behavior we hope none of you have been engaging in…

FREAKS ONLY playlist: Daniel T., Vampire Weekend, and ‘Staring at the Sun’

Hear a TV On The Radio classic detailing behavior we hope none of you have been engaging in…

from FREAKS ONLY

House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing pressure from Democrats and foreign leaders to pass more aid, while hard-right members of his own party threaten his speakership.

Ukraine aid hangs in the balance amid congressional infighting

House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing pressure from Democrats and foreign leaders to pass more aid, while hard-right members of his own party threaten his speakership.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Former DOJ official Jeffrey Clark faces disbarment after his schemes to overturn the 2020 election.

Another Trump lawyer faces disbarment after 2020 election schemes

Former DOJ official Jeffrey Clark faces disbarment after his schemes to overturn the 2020 election.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Rudy Mancuso’s synesthesia means daily sounds transform into layered rhythms and melodies. He explores that beautiful and frustrating experience in “Música.”

Hearing the music in everything: Rudy Mancuso on ‘Música,’ synesthesia

Rudy Mancuso’s synesthesia means daily sounds transform into layered rhythms and melodies. He explores that beautiful and frustrating experience in “Música.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

HBO’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm” ended its 12th and final season Sunday night. We review the episode and discuss how Westside Los Angeles featured prominently in the show.

HBO’s ‘Curb’ concludes with copious callbacks to ‘Seinfeld’ finale

HBO’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm” ended its 12th and final season Sunday night. We review the episode and discuss how Westside Los Angeles featured prominently in the show.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Dutch melodist Benny Sings and his megawatt band hit Apogee Studio with cuts from the acclaimed 2023 LP “Young Hearts,” including “Pyjamas” and “Movie Star.”

Benny Sings: KCRW Live from Apogee Studio

Dutch melodist Benny Sings and his megawatt band hit Apogee Studio with cuts from the acclaimed 2023 LP “Young Hearts,” including “Pyjamas” and “Movie Star.”

from Live From

Your ultimate eclipse playlist, fresh jams from your faves, and Benny Sings’ breezy bops Live From Apogee.

MBE Playlist April 8: (Almost) total eclipse of the show

Your ultimate eclipse playlist, fresh jams from your faves, and Benny Sings’ breezy bops Live From Apogee.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

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.

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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.

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.

Hundreds of locals flocked to the Griffith Park Observatory to witness Southern California’s partial eclipse.

Griffith Park spectators awestruck at partial solar eclipse

Hundreds of locals flocked to the Griffith Park Observatory to witness Southern California’s partial eclipse.

from KCRW Features

“Bean Fields,” the latest track from Shannon & The Clams ’ forthcoming album The Moon Is In The Wrong Place (out in May), is a celebration of life honoring Shannon Shaw’s fiancé, Joe…

Today’s Top Tune: Shannon & The Clams - ‘Bean Fields’

“Bean Fields,” the latest track from Shannon & The Clams ’ forthcoming album The Moon Is In The Wrong Place (out in May), is a celebration of life honoring Shannon Shaw’s fiancé, Joe…

from Today's Top Tune

"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, April 7, 2024

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

from LeRoy Downs

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, April 7, 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