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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

Lost Notes, Season 4 - Ep 4: Viva Tirado: The South/East LA Connection

Lost Notes explores how the song “Viva Tirado” exemplifies the inter-generational musical conversation between LA’s Black and Brown communities.

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.

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.”

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

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Francesca Harding

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FREAKS ONLY

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

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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! We have devised what will hopefully be a great spring time listening experience. Here are some bands you might want to check out. There’s never enough new music.

from Henry Rollins

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

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

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

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

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LA’s animal shelters are so overcrowded that the City Council has paused issuing dog breeding licenses. The president of a local rescue explains what’s going on.

What's behind the massive influx of dogs at LA's shelters?

LA’s animal shelters are so overcrowded that the City Council has paused issuing dog breeding licenses. The president of a local rescue explains what’s going on.

All 371 locations of 99 Cents Only stores will close permanently, which means a big loss for those who rely on a low-income brick-and-mortar retailer in their neighborhood.

99 Cents Only stores: Can ‘fellowship of frugality’ be saved?

All 371 locations of 99 Cents Only stores will close permanently, which means a big loss for those who rely on a low-income brick-and-mortar retailer in their neighborhood.

Abortion’s legal and political future after Arizona Supreme Court upholds 1864 ban

A neuroscience professor explains how episodic memory works and why our brains sometimes hold onto inane information. He also gives tips on strengthening your power of recall.

How to better remember what’s important (you can dump the rest)

A neuroscience professor explains how episodic memory works and why our brains sometimes hold onto inane information. He also gives tips on strengthening your power of recall.

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

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: Apr. 10, 2024

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

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

New album release season is in full effect — here are some highlights.

KCRW’s 5 Songs to Hear This Week: Leyla McCalla, Justice, Jordan Rakei

New album release season is in full effect — here are some highlights.

from Music News

Whether they’re your nemesis or closest ally, today is National Sibling Day. In honor of that, we’re getting down with Infinity Song , a band of four brothers and sisters based in NYC.

Today’s Top Tune: Infinity Song - ‘Hater’s Anthem’

Whether they’re your nemesis or closest ally, today is National Sibling Day. In honor of that, we’re getting down with Infinity Song , a band of four brothers and sisters based in NYC.

from Today's Top Tune

How do I stop dating avoidant people? I’m grieving the death of my partner. Will I connect with someone sexually ever again? And the art of sex magic.

I’m grieving the death of my partner. Will I ever find love again?

How do I stop dating avoidant people? I’m grieving the death of my partner. Will I connect with someone sexually ever again? And the art of sex magic.

from How’s Your Sex Life?

The Orange County Sheriff's Department had hundreds of ICE transfers last year, raising concerns from immigrant rights groups who say the actions defy California law.

Immigration activists raise alarms about OC ICE transfers

The Orange County Sheriff's Department had hundreds of ICE transfers last year, raising concerns from immigrant rights groups who say the actions defy California law.

from KCRW Features

This week, Brad Stulberg writer and author of “The Practice of Groundedness: A Transformative Path to Success that Feeds – Not Crushes – Your Soul” on behavioral action and why the…

Midweek Reset: Mood follows action

This week, Brad Stulberg writer and author of “The Practice of Groundedness: A Transformative Path to Success that Feeds – Not Crushes – Your Soul” on behavioral action and why the…

from Life Examined

Music to make you feel.

Francesca Harding's playlist, Apr. 9, 2024

Music to make you feel.

from Francesca Harding

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

FREAKS ONLY playlist: April 9, 2024

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

from FREAKS ONLY

SoCal’s Chicano Batman rides high, but did LA electropop duo Brijean just drop the city’s official anthem?

KCRW’s Top 30: Chicano Batman soars ahead

SoCal’s Chicano Batman rides high, but did LA electropop duo Brijean just drop the city’s official anthem?

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.

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.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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

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.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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