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In contrast to the recent succession sagas at Paramount and Disney, Sony Pictures Entertainment pulls off a remarkably smooth transition.

In contrast to the recent succession sagas at Paramount and Disney, Sony Pictures Entertainment pulls off a remarkably smooth transition.

from The Business

What does boredom do for us… and to us?

James Danckert, psychologist and author of “Out of My Skull: The Psychology of Boredom,” explains the meaning of boredom and why being bored can be beneficial.

Clothing brands must recycle or reuse: New CA law

Our current recycling system isn’t set up to recycle textiles. But a new CA law gives clothing brands a deadline to figure out how to do it.

Maybe we should be more skeptical about Silicon Valley's "solutions" for food issues

Julie Guthman critiques tech entrepreneurs whose proposed food system "fixes" ignore the underlying problems they claim to address.

Jewish UCLA student on supporting Palestine, reexamining his faith

Benjamin Kersten, a graduate student and UCLA chapter leader for Jewish Voice for Peace, talks about his support for Palestine.

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Morning Becomes Eclectic

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

Oct. 08 2 hr, 49 min

José Galván

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

Oct. 07 1 hr, 59 min

FREAKS ONLY

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

Oct. 07 1 hr, 58 min

LeRoy Downs

A varied sonic experience to jazz, blending music, style, and culture.

Oct. 06 1 hr, 59 min

Jason Kramer

Carefully curated music from around the world.

Oct. 06 2 hr

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Lyle and Erik Menendez murdered their parents in 1989. New Netflix series are focusing on the case, and LA’s district attorney is reviewing evidence that may shed new light.

How did ‘90s murder case become a cultural meme today?

Lyle and Erik Menendez murdered their parents in 1989. New Netflix series are focusing on the case, and LA’s district attorney is reviewing evidence that may shed new light.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

HBO’s “Chimp Crazy” revolves around a woman who’s trying to raise a primate in Missouri. She unsuccessfully fights PETA’s legal efforts to move the animal to a sanctuary.

‘Chimp Crazy’ reveals ethical issues of humans trying to raise apes

HBO’s “Chimp Crazy” revolves around a woman who’s trying to raise a primate in Missouri. She unsuccessfully fights PETA’s legal efforts to move the animal to a sanctuary.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

CalTech professor John Hopfield and Google scientist Geoffrey Hinton’s discoveries taught computers to learn the same way humans do, paving the way for A.I.

‘Godfather of AI’ wins physics Nobel, he fears his creation

CalTech professor John Hopfield and Google scientist Geoffrey Hinton’s discoveries taught computers to learn the same way humans do, paving the way for A.I.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Hurricane Milton intensified from Category 1 to Category 5 in just nine hours.

How did Hurricane Milton get so strong so quickly?

Hurricane Milton intensified from Category 1 to Category 5 in just nine hours.

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: October 8, 2024

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

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Prop 34 – sponsored by the California Apartment Association – looks like health care reform, but it’s crafted to stop one nonprofit from spending on politics.

Confused on Prop 34? It’s about the politics of rent control

Prop 34 – sponsored by the California Apartment Association – looks like health care reform, but it’s crafted to stop one nonprofit from spending on politics.

from KCRW Features

Effers , as we like to call them (thanks to the FCC), are a duo out of NYC delivering the latest surge of dance music. Their new EP Baggy$$ is sure to make many Top 10 lists this year.

Today’s Top Tune: Fcukers – ‘Tommy’

Effers , as we like to call them (thanks to the FCC), are a duo out of NYC delivering the latest surge of dance music. Their new EP Baggy$$ is sure to make many Top 10 lists this year.

from Today's Top Tune

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

José Galván's playlist, October 7, 2024

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

from José Galván

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

FREAKS ONLY playlist: Oct 7, 2024

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

from FREAKS ONLY

KCRW previews the new Supreme Court term, which will see major cases on ghost guns, transgender rights, and likely the 2024 presidential election.

Supreme Court to consider ghost guns, transgender rights in 2024 term

KCRW previews the new Supreme Court term, which will see major cases on ghost guns, transgender rights, and likely the 2024 presidential election.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Bar Hinitz, 27, lost his best friend, Dan, during the Hamas attack at the Nova Music Festival in Israel. He wants to keep Dan’s memory – and humanity – alive.

Nova festival survivor reflects a year after Hamas attack

Bar Hinitz, 27, lost his best friend, Dan, during the Hamas attack at the Nova Music Festival in Israel. He wants to keep Dan’s memory – and humanity – alive.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

John Lennon and Yoko Ono hosted the “Mike Douglas Show” for a week in 1972, using it to discuss women’s liberation, peace, and inclusion. But Richard Nixon saw it as a threat.

Lennon and Ono hosting ‘Mike Douglas Show’ was peak of ‘60s counterculture

John Lennon and Yoko Ono hosted the “Mike Douglas Show” for a week in 1972, using it to discuss women’s liberation, peace, and inclusion. But Richard Nixon saw it as a threat.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

A Palestinian American who’s lost dozens of family members in Gaza is trying to forge a new way forward without Hamas and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.

October 7 is a ‘sad day’ for both Israelis and Palestinians

A Palestinian American who’s lost dozens of family members in Gaza is trying to forge a new way forward without Hamas and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Michael Kiwanuka’s latest single “The Rest Of Me” has us trying to do the math to explain exactly why it’s so good.

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: October 7, 2024

Michael Kiwanuka’s latest single “The Rest Of Me” has us trying to do the math to explain exactly why it’s so good.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

The OC Sheriff’s Department denied The Office of Independent Review’s proposals that deputies should change their use of force policies.

OC Sheriff’s Dept. says no to use of force changes

The OC Sheriff’s Department denied The Office of Independent Review’s proposals that deputies should change their use of force policies.

from KCRW Features

“Garmonbozia” is the first single from audio pioneer Flying Lotus since 2022, but don’t think he hasn’t been busy since then. Recently, Steven D.

Today’s Top Tune: Flying Lotus – ‘Garmonbozia’

“Garmonbozia” is the first single from audio pioneer Flying Lotus since 2022, but don’t think he hasn’t been busy since then. Recently, Steven D.

from Today's Top Tune

"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, October 6, 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, October 6, 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