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Always centered at night is the next pillar anchoring Moby ’s extensive body of work.

Always centered at night is the next pillar anchoring Moby ’s extensive body of work.

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KCRW’s Top 30: Khruangbin at Coachella nearly triples spins of ‘A LA SALA’

Khruangbin aren’t the only ones reaping desert rewards… you’ll find the Coachella bump all over this week’s Top 30.

Animal highway in Agoura Hills: Construction means freeway closures

The southbound 101 freeway in Agoura Hills will be closed nightly for the next few weeks — as Caltrans continues building a massive wildlife bridge.

What to expect after Iran’s ‘dud’ attack on Israel?

After Iran’s unsuccessful missile attack, how will Israel retaliate? Plus, how long can Ukraine stave off Russian attacks? The Wall Street Journal’s Yaroslav Trofimov weighs in.

Songs to lift your spirits: Picks from KCRW DJ Wyldeflower

KCRW DJ Ro Wyldeflower Contreras recommends new songs from Chicano Batman, Reyna Tropical, Baby Rose, Brainstory, and Hiatus Kaiyote.

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 Bookworm, a premier literary talk show providing intellectual, accessible, and provocative literary conversations. Hosted by Michael Silverblatt at KCRW.com.

Bookworm

Bookworm, a premier literary talk show providing intellectual, accessible, and provocative literary conversations. Hosted by Michael Silverblatt at KCRW.com.

 Left, Right & Center is KCRW’s weekly politics show where we take on the tough, divisive issues you’re afraid to talk about with your own family.

Left, Right & Center

Left, Right & Center is KCRW’s weekly politics show where we take on the tough, divisive issues you’re afraid to talk about with your own family.

 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.

Bent by Nature

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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LeRoy Downs

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Jason Kramer

Carefully curated music from around the world.

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Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras

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

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Raul Campos

Soulful grooves and fresh remixes from Latin rhythms to indie rock.

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Novena gives you Coachella tips. Plus, a cut from SHABAKA’s introspective new LP “Perceive Its Beauty, Acknowledge Its Grace”.

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Fanatic! I hope you had a great week with as much music as possible played.

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Is there anything about Trump’s abortion position for Joe Biden to capitalize on? Will Biden’s change of tune on Israel win him more supporters?

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

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 Animal highway in Agoura Hills: Construction means freeway closures

Animal highway in Agoura Hills: Construction means freeway closures

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Coachella 2024: How (and what) to watch from home

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

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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 Green almonds are in season at the farmers market

Green almonds are in season at the farmers market

 Good Food

Heading to Coachella? You're going to want to eat at La Copine

 Good Food

How Laila El-Haddad keeps the cuisine of Gaza alive

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Politics

 What to expect after Iran’s ‘dud’ attack on Israel?

What to expect after Iran’s ‘dud’ attack on Israel?

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Trump’s hush trial begins in a Manhattan courtroom

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Is an American parliament the answer to our rotting democracy?

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 Today’s Top Tune: Moby - ‘dark days’ (Feat. Lady Blackbird)

Today’s Top Tune: Moby - ‘dark days’ (Feat. Lady Blackbird)

 Today's Top Tune

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MBE Playlist April 15: Apifera’s emotion stirring instrumentals return (with vocals!)

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 Folio Society’s Head of Editorial James Rose: Team Marvel or Team DC?

Folio Society’s Head of Editorial James Rose: Team Marvel or Team DC?

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‘The People’s Joker’ brings an unambiguously queer anti-hero to Gotham

 The Treatment

Calmatic on Kendrick Lamar’s “To Pimp A Butterfly”

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 Mike Birbiglia and Eddie Schmidt on building a stand-up special from scratch in ‘Good One: A Show About Jokes’

Mike Birbiglia and Eddie Schmidt on building a stand-up special from scratch in ‘Good One: A Show About Jokes’

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Coppola struggles to find distribution for ‘Megalopolis’; David Ellison looks to acquire Paramount parent company National Amusements

 The Business

Weekend film reviews: ‘Civil War,’ ‘In Flames, ‘Sting’

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Donald Trump is now the first U.S.

Trump’s hush trial begins in a Manhattan courtroom

Donald Trump is now the first U.S.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Stones Throw Records’ quartet Apifera stay committed to crafting meditative instrumentation, but add a heavy narrative on new single “Theodore Marmalade.”

MBE Playlist April 15: Apifera’s emotion stirring instrumentals return (with vocals!)

Stones Throw Records’ quartet Apifera stay committed to crafting meditative instrumentation, but add a heavy narrative on new single “Theodore Marmalade.”

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.

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.

Dublin-based multi-instrumentalist Conor J O’Brien, best known for heading up Villagers , recently announced their sixth studio album, That Golden Time, dropping May 10.

Today’s Top Tune: Villagers - ‘You Lucky One’

Dublin-based multi-instrumentalist Conor J O’Brien, best known for heading up Villagers , recently announced their sixth studio album, That Golden Time, dropping May 10.

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Coachella 2024 kicked off its first weekend full of performances, reunions, and lower-than-expected ticket sales.

Coachella ticket sales dip, festival still thrives

Coachella 2024 kicked off its first weekend full of performances, reunions, and lower-than-expected ticket sales.

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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.

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.

"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 14, 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 14, 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

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

Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras' playlist, April 14, 2024

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

from Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras

Raul Campos creates a mix of emerging artists and current favorites, bringing essential cuts from around the world and a little closer to home -- from soulful grooves and fresh remixes…

Raul Campos' playlist, April 14, 2024

Raul Campos creates a mix of emerging artists and current favorites, bringing essential cuts from around the world and a little closer to home -- from soulful grooves and fresh remixes…

from Raul Campos

New releases in all genres.

Chris Douridas' playlist, April 14, 2024

New releases in all genres.

from Chris Douridas

Neil Mullarkey is a comedian, actor, and author of In the Moment: Build your confidence, creativity, and communication at work.

Laughter, leadership, and Improv: navigating the unscripted parts of your life

Neil Mullarkey is a comedian, actor, and author of In the Moment: Build your confidence, creativity, and communication at work.

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The medical needs of those with intellectual and developmental disabilities are often ignored, and their care suffers.

Those who receive the poorest healthcare in America

The medical needs of those with intellectual and developmental disabilities are often ignored, and their care suffers.

from Second Opinion

Indie found sounds, nostalgic guilty pleasures, and introspective piano solos to help you feel deeply and move freely through life.

Nassir Nassirzadeh's playlist, April 14, 2024

Indie found sounds, nostalgic guilty pleasures, and introspective piano solos to help you feel deeply and move freely through life.

from Nassir Nassirzadeh

Fanatic! I hope you had a great week with as much music as possible played.

KCRW Broadcast 784

Fanatic! I hope you had a great week with as much music as possible played.

from Henry Rollins

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

Metropolis playlist, April 13, 2024

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

from Metropolis

Unearthing new discoveries, remixes and rarities, b-sides and lost classics.

Dan Wilcox's playlist, April 13, 2024

Unearthing new discoveries, remixes and rarities, b-sides and lost classics.

from Dan Wilcox

Raul Campos creates a mix of emerging artists and current favorites, bringing essential cuts from around the world and a little closer to home -- from soulful grooves and fresh remixes…

Raul Campos' playlist, April 13, 2024

Raul Campos creates a mix of emerging artists and current favorites, bringing essential cuts from around the world and a little closer to home -- from soulful grooves and fresh remixes…

from Raul Campos