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Bassist Lucas Harwood tells all. Plus, enter to win tickets to KGLW’s 3-hour Hollywood Bowl debut.

Bassist Lucas Harwood tells all. Plus, enter to win tickets to KGLW’s 3-hour Hollywood Bowl debut.

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OC clinic workers organize in response to abortion law changes

Reproductive health workers nationally have been turning to unions for support since the fall of Roe v. Wade. Planned Parenthood in Orange County could be next.

As labor unrest grows across industries, Dolores Huerta says ‘we have a lot of work to do’

Unions across industries are staging more strikes and showing more solidarity, prompting some experts to forecast a “hot labor summer.”

Weekend film reviews: ‘Rise of the Beasts,’ ‘Flamin’ Hot’

Critics review the latest film releases: “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts,” “The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster,” “Lynch/Oz,” and “Flamin' Hot.”

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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.

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 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.

 In-depth interviews with the most innovative & influential people in entertainment, art, and pop culture. Hosted by film critic Elvis Mitchell, at KCRW.com.

The Treatment

In-depth interviews with the most innovative & influential people in entertainment, art, and pop culture. Hosted by film critic Elvis Mitchell, at KCRW.com.

 Unbelievably true stories of chance encounters that changed the world. A pair of mail-order shoes that led to the film The Outsiders. A secret road to a California paradise.

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Unbelievably true stories of chance encounters that changed the world. A pair of mail-order shoes that led to the film The Outsiders. A secret road to a California paradise.

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FREAKS ONLY

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

Jun. 08 2 hr

Anne Litt

Unexpected choices in progressive pop and new rhythms.

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Francesca Harding

Music to make you feel.

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José Galván

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

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Journalist Allyson McCabe talks “Why Sinéad O’Connor Matters,” her expansive new book that reaches far beyond its subject.

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Fanatic. Hello from Perth Australia. So great to be back

from Henry Rollins

Metropolis playlist, June 3, 2023

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Mike Pence is officially running for president as a Reagan-style conservative, but do GOP voters want retro?

from Left, Right & Center

Los Angeles

 As labor unrest grows across industries, Dolores Huerta says ‘we have a lot of work to do’

As labor unrest grows across industries, Dolores Huerta says ‘we have a lot of work to do’

 Greater LA

How Black Angelenos aided Mexican American youth in Zoot Suit Riots

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Red scare led to the end of LA’s public housing boom

 Greater LA

Food & Drink

 A first taste of Sri Lankan cuisine inspires a cookbook

A first taste of Sri Lankan cuisine inspires a cookbook

 Good Food

Market Report: Plucots vs. pluots, ‘90s cafe culture is back

 Good Food

Thai eatery Chao Kung removes Chinese dishes in favor of traditional Thai flavors

 Good Food

Politics

 Presidential hopeful Mike Pence evokes Reagan, carves anti-Trump lane

Presidential hopeful Mike Pence evokes Reagan, carves anti-Trump lane

 Left, Right & Center

What to expect this primary season from presidential candidates?

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

OC counted 700 homeless kids last year. Grand jury thinks it has 30,000

 Greater LA

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Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras' playlist, June 9, 2023

 Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras

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Arts

 Keith Haring's art and activism still resonate today

Keith Haring's art and activism still resonate today

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Cannes: ‘A complete bubble, far removed from the US film and television industry’

 The Business

The big screen is back: The resilience and challenges of movie theater owners

 The Business

Entertainment

 Weekend film reviews: ‘Rise of the Beasts,’ ‘Flamin’ Hot’

Weekend film reviews: ‘Rise of the Beasts,’ ‘Flamin’ Hot’

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

CNN fires CEO Chris Licht. Who will take his place?

 The Business

Carol Burnett on turning 90, pioneering variety, and loving Lucy

 The Business

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A soulful rhythmic journey through time and space... sonic love notes from cities to mountain tops, to the heart of the tropics and into the cosmos.

Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras' playlist, June 9, 2023

A soulful rhythmic journey through time and space... sonic love notes from cities to mountain tops, to the heart of the tropics and into the cosmos.

from Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras

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.

CNN fires CEO Chris Licht after a damning article in The Atlantic reporting his “alienating” behavior towards his staff. Was he a bad match for the job?

CNN fires CEO Chris Licht. Who will take his place?

CNN fires CEO Chris Licht after a damning article in The Atlantic reporting his “alienating” behavior towards his staff. Was he a bad match for the job?

from The Business

Legendary comedian Carol Burnett talks about her sprawling career and variety show, her close relationship with Lucille Ball, and acting in "Better Call Saul."

Carol Burnett on turning 90, pioneering variety, and loving Lucy

Legendary comedian Carol Burnett talks about her sprawling career and variety show, her close relationship with Lucille Ball, and acting in "Better Call Saul."

from The Business

Restaurateur Karan Gokani revels in his first tastes of Sri Lankan food and traditional hoppers made of fermented rice and coconut.

A first taste of Sri Lankan cuisine inspires a cookbook

Restaurateur Karan Gokani revels in his first tastes of Sri Lankan food and traditional hoppers made of fermented rice and coconut.

from Good Food

Bob Wiebe brings his short-lived plucots to market while chef Macklin Casnoff shops for Stir Crazy, his new cafe.

Market Report: Plucots vs. pluots, ‘90s cafe culture is back

Bob Wiebe brings his short-lived plucots to market while chef Macklin Casnoff shops for Stir Crazy, his new cafe.

from Good Food

After years of luring customers with Chinese staples, Chao Krung’s second generation of owners restore the menu to its traditional Thai glory.

Thai eatery Chao Kung removes Chinese dishes in favor of traditional Thai flavors

After years of luring customers with Chinese staples, Chao Krung’s second generation of owners restore the menu to its traditional Thai glory.

from Good Food

In her new book “Fat Talk,” Virginia Sole-Smith exposes society's anti-fat bias and the issues surrounding childhood obesity.

'Fat Talk' reframes how to talk to kids about weight in a dieting world

In her new book “Fat Talk,” Virginia Sole-Smith exposes society's anti-fat bias and the issues surrounding childhood obesity.

from Good Food

Mark Arax looks at the future of water in California's Central Valley.

The future of water in the Central Valley: Tulare Lake hits 150 year high

Mark Arax looks at the future of water in California's Central Valley.

from Good Food

NYC musical polymath Rahill comes correct for an all vinyl guest DJ set.

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist, June 9, 2023

NYC musical polymath Rahill comes correct for an all vinyl guest DJ set.

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.

Seattle-based soul innovator and multi-instrumentalist Brittany Davis is a non-binary, blind artist we’ve recently become acquainted with.

Today’s Top Tune: Brittany Davis - ‘So Fly’

Seattle-based soul innovator and multi-instrumentalist Brittany Davis is a non-binary, blind artist we’ve recently become acquainted with.

from Today's Top Tune

Mike Pence is officially running for president as a Reagan-style conservative, but do GOP voters want retro?

Presidential hopeful Mike Pence evokes Reagan, carves anti-Trump lane

Mike Pence is officially running for president as a Reagan-style conservative, but do GOP voters want retro?

from Left, Right & Center

Peter Singer knows it is difficult to make a lonely stand against the mega corporate food processing machine.

You Sure You Want to Eat That Sentient Being?

Peter Singer knows it is difficult to make a lonely stand against the mega corporate food processing machine.

from Scheer Intelligence

Christine & The Queens’ “PARANOÏA, ANGELS, TRUE LOVE” exits the pressing plant to head directly to your ears.

FREAKS ONLY playlist June 8: Christine & The Queens drop the new LP

Christine & The Queens’ “PARANOÏA, ANGELS, TRUE LOVE” exits the pressing plant to head directly to your ears.

from FREAKS ONLY

Anne Litt hosts unexpected choices in progressive pop and new rhythms.

Anne Litt's playlist, June 8, 2023

Anne Litt hosts unexpected choices in progressive pop and new rhythms.

from Anne Litt

Rising to fame in the 1980s, Keith Haring’s graffiti-inspired drawings became synonymous with HIV/AIDS activism. His legacy is the focus of a new exhibition at The Broad Museum.

Keith Haring's art and activism still resonate today

Rising to fame in the 1980s, Keith Haring’s graffiti-inspired drawings became synonymous with HIV/AIDS activism. His legacy is the focus of a new exhibition at The Broad Museum.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Eighty years ago this week, at the height of World War II, Mexican American youth in LA were targeted in the Zoot Suit Riots. Many prominent Black Angelenos came to their defense.

How Black Angelenos aided Mexican American youth in Zoot Suit Riots

Eighty years ago this week, at the height of World War II, Mexican American youth in LA were targeted in the Zoot Suit Riots. Many prominent Black Angelenos came to their defense.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand