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Making chocolate soufflé is not difficult. There are just a few techniques that are easy to master.

Making chocolate soufflé is not difficult. There are just a few techniques that are easy to master. Even if yours doesn’t rise, it will still have all the attributes that make you swoon.

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The miracle and mystery of awe: Why it’s good for mind and body

Psychologist and author Dacher Keltner shares the science and mysteries surrounding awe, and suggests we make finding awe part of our daily lives.

‘Pamela, A Love Story’ is a moving, important film to have out there, says critic

Critics review the latest film releases: “Knock at the Cabin,” “80 for Brady,” “The Amazing Maurice,” and “Pamela, A Love Story.”

Rep. Santos distracts from business. Can the GOP focus on its agenda?

Panelists discuss Representative George Santos stepping down from his committee assignments, GOP presidential candidates, and going back to the office as the pandemic wanes.

Healthy soil can be a climate change solution

Regenerative agriculture grows healthier food, captures carbon from the atmosphere, and fights cliate change. So why isn’t every farmer doing it?

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

Morning Becomes Eclectic

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

 Left, Right & Center is KCRW’s weekly politics show where we take on the tough, divisive issues you’re afraid to talk about with your own family.

Left, Right & Center

Left, Right & Center is KCRW’s weekly politics show where we take on the tough, divisive issues you’re afraid to talk about with your own family.

 In-depth interviews with the most innovative & influential people in entertainment, art, and pop culture. Hosted by film critic Elvis Mitchell, at KCRW.com.

The Treatment

In-depth interviews with the most innovative & influential people in entertainment, art, and pop culture. Hosted by film critic Elvis Mitchell, at KCRW.com.

 Unbelievably true stories of chance encounters that changed the world. A pair of mail-order shoes that led to the film The Outsiders. A secret road to a California paradise.

UnFictional

Unbelievably true stories of chance encounters that changed the world. A pair of mail-order shoes that led to the film The Outsiders. A secret road to a California paradise.

Latest DJ Shows

Henry Rollins

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

Feb. 04 2 hr, 1 min

Metropolis

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

Feb. 04 1 hr, 57 min

Dan Wilcox

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

Feb. 04 1 hr, 55 min

Raul Campos

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

Feb. 04 2 hr, 50 min

Tyler Boudreaux

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

Feb. 04 2 hr, 49 min

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KCRW Presents Nick Hakim
Feb 07

KCRW Presents

KCRW Presents Nick Hakim

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What Is the Value of Art?
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Zócalo, NeueHouse, Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, and KCRW Present

What Is the Value of Art?

ASU California Center

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The prodigious DJ-producer shares a dosed exclusive mix and why his latest LP "Ultra Truth" is "the record I’ve had in my mind ever since I began making music in my bedroom as a…

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Panelists discuss Representative George Santos stepping down from his committee assignments, GOP presidential candidates, and going back to the office as the pandemic wanes.

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We keep spinning those anniversary requests from Stevie Wonder, Chromeo, and more. Plus, what’s our “find of the week?” Only one way to (ahem) find out…

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Los Angeles

 Recent storms are filling up LA area reservoirs, but not just with water

Recent storms are filling up LA area reservoirs, but not just with water

 Greater LA

Chef Brian Bornemann pairs halibut with raw snap peas fit for the California palate

 Good Food

Robot dogs stir heated debate in LA City Council

 Greater LA

Food & Drink

 This Valentine’s Day, go for luxury and affection with a chocolate soufflé

This Valentine’s Day, go for luxury and affection with a chocolate soufflé

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Beloved Chinatown restaurant Pearl River Deli ready to take a breather

 Good Food

Chef Jacques Pépin celebrates the humble chicken in collection of paintings and stories

 Good Food

Politics

 Rep. Santos distracts from business. Can the GOP focus on its agenda?

Rep. Santos distracts from business. Can the GOP focus on its agenda?

 Left, Right & Center

Healthy soil can be a climate change solution

 Greater LA

Nuclear War Imminent?

 Scheer Intelligence

Best New Music

 Guest Mix: Daniel Avery’s long, strange trip

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 Eclectic 24

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 Today's Top Tune

Arts

 Jerry Bruckheimer on career, how Tom Cruise saved ‘Top Gun’ sequel from premiering on streamer

Jerry Bruckheimer on career, how Tom Cruise saved ‘Top Gun’ sequel from premiering on streamer

 The Business

James Gunn reveals new DC plan. What does it look like?

 The Business

How will Netflix’s top exec reshuffle play out?

 The Business

Entertainment

 ‘Pamela, A Love Story’ is a moving, important film to have out there, says critic

‘Pamela, A Love Story’ is a moving, important film to have out there, says critic

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

James Gunn, Peter Safran present a new DCU plan. Will they deliver?

 Hollywood Breakdown

Actor Joe Manganiello on finding his own surprising roots

 The Treatment

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No date this Valentines Day? Greater LA has you covered! Join KCRW + “Dater LA” for this anti-Valentines Day soiree for lovers of music and just plain lovers!

DATER LA PRESENTS: VALENTINES + VINYL

No date this Valentines Day? Greater LA has you covered! Join KCRW + “Dater LA” for this anti-Valentines Day soiree for lovers of music and just plain lovers!

from Special Programming

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.

“Soul Smile,” the latest from Londonite Yellow Days, is the compass that points to the auditory direction of his forthcoming EP.

Yellow Days: ‘Soul Smile’

“Soul Smile,” the latest from Londonite Yellow Days, is the compass that points to the auditory direction of his forthcoming EP.

from Today's Top Tune

A soulful rhythmic journey through time and space... sonic love notes from cities to mountain tops, to the heart of the tropics and into the cosmos.

Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras' playlist, February 5, 2023

A soulful rhythmic journey through time and space... sonic love notes from cities to mountain tops, to the heart of the tropics and into the cosmos.

from Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras

For good reason, other than the US, only one other country in the world allows drugs to be advertised directly to the public.

The problems with direct-to-consumer drug advertising

For good reason, other than the US, only one other country in the world allows drugs to be advertised directly to the public.

from Second Opinion

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.

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.

Fanatic. Hello from Bratislava, Slovakia. I think this might be my first time in this city. I searched all my show records and can’t find any proof I’ve been here before.

KCRW Broadcast 722

Fanatic. Hello from Bratislava, Slovakia. I think this might be my first time in this city. I searched all my show records and can’t find any proof I’ve been here before.

from Henry Rollins

Metropolis playlist February 4, 2023.

Metropolis playlist, February 4, 2023

Metropolis playlist February 4, 2023.

from Metropolis

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

Dan Wilcox's playlist, February 4, 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, February 4, 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

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

Tyler Boudreaux's playlist, February 4, 2023

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

from Tyler Boudreaux

Joe Manganiello has often explored identity in his various film and television roles, yet the “Magic Mike” actor had large holes in his own family’s history and genealogy.

Actor Joe Manganiello on finding his own surprising roots

Joe Manganiello has often explored identity in his various film and television roles, yet the “Magic Mike” actor had large holes in his own family’s history and genealogy.

from The Treatment

Actor Jason Segel has a long history of playing likable guys in comedies.

Actor Jason Segel on the currency of his likable roles

Actor Jason Segel has a long history of playing likable guys in comedies.

from The Treatment

Director Elegance Bratton cites Diego Velázquez’s portrait of his enslaved assistant as a favorite, but also questions whether the Spanish artist was its true painter.

The Treat: ‘The Inspection’ director Elegance Bratton on Diego Velázquez’s Portrait of Juan de Pareja

Director Elegance Bratton cites Diego Velázquez’s portrait of his enslaved assistant as a favorite, but also questions whether the Spanish artist was its true painter.

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.

A one world celebration - truly global grooves from all decades and all corners of the earth.

Scott Dallavo's playlist, February 4, 2023

A one world celebration - truly global grooves from all decades and all corners of the earth.

from Scott Dallavo

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

SiLVA's playlist, February 3, 2023

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

from SiLVA