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With the new stadiums in Inglewood, businesses with parking are thriving, while those without feel the city’s economic boom is passing them by.

With the new stadiums in Inglewood, businesses with parking are thriving, while those without feel the city’s economic boom is passing them by.

from KCRW Features

Good Food's favorite cookbooks of 2024

From easy, creative meals to the science of flavor to the best baking, these cookbooks cover a diverse array of topics — and they make great gifts.

The 30(ish) Best Albums of 2024

We screamed, cried, danced, and caught feels throughout the year–and that’s just from listening to good music. Here’s our Top Albums list, hand-picked and wrapped by our very human DJs.

KCRW Partner Screening: 'The Room Next Door'

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KCRW and Sony Pictures Classics invite you to a special advance screening of The Room Next Door followed by a conversation with cinematographer Edu Grau.

Weekend film reviews: ‘Y2K,’ ‘The Return,’ ‘Get Away’

Critics review the latest film releases: “Y2K,” “The Return,” “Get Away,” and “Nightbitch.”

Featured Shows

Latest DJ Shows

Morning Becomes Eclectic

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

Dec. 06 2 hr, 49 min

Tyler Boudreaux

A balanced diet of indie grooves, modern psych, alternative R&B and straight up rock and roll.

Dec. 05 2 hr

FREAKS ONLY

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

Dec. 05 1 hr, 59 min

Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras

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

Dec. 04 1 hr, 59 min

Francesca Harding

Music to make you feel.

Dec. 03 2 hr

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Errol Morris & Jacob Soboroff’s new film “Separated” documents the Trump administration’s child separation policy; they join us now to reflect on its profound relevance.

Errol Morris & MSNBC’s Jacob Soboroff break down their film ‘Separated’

Errol Morris & Jacob Soboroff’s new film “Separated” documents the Trump administration’s child separation policy; they join us now to reflect on its profound relevance.

from The Business

President-elect Donald Trump makes a sweeping promise to crack down on big tech monopolies: How might this affect some of Hollywood’s most powerful CEOs?

Will Trump’s DOJ antitrust pick shake up Hollywood?

President-elect Donald Trump makes a sweeping promise to crack down on big tech monopolies: How might this affect some of Hollywood’s most powerful CEOs?

from The Business

Local cooking instructor and food writer Sonoko Sakai explains the deep meaning of "Japanese in style" cuisine.

Bonito flakes in risotto? Miso in apple pie? Sonoko Sakai explores "Japanese in style" cooking

Local cooking instructor and food writer Sonoko Sakai explains the deep meaning of "Japanese in style" cuisine.

from Good Food

Anne Byrn composes an exhaustive guide on Southern baking.

From biscuits to cornbread, Anne Byrn documents Southern baking from 14 states

Anne Byrn composes an exhaustive guide on Southern baking.

from Good Food

Celia Sack of Omnivore Books reveals her favorite cookbooks of the year for everyone on your list.

The best cookbooks of 2024, according to Celia Sack

Celia Sack of Omnivore Books reveals her favorite cookbooks of the year for everyone on your list.

from Good Food

Reporter Jessica Roy delivers the bad news about those plastic kitchen utensils.

New research urges cooks to throw out their black, plastic utensils

Reporter Jessica Roy delivers the bad news about those plastic kitchen utensils.

from Good Food

Chef Ashleigh Shanti goes beyond cast iron fried chicken and cornbread in exploring Black influences on Southern foodways.

In 'Our South,' Ashleigh Shanti explores her culinary identity

Chef Ashleigh Shanti goes beyond cast iron fried chicken and cornbread in exploring Black influences on Southern foodways.

from Good Food

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

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: December 6, 2024

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

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

The latest film releases include Y2K, The Return, Get Away, and Nightbitch.

Weekend film reviews: ‘Y2K,’ ‘The Return,’ ‘Get Away’

The latest film releases include Y2K, The Return, Get Away, and Nightbitch.

from Weekend Film Reviews

Though one can debate the reasons, statistics and precedent of nuclear war, what is often left out of the conversation is the reality of it: destruction of the world as a whole.

Lena Herzog: You cannot win a nuclear war

Though one can debate the reasons, statistics and precedent of nuclear war, what is often left out of the conversation is the reality of it: destruction of the world as a whole.

from Scheer Intelligence

In 202o, Laura Marling released Song For Our Daughter, a collection of music dedicated to a daughter that didn’t yet exist.

Today’s Top Tune: Laura Marling – ‘Child of Mine’ (Clean)

In 202o, Laura Marling released Song For Our Daughter, a collection of music dedicated to a daughter that didn’t yet exist.

from Today's Top Tune

Will Donald Trump reduce U.S. interventionism? Did President Biden open a can of worms by pardoning his son Hunter? Plus, KCRW looks at what justice means post-election.

Can Americans trust justice and national security amid Trump transition?

Will Donald Trump reduce U.S. interventionism? Did President Biden open a can of worms by pardoning his son Hunter? Plus, KCRW looks at what justice means post-election.

from Left, Right & Center

A balanced diet of indie grooves, modern psych, alternative R&B and straight up rock and roll.

Tyler Boudreaux's playlist, December 5, 2024

A balanced diet of indie grooves, modern psych, alternative R&B and straight up rock and roll.

from Tyler Boudreaux

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

FREAKS ONLY playlist: Dec 5, 2024

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

from FREAKS ONLY

Cryptocurrency has been pumping since Donald Trump’s reelection and promise to make the U.S. the “crypto capital of the planet.”

Crypto bros rejoice as Bitcoin tops $100k

Cryptocurrency has been pumping since Donald Trump’s reelection and promise to make the U.S. the “crypto capital of the planet.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The best cookbooks contain stories of cultural and historical importance. Here are Evan Kleiman’s recommendations this year.

Cookbooks gift guide: ‘Mayylu!,’ ‘Zaatari,’ and more

The best cookbooks contain stories of cultural and historical importance. Here are Evan Kleiman’s recommendations this year.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

At least five people are running to head the Democratic National Committee. Plus, familiar and potentially polarizing people like Rahm Emmanuel have been floated.

Who will lead the Democrats out of the wilderness?

At least five people are running to head the Democratic National Committee. Plus, familiar and potentially polarizing people like Rahm Emmanuel have been floated.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: December 5, 2024

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

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

And now a breath of fresh air from our friend Zach Condon, best known as the musical mind behind Beirut .

Today’s Top Tune: Beirut –‘Caspian Tiger’

And now a breath of fresh air from our friend Zach Condon, best known as the musical mind behind Beirut .

from Today's Top Tune