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Investigative journalist Sharon Lerner unpacks how 3M lied to its employees — and by extension the American people — about the dangers of PFAS and PFOS.

Investigative journalist Sharon Lerner unpacks how 3M lied to its employees — and by extension the American people — about the dangers of PFAS and PFOS.

from Good Food

RV sweeps: ‘I don’t know where they think we’re going to go’

As LA officials ramp up operations to clear RV encampments from city streets, RV dwellers parked on one Sun Valley street wonder where to go next.

Rapid brain aging: Covid isolation and its impacts on teen girls

Brains of teen girls rapidly aged during the pandemic, outpacing boys’ cognitive development, according to a new study from the University of Washington.

Positivity and hope: How to navigate society away from cynicism

Jamil Zaki, Stanford professor of psychology/author, explains the science and appeal of cynicism while Tania Israel, professor of counseling psychology/author, talks about how to build…

From mid-70s highlife to 2024 Adult Jazz: Moses Sumney’s DJ selects

On the heels of his new EP “Sophcore,” and ahead of a sold out show at Lodge Room — Moses Sumney hits HQ with a savory set of guest DJ selects.

Featured Shows

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Morning Becomes Eclectic

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

Sep. 17 2 hr, 50 min

José Galván

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

Sep. 16 1 hr, 59 min

FREAKS ONLY

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

Sep. 16 1 hr, 59 min

LeRoy Downs

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

Sep. 15 2 hr

Jason Kramer

Carefully curated music from around the world.

Sep. 15 1 hr, 59 min

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This Week on KCRW

I’m having the kinkiest sex of my life, but I need a break! Brontez Purnell joins Myisha to talk about exploring your limits and faking orgasms.

Retiring from kinky sex with Brontez Purnell

I’m having the kinkiest sex of my life, but I need a break! Brontez Purnell joins Myisha to talk about exploring your limits and faking orgasms.

from How’s Your Sex Life?

This week Esther Perel, psychotherapist, bestselling author and the host of the podcast “ Where Should We Begin? ” talks about a sexual recession.

Midweek Reset: Sexual Recession

This week Esther Perel, psychotherapist, bestselling author and the host of the podcast “ Where Should We Begin? ” talks about a sexual recession.

from Life Examined

The LA-based nonprofit Step Up On Second Street received grant money to quickly house Californians experiencing homelessness.

CA granted $114M to homeless nonprofit, now they want it back

The LA-based nonprofit Step Up On Second Street received grant money to quickly house Californians experiencing homelessness.

from KCRW Features

LA artist and producer Roman Ariel boosts his confidence and builds his groove with “Got It.”

Today’s Top Tune: Roman Ariel - ‘Got It (feat. XOOL) (Radio Edit)

LA artist and producer Roman Ariel boosts his confidence and builds his groove with “Got It.”

from Today's Top Tune

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.

Floridian rapper Doechii brings an inviting flow and old-school rhythms via her new LP “Alligator Bites Never Heal.”

FREAKS ONLY playlist: Sep 17, 2024

Floridian rapper Doechii brings an inviting flow and old-school rhythms via her new LP “Alligator Bites Never Heal.”

from FREAKS ONLY

Music to make you feel.

Francesca Harding's playlist, September 17, 2024

Music to make you feel.

from Francesca Harding

The series about young bankers navigating the perils of the finance world has gained critical acclaim, and a larger audience, in its third season.

‘Industry’: What’s driving the popularity of HBO’s corporate drama?

The series about young bankers navigating the perils of the finance world has gained critical acclaim, and a larger audience, in its third season.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Sean “Diddy” Combs pleaded not guilty to federal sex trafficking and racketeering charges today.

‘Not guilty’: ‘Diddy’ on sex trafficking, racketeering charges

Sean “Diddy” Combs pleaded not guilty to federal sex trafficking and racketeering charges today.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Hundreds of pagers exploded across Lebanon this morning in what appeared to be a coordinated effort to strike at Hezbollah militia members.

Hezbollah militants and Iranian ambassador injured in pager attack

Hundreds of pagers exploded across Lebanon this morning in what appeared to be a coordinated effort to strike at Hezbollah militia members.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Guest DJ Moses Sumney spins selects from Ghanaian highlife artist Alhaji K Frimpong, India.Arie, Adult Jazz and more.

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: Sep. 17, 2024

Guest DJ Moses Sumney spins selects from Ghanaian highlife artist Alhaji K Frimpong, India.Arie, Adult Jazz and more.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

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

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: September 17, 2024

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

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Jungle's "Let's Go Back," with its relaxed grooves and vintage-y feel, keeps KCRW DJs coming back for more.

KCRW’s Top 30 chart: September 9–15, 2024

Jungle's "Let's Go Back," with its relaxed grooves and vintage-y feel, keeps KCRW DJs coming back for more.

Dancer, choreographer, and a founding member of LA’s Syncopated Ladies Melinda Sullivan uses her feet to make music.

Today’s Top Tune: Melinda Sullivan & Larry Goldings - ‘Do You Like’

Dancer, choreographer, and a founding member of LA’s Syncopated Ladies Melinda Sullivan uses her feet to make music.

from Today's Top Tune

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

José Galván's playlist, September 16, 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: September 16, 2024

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

from FREAKS ONLY

“Art and science collide” is the theme of this year’s PST ART, a Getty-sponsored event featuring more than 800 artists and at least 70 art institutions from SoCal.

Preview the Olympic-sized PST ART event in SoCal

“Art and science collide” is the theme of this year’s PST ART, a Getty-sponsored event featuring more than 800 artists and at least 70 art institutions from SoCal.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Under Mexico’s new constitutional amendment, thousands of appointed judges will lose their jobs and face election. Opponents fear a threat to democracy.

How Mexico’s judicial overhaul could impact relations with US

Under Mexico’s new constitutional amendment, thousands of appointed judges will lose their jobs and face election. Opponents fear a threat to democracy.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand