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“Separated,” Errol Morris’ immigration documentary, is coming to MSNBC… But its release was delayed until after the election. Plus, the many trials of “Joker: Folie à Deux.”

“Separated,” Errol Morris’ immigration documentary, is coming to MSNBC… But its release was delayed until after the election. Plus, the many trials of “Joker: Folie à Deux.”

from The Business

Gavin Turek brings heavy disco (boots and all) to KCRW

SoCal native and “Diva Of The People” Gavin Turek brings heavy disco to KCRW’s Annenberg Performance Studio via cuts like “WHITNEY,” “IOU,” and “Off The Wheel.”

This chocolate bar is an edible civics lesson in political inequality

Ben Blount and Bryan Kett created a chocolate bar to explain why our congressional districts have such weird shapes (hint: gerrymandering).

At Intuit Dome, your face is your ticket and credit card

The Intuit Dome in Inglewood offers facial recognition for just about everything, from ticketing to concessions at concerts and Clippers games.

Will lowest-paid CA workers get a raise? Voters to decide

Voters will have the chance to raise the state minimum wage to $18 with Prop 32. Wages are usually a hot topic in the state, but campaign spending is low.

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Raul Campos

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

Oct. 13 2 hr, 50 min

Chris Douridas

New releases in all genres.

Oct. 13 2 hr, 50 min

Henry Rollins

Henry Rollins hosts a mix of all kinds, from all over and all time.

Oct. 12 2 hr

Metropolis

The hypnotic pulse of current & classic dance music, including exclusive guest mixes.

Oct. 12 2 hr

Dan Wilcox

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

Oct. 12 1 hr, 55 min

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London-based duo Kit Sebastian were motivated by their desire to fuse Indonesian and Turkish music.

Today’s Top Tune: Kit Sebastian – ‘Bul Bul Bul’

London-based duo Kit Sebastian were motivated by their desire to fuse Indonesian and Turkish music.

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 13, 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 13, 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, October 13, 2024

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, October 13, 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

New releases in all genres.

Chris Douridas' playlist, October 13, 2024

New releases in all genres.

from Chris Douridas

Cailtin O’Connell, author of “Wild Rituals: 10 Lessons Animals Can Teach Us About Connection, Community, and Ourselves,” shares insights into the ways in which elephants relate.

Here’s what ‘Wild Rituals’ author Caitlin O’Connell learned from the elephants

Cailtin O’Connell, author of “Wild Rituals: 10 Lessons Animals Can Teach Us About Connection, Community, and Ourselves,” shares insights into the ways in which elephants relate.

from Life Examined

A model of eye care to increase access without compromising on quality.

Task Shifting

A model of eye care to increase access without compromising on quality.

from Second Opinion

Fanatic! I hope you’re having a great October wherever you are. I’ve been getting in some good listening.

KCRW Broadcast 810

Fanatic! I hope you’re having a great October wherever you are. I’ve been getting in some good listening.

from Henry Rollins

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

Metropolis playlist, October 12, 2024

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

from Metropolis

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

Dan Wilcox's playlist, October 12, 2024

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, October 12, 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, October 12, 2024

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

from Tyler Boudreaux

Actor Rob Lowe discusses how the movie ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest’ inspired his career as an actor.

‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest’ made Rob Lowe want to be an actor

Actor Rob Lowe discusses how the movie ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest’ inspired his career as an actor.

from The Treatment

Gael García Bernal reflects on an auteur-led early career, new series “La Máquina,” and his lifelong friendship with fellow actor Diego Luna.

Gael García Bernal on re-teaming with his pal Diego Luna for ‘La Máquina’

Gael García Bernal reflects on an auteur-led early career, new series “La Máquina,” and his lifelong friendship with fellow actor Diego Luna.

from The Treatment

Cheech Marin shares highlights from a multi-decade comedy career, parallels between his work and that of filmmaker Robert Altman, and what drew him into art collecting.

Cheech Marin talks art collecting and Robert Altman

Cheech Marin shares highlights from a multi-decade comedy career, parallels between his work and that of filmmaker Robert Altman, and what drew him into art collecting.

from The Treatment

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.

House, disco, trip hop, oldies and all of the deep cuts in between.

SiLVA's playlist, October 11, 2024

House, disco, trip hop, oldies and all of the deep cuts in between.

from SiLVA