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A story of madness, murder, and the tragedy of good intentions.

A story of madness, murder, and the tragedy of good intentions. Writer Jonathan Rosen chronicles his childhood friend’s struggle with schizophrenia and what it means to do the right thing when treating those who are severely mentally ill.

from Life Examined

Cooking with fruit is a great way to celebrate spring and summer produce

Abra Berens, a native Michigander, uses peak-of-the-season fruit in a wide array of preparations.

Writer Sam Wasson on Tom Waits’ ‘thrilling’ music

Hollywood chronicler Sam Wasson on connecting Tom Waits’ music and style to the world of filmmaking.

WGA strike week 3: While solidarity is high, studios cut costs

As week three of the WGA strike continues, other unions and guilds show solidarity while studios cut costs to see quarter stock increase.

The China Dragon Roars Back Whether the US Likes It or Not

The Western world, in the midst of being primed for a war with China, often has a limited understanding of who this supposed enemy is.

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

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LeRoy Downs

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

May. 28 2 hr

Jason Kramer

Carefully curated music from around the world.

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Jeremy Sole

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

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Soulful grooves and fresh remixes from Latin rhythms to indie rock.

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Honoring the singular and definitional musical space occupied by Tina Turner, FREAKS ONLY style.

from FREAKS ONLY

Ron DeSantis launches his presidential bid. And on the third anniversary of George Floyd’s death, we celebrate his music and a fellowship for Black students in entertainment.

from Left, Right & Center

Part of the high school graduating class of 2023, San Gabriel-based CERES began taking ukulele and vocal lessons in middle school.

from Today's Top Tune

New music Friday hits overdrive with previously unreleased Tame Impala, Arlo Parks’ “My Soft Machine,” Cautious Clay’s “Ohio,” and so much more.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

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The new documentary “Sometimes When We Touch” explores the rise of soft rock during the 1970s and 1980s.

Encore: How 1970s saccharine soft rock influenced early hip-hop

The new documentary “Sometimes When We Touch” explores the rise of soft rock during the 1970s and 1980s.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Author Alex Prud’homme explores the appetites of more than two dozen U.S. presidents in “Dinner with the President: Food, Politics, and a History of Breaking Bread at the White House.”

Encore: Garden veggies, fast food: How presidential meals shaped US

Author Alex Prud’homme explores the appetites of more than two dozen U.S. presidents in “Dinner with the President: Food, Politics, and a History of Breaking Bread at the White House.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

In South India, a couple adopts an abandoned baby elephant named Raghu, showing how humans and animals can thrive together.

‘Elephant Whisperers’: Animals and humans can thrive together

In South India, a couple adopts an abandoned baby elephant named Raghu, showing how humans and animals can thrive together.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

From knockout alt-rock to Prince homages to lyrical wisdom, we can assure you: The kids are more than alright.

5 Songs to Hear This Week: Meet KCRW’s Young Creators Project, class of 2023

From knockout alt-rock to Prince homages to lyrical wisdom, we can assure you: The kids are more than alright.

from Music News

Chris Douridas guest hosts Morning Becomes Eclectic for Memorial Day.

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist, May 29, 2023

Chris Douridas guest hosts Morning Becomes Eclectic for Memorial Day.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Emerson once wrote that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree; case in point with Stella Rose, the daughter of Depeche Mode ’s Dave Gahan, who recently released her debut album,…

Today’s Top Tune: Stella Rose - ‘Jane’

Emerson once wrote that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree; case in point with Stella Rose, the daughter of Depeche Mode ’s Dave Gahan, who recently released her debut album,…

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, May 28, 2023

"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, May 28, 2023

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, May 28, 2023

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

from Jeremy Sole

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, May 28, 2023

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

New releases in all genres.

Chris Douridas' playlist, May 28, 2023

New releases in all genres.

from Chris Douridas

Indie found sounds, nostalgic guilty pleasures, and introspective piano solos to help you feel deeply and move freely through life.

Nassir Nassirzadeh's playlist May 28, 2023

Indie found sounds, nostalgic guilty pleasures, and introspective piano solos to help you feel deeply and move freely through life.

from Nassir Nassirzadeh

Fanatic. This is a bit of a different show than we usually have for you. For tonight, it’s Garage Rock from the last century. Below tonight’s track list, I put in the notes I made.

KCRW Broadcast 738

Fanatic. This is a bit of a different show than we usually have for you. For tonight, it’s Garage Rock from the last century. Below tonight’s track list, I put in the notes I made.

from Henry Rollins

Metropolis playlist May 27, 2023.

Metropolis playlist, May 27, 2023

Metropolis playlist May 27, 2023.

from Metropolis

Unearthing new discoveries, remixes and rarities, b-sides and lost classics.

Dan Wilcox's playlist, May 27, 2023

Unearthing new discoveries, remixes and rarities, b-sides and lost classics.

from Dan Wilcox

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, May 27, 2023

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

Anne Litt hosts unexpected choices in progressive pop and new rhythms.

Anne Litt's playlist, May 27, 2023

Anne Litt hosts unexpected choices in progressive pop and new rhythms.

from Anne Litt

Summer’s daughter discusses making a doc that would be honest about the consequences of the disco icon’s decisions around her career.

Director Brooklyn Sudano on Donna Summer’s compromises

Summer’s daughter discusses making a doc that would be honest about the consequences of the disco icon’s decisions around her career.

from The Treatment