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Decades of erosion and climate change constantly shut down Highway 1 through Big Sur. The damage is worsening as more intense storms hit the coast.

Decades of erosion and climate change constantly shut down Highway 1 through Big Sur. The damage is worsening as more intense storms hit the coast.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Facing a shortage of Black teachers, LAUSD gets creative

Black students do better academically when they have at least one Black teacher, research shows. But LA Unified is struggling to recruit and retain those educators.

‘Every detail is essential’: Costuming LA Opera's ‘Turandot’

Before a note is sung, artists at the LA Opera Costume Shop put in hundreds of hours of work creating outfits that bring each show to life.

Palos Verdes landslide leads to removal of Wayfarers Chapel

Crews set to begin dismantling historic Wayfarers Chapel

Conductor Gustavo Dudamel is soon off to NYC but says LA is home

LA Philharmonic Music and Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel talks about conducting Beethoven's only opera, plus his choice to start leading the New York Philharmonic in 2026.

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As climate change makes water warmer, toxic algae is killing fish and plants in lakes nationwide, including Lake Elsinore. New technology could save them.

from KCRW Features

Scott Galloway discusses his book "The Algebra of Wealth" and the growing disconnect between young people and their economic futures.

from Life Examined

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Enjoy Honey Dijon’s club-ready refresh of Madison McFerrin’s “Run” before it’s officially available on Friday, May 17.

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Artichokes, a cultivated thistle, peak from March through May, so make the most of them.

Artichoke season: 8 great spring recipes

Artichokes, a cultivated thistle, peak from March through May, so make the most of them.

from Good Food

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

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: May 15, 2024

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

Chicago trio Dehd’s freshly released LP “Poetry” rocks our world.

5 Songs to Hear This Week: Dehd, Amen Dunes, Låpsley

Chicago trio Dehd’s freshly released LP “Poetry” rocks our world.

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The gorgeous new album My Black Country: The Songs of Alice Randall captures the work of one most illustrious of the handful of Black Country songwriters (let alone a woman) in…

Today’s Top Tune: Valerie June - ‘Big Dream’

The gorgeous new album My Black Country: The Songs of Alice Randall captures the work of one most illustrious of the handful of Black Country songwriters (let alone a woman) in…

from Today's Top Tune

This week, Gloria Mark , Professor at the University of California at Irvine and author of the book “Attention Span:A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and…

Midweek Reset: Cultivating Attention

This week, Gloria Mark , Professor at the University of California at Irvine and author of the book “Attention Span:A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and…

from Life Examined

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Francesca Harding's playlist, May 14, 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: May 14, 2024

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

from FREAKS ONLY

President Biden today announced higher tariffs on Chinese goods, saying the aim is to protect the U.S. economy from overseas competitors.

How much does China threaten the US economy?

President Biden today announced higher tariffs on Chinese goods, saying the aim is to protect the U.S. economy from overseas competitors.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The New York Times uncovered a wide range of COVID vaccine side effects as part of its year-long probe. Despite reports to the CDC, concerns have gone unanswered.

Shingles to brain damage: Americans report COVID side effects

The New York Times uncovered a wide range of COVID vaccine side effects as part of its year-long probe. Despite reports to the CDC, concerns have gone unanswered.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Comedian Richard Gadd says “Baby Reindeer” is a true story of his stalker. That woman says Gadd exaggerated greatly and is threatening to sue.

Netflix in legal trouble over hit series ‘Baby Reindeer’

Comedian Richard Gadd says “Baby Reindeer” is a true story of his stalker. That woman says Gadd exaggerated greatly and is threatening to sue.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Prepare to feel that warm, fuzzy glow that only the finest mp3 blogs could provide.

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Prepare to feel that warm, fuzzy glow that only the finest mp3 blogs could provide.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Have you heard about Yannis & The Yaw ?

Today’s Top Tune: Yannis & The Yaw - ‘Walk Through Fire’

Have you heard about Yannis & The Yaw ?

from Today's Top Tune

We think you'll enjoy this episode of Life Examined, a KCRW podcast that explores science, philosophy, and finding meaning in the modern world.

Michael Pollan’s long, strange trip exploring food and psychedelics (from "Life Examined")

We think you'll enjoy this episode of Life Examined, a KCRW podcast that explores science, philosophy, and finding meaning in the modern world.

from Good Food

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

José Galván's playlist, May 13, 2024

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

from José Galván

A surprise, semi-new album drop from Childish Gambino? We’ll take it.

FREAKS ONLY playlist: Childish Gambino’s ‘Altavista’ hits hard

A surprise, semi-new album drop from Childish Gambino? We’ll take it.

from FREAKS ONLY

The year is less than halfway over, but it’s hard to imagine anything will be more universally embraced than Justice’s “Hyperdrama.”

KCRW’s Top 30: Is Justice’s ‘Hyperdrama’ album of the year?

The year is less than halfway over, but it’s hard to imagine anything will be more universally embraced than Justice’s “Hyperdrama.”

Roger Corman, who died last Thursday, helped launch the careers of directors like Francis Ford Coppola, Martin Scorsese, Ron Howard, and James Cameron.

Roger Corman ‘never lost a dime’: Remembering the indie film pioneer

Roger Corman, who died last Thursday, helped launch the careers of directors like Francis Ford Coppola, Martin Scorsese, Ron Howard, and James Cameron.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The New York Times/Siena College polls show Biden losing to Trump in Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Arizona and Georgia. Biden has lost support with key Democratic demographics.

Latest polling has Biden losing 5 key swing states

The New York Times/Siena College polls show Biden losing to Trump in Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Arizona and Georgia. Biden has lost support with key Democratic demographics.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand