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LA spends tens of millions of dollars settling sidewalk injury lawsuits each year. But the city says that actually fixing the sidewalks would cost more.

LA spends tens of millions of dollars settling sidewalk injury lawsuits each year. But the city says that actually fixing the sidewalks would cost more.

from KCRW Features

Who will win the Thanksgiving weekend box office?

“Wicked” and “Gladiator II’s” winning streaks look to stretch into the holiday box office weekend, even as “Moana 2” shows up to the party.

Renowned psychologist Tara Brach on the power of Buddhism in modern therapy

KCRW’s Jonathan Bastian talks with renowned Buddhist teacher and psychologist Tara Brach about meditation, mindfulness, and trusting our “inner gold.”

Tiffany Haddish talks ‘Black Comedy in America’

Tiffany Haddish talks tracing the histories of Black comedians from Richard Pryor, to Marla Gibbs for her new Vice series “Black Comedy in America.”

Handel’s ‘Messiah’ raises foundational questions of being human

George Frideric Handel wrote the music for “Messiah” during political and social unrest. Charles Jennens put together the text when experiencing deep despair.

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Let the new visualizer for George Harrison's "Sunshine Life For Me (Sail Away Raymond) " light your way.

5 Songs to Hear This Week: George Harrison, SASAMI, Xeno & Oaklander

Let the new visualizer for George Harrison's "Sunshine Life For Me (Sail Away Raymond) " light your way.

from Music News

Let’s turn now to a band that you might not be aware of.

Today’s Top Tune: Trupa Trupa – ‘Sister Ray’

Let’s turn now to a band that you might not be aware of.

from Today's Top Tune

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

FREAKS ONLY playlist: Nov 29, 2024

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

from FREAKS ONLY

This week, the Supreme Court hears a challenge to a Tennessee law that bans what’s known as gender-affirming medical treatment for transgender minors.

Supreme Court to hear monumental trans rights case this week

This week, the Supreme Court hears a challenge to a Tennessee law that bans what’s known as gender-affirming medical treatment for transgender minors.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Trump’s pick for FBI director is a loyal warrior who pledges to go after the “deep state” and anyone who stands in the president’s way.

Kash Patel plans to weaponize the FBI

Trump’s pick for FBI director is a loyal warrior who pledges to go after the “deep state” and anyone who stands in the president’s way.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Joe Biden issued a sweeping pardon for his son, Hunter Biden, after saying he wouldn’t. How did the nation’s founders want pardons to be used? Is this an abuse?

Presidential pardon: Original intent v. actual use

Joe Biden issued a sweeping pardon for his son, Hunter Biden, after saying he wouldn’t. How did the nation’s founders want pardons to be used? Is this an abuse?

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 2, 2024

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

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Residents of North Tustin say sharing a zip code with Santa Ana raises their taxes. A proposal aims to give them their own.

North Tustin wants its own zip code to pay fewer taxes

Residents of North Tustin say sharing a zip code with Santa Ana raises their taxes. A proposal aims to give them their own.

from KCRW Features

Australian indie-poppers Parcels know how to bang out hooks.

Today’s Top Tune: Parcels – ‘Leaveyourlove’

Australian indie-poppers Parcels know how to bang out hooks.

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, December 1, 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, December 1, 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

A sonic trip through the past, present and future of roots music.

Jeremy Sole's playlist, December 1, 2024

A sonic trip through the past, present and future of roots music.

from Jeremy Sole

Music to make you feel.

Francesca Harding's playlist, December 1, 2024

Music to make you feel.

from Francesca Harding

Raul Campos creates a mix of emerging artists and current favorites, bringing essential cuts from around the world and a little closer to home -- from soulful grooves and fresh remixes…

Raul Campos' playlist, December 1, 2024

Raul Campos creates a mix of emerging artists and current favorites, bringing essential cuts from around the world and a little closer to home -- from soulful grooves and fresh remixes…

from Raul Campos

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

Tyler Boudreaux's playlist, December 1, 2024

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

from Tyler Boudreaux

Why do drug companies push drugs to the public that just don’t work?

Drug Promotion to the Public

Why do drug companies push drugs to the public that just don’t work?

from Second Opinion

Fanatic!

KCRW Broadcast 817

Fanatic!

from Henry Rollins

Jason Bentley captures the hypnotic pulse of modern city life on Saturday night.

Metropolis playlist, November 30, 2024

Jason Bentley captures the hypnotic pulse of modern city life on Saturday night.

from Metropolis