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KCRW remembers Angela McCluskey, formerly of Wild Colonials, with a selection of KCRW live appearances.

KCRW remembers Angela McCluskey, formerly of Wild Colonials, with a selection of KCRW live appearances.

from Music Special Programming

Vagabon: KCRW Live from HQ

LA bedroom-house artist Vagabon brings cuts from her 2023 LP “Sorry I Haven’t Called” to KCRW HQ.

FREAKS ONLY playlist: Mar. 14, 2024

Tyler Boudreaux guest hosts FREAKS ONLY.

KCRW Partner Screening: 'Wicked Little Letters'

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KCRW and Sony Pictures Classics invite you to a special advance screening of Wicked Little Letters.

Most pies need butter. So how to make a tasty vegan version?

A classic fruit pie is vegan except for that buttery crust, which is the easiest part of the pastry to tweak. Several great plant butters are available.

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

Mar. 14 2 hr

Morning Becomes Eclectic

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

Mar. 14 2 hr, 50 min

José Galván

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

Mar. 11 2 hr, 1 min

LeRoy Downs

A varied sonic experience to jazz, blending music, style, and culture.

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Jason Kramer

Carefully curated music from around the world.

Mar. 10 2 hr

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Residents want a nearby landfill — where a chemical reaction is happening underneath — to shut down to preserve their health. Months later, it’s still operating.

from KCRW Features

Christine and the Queens has the distinction of being the first-ever duet on an MGMT album.

from Today's Top Tune

Revisit World Party’s jaunty waltz “Mystery Girl,” performed live on MBE in 1997.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Fanatic! I hope you had a great week. I’ve been working on writing projects and putting together tracks for our spring shows.

from Henry Rollins

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If you’re driving a new car, data like how fast you accelerate and how hard you brake might be influencing your insurance premiums. How can you find out if it is?

Your car may be sharing your driving data with insurance companies

If you’re driving a new car, data like how fast you accelerate and how hard you brake might be influencing your insurance premiums. How can you find out if it is?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Critics review the latest film releases: “One Life,” “Arthur the King,” “The Animal Kingdom,” and “Little Wing.”

Weekend film reviews: ‘One Life,’ ‘Arthur the King,’ ‘Little Wing’

Critics review the latest film releases: “One Life,” “Arthur the King,” “The Animal Kingdom,” and “Little Wing.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Some members of Congress view TikTok as a national security threat since it collects data on U.S. users, and the Chinese government could control the software.

Many Americans are hooked on TikTok. What happens if it’s banned?

Some members of Congress view TikTok as a national security threat since it collects data on U.S. users, and the Chinese government could control the software.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Montreal post-punk band Cola’s “Bitter Melon” is an epic journey. Plus, happy pi/pie day!

MBE Playlist March 14: Post-punk ‘n’ pie

Montreal post-punk band Cola’s “Bitter Melon” is an epic journey. Plus, happy pi/pie day!

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Two apple pie categories this year?! Yes, there are. We've made other (tasty) changes, too. It all goes down Sunday, April 28 at UCLA.

Ready your tastebuds: Good Food’s 2024 PieFest and Contest is back!

Two apple pie categories this year?! Yes, there are. We've made other (tasty) changes, too. It all goes down Sunday, April 28 at UCLA.

from Good Food

With rising costs of living in California and the proliferation of remote work, many Angelenos are starting new lives where it’s more affordable: Mexico City.

Descendents of LA immigrants are packing up permanently for Mexico

With rising costs of living in California and the proliferation of remote work, many Angelenos are starting new lives where it’s more affordable: Mexico City.

from KCRW Features

KCRW's Good Food PieFest & Contest 
 Date: Sunday April 28, 2024 12pm-5pm 
 Location: Royce Quad at UCLA, 10745 Dickson Ct, Los Angeles, CA 90095

KCRW's Good Food PieFest & Contest

KCRW's Good Food PieFest & Contest Date: Sunday April 28, 2024 12pm-5pm Location: Royce Quad at UCLA, 10745 Dickson Ct, Los Angeles, CA 90095

from Special Programming

A committee wants to invest in the happiness of Californias with data-proven ideas. But a multi-billion dollar state budget deficit looms over their efforts.

