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The late Jonathan Demme stops by KCRW in 1984 to discuss making the now-iconic Talking Heads concert doc "Stop Making Sense." The A24 restoration of the film is in theaters now.

The late Jonathan Demme stops by KCRW in 1984 to discuss making the now-iconic Talking Heads concert doc "Stop Making Sense." The A24 restoration of the film is in theaters now.

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WGA has reached a deal with Hollywood studios, ending 148 days of work stoppage. What did they get? Where did they compromise? And will SAG-AFTRA be next?

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The death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein means that Gov. Newsom has to decide who will fill her seat.

MBE playlist Sept. 29: Little Dragon Live From HQ

Little Dragon returns to KCRW to rock the Annenberg Performance Studio. Sample cuts from their new LP “Slugs Of Love,” alongside classics like “Ritual Union.”

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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.

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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.

 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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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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FREAKS ONLY

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Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras

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 ‘The Creator’ director Gareth Edwards on AI, Hollywood, and ‘Rogue One’ drama

‘The Creator’ director Gareth Edwards on AI, Hollywood, and ‘Rogue One’ drama

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 50-year-old Roxy Theatre has thrived through cultural shifts

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Valida guest hosts FREAKS ONLY.

FREAKS ONLY playlist: September 29, 2023

Valida guest hosts FREAKS ONLY.

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Fasten your rocket seat belts - you will be going on a cosmic sonic adventure...From house and electro to world rhythms and beyond, Valida’s mixes are seamless as she takes her…

Valida's playlist, September 29, 2023

Fasten your rocket seat belts - you will be going on a cosmic sonic adventure...From house and electro to world rhythms and beyond, Valida’s mixes are seamless as she takes her…

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Director Gareth Edwards talks about his new film, “The Creator,” releasing a film centered on AI now, the behind-the-scenes drama on “Rogue One,” and more.

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Fruit detective David Karp puts the squeeze on citron, an ancient fruit often seen in panettone and fruitcake.

Desperately seeking citron, an ancient fruit found in fruitcakes and panettone

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From toilet to tap, John and Sommer Decker fight off the Arizona heat with beer brewed from treated wastewater.

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From toilet to tap, John and Sommer Decker fight off the Arizona heat with beer brewed from treated wastewater.

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Harvesting Indigenous ingredients on Navajo Nation land, Zachariah and Mary Ben make and sell non-GMO, heritage-style baby food.

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Gustavo Arellano reveals the Fuerte Four in the 2023 Tortilla Tournament. Who will take the Golden Tortilla?

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Reagan’s legacy loomed over this week’s GOP debate. But do candidates’ policies line up with his vision? Plus, Trump and Biden make their pitch to auto workers.

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Reagan’s legacy loomed over this week’s GOP debate. But do candidates’ policies line up with his vision? Plus, Trump and Biden make their pitch to auto workers.

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Artist Jane Tsong’s Underflow LA is a project showcasing underground river sounds from across the city. Her site is scheduled to stay up through October.

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A new, three-year collective history project from the nonprofit Clockshop is gathering stories and memories from rapidly changing communities along the LA River.

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A new, three-year collective history project from the nonprofit Clockshop is gathering stories and memories from rapidly changing communities along the LA River.

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Celebrate 24 years of revolutionary internet radio station/LA cultural institution dublab with a heady guest mix from OGs of the organization — Ale and Frosty.

Ale + Frosty (dublab): KCRW Guest DJ set

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