Prioritizing happiness in state laws is focus of new committee

A committee wants to invest in the happiness of Californias with data-proven ideas. But a multi-billion dollar state budget deficit looms over their efforts.

from KCRW Features

On Weird Faith, the latest album from Nashville-based Madi Diaz , you’ll hear “Everything Almost,” on which the artist openly shares her fears and anxieties through an upbeat tone.

Today’s Top Tune: Madi Diaz - ‘Everything Almost’

On Weird Faith, the latest album from Nashville-based Madi Diaz , you’ll hear “Everything Almost,” on which the artist openly shares her fears and anxieties through an upbeat tone.

from Today's Top Tune

Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras clocks in early for the next few Wednesdays to bring you the freakiest new and classic selects.

FREAKS ONLY playlist: Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras guest hosts

Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras clocks in early for the next few Wednesdays to bring you the freakiest new and classic selects.

from FREAKS ONLY

Gemini, ChatGPT, and Grok — more Americans are concerned than excited about artificial intelligence. But how can these products make our lives easier and better?

AI is scary but here to stay. How to use it in our daily lives?

Gemini, ChatGPT, and Grok — more Americans are concerned than excited about artificial intelligence. But how can these products make our lives easier and better?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

“High & Low” chronicles John Galliano’s rise with Givenchy and Christian Dior, then his downfall due to alcoholism and anti-Jewish remarks.

‘High and Low’: John Galliano’s comeback after alcoholism and racist rants

“High & Low” chronicles John Galliano’s rise with Givenchy and Christian Dior, then his downfall due to alcoholism and anti-Jewish remarks.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

An Atlanta judge has dismissed six charges against former president Trump and his co-defendants, but left most of the racketeering case intact. Will it delay his prosecution?

Will dismissed charges in GA affect Trump’s interference case?

An Atlanta judge has dismissed six charges against former president Trump and his co-defendants, but left most of the racketeering case intact. Will it delay his prosecution?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Kanye West, now Ye, will headline the hip-hop festival Rolling Loud. Despite past controversies like his antisemitic remarks, the comeback hints at a forgiving audience.

Antisemitic rants to Inglewood performance: Is Kanye West back?

Kanye West, now Ye, will headline the hip-hop festival Rolling Loud. Despite past controversies like his antisemitic remarks, the comeback hints at a forgiving audience.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Men get maximum health benefits if they log 300 minutes a week of moderate to vigorous exercise, while women need only 140 minutes, a new study shows.

Women can work out half as much as men to reap the same benefits

Men get maximum health benefits if they log 300 minutes a week of moderate to vigorous exercise, while women need only 140 minutes, a new study shows.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

To celebrate the new season of KCRW’s acclaimed podcast Lost Notes (now co-hosted by Novena), we’re digging into a classic track that connects.

MBE Playlist March 13: Mojo working

To celebrate the new season of KCRW’s acclaimed podcast Lost Notes (now co-hosted by Novena), we’re digging into a classic track that connects.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Lost Notes details the darkly hilarious schemes of record-label magnate Ruth Christie, who instigated one of the most absurd court cases in music history.

Lost Notes, Season 4 - Ep 2: Mojo on Trial: The Seedy, Greedy World of Ruth Christie

Lost Notes details the darkly hilarious schemes of record-label magnate Ruth Christie, who instigated one of the most absurd court cases in music history.

from Lost Notes

Katie Porter’s influence turned Orange County competitive, but after her Senate race loss, Democrats now face the challenge of keeping that same momentum going.

How OC changes without Katie Porter in Senate

Katie Porter’s influence turned Orange County competitive, but after her Senate race loss, Democrats now face the challenge of keeping that same momentum going.

from KCRW Features

Vienna-born electronic composer and producer John Tejada has had his hand in many projects — most notably with Reggie Watts as Wajatta — and has queued up a newer one with…

Today’s Top Tune: Optometry - ‘Wrong Thing’

Vienna-born electronic composer and producer John Tejada has had his hand in many projects — most notably with Reggie Watts as Wajatta — and has queued up a newer one with…

from Today's Top Tune