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TV critics review “The Pitt,” “Apple Cider Vinegar,” “On Call,” and “Severance” season two.

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 This season on Lost Notes: Groupies. Women of the Sunset Strip from the Pill to Punk.

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This season on Lost Notes: Groupies. Women of the Sunset Strip from the Pill to Punk.

 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.

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Are your friends sick of hearing about your latest hookups and troublesome relationships? We’re not. KCRW is here to ask, How’s Your Sex Life?

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 Musicians take stock of their losses in recent fires

Musicians take stock of their losses in recent fires

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Some Altadena residents got text evacuation alerts after fires already hit

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Relax for a meowment: Relieve fire anxiety at CatCafe

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 What Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons mean for future of the far right

What Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons mean for future of the far right

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Could new Trump presidency turn OC into a GOP hotbed?

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Immigration, LGBTQ rights, other executive orders kick off Trump’s ‘Golden Age’

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‘I've been in many ways erased’: Artist on Eaton Fire grief

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 TV preview 2025: ‘The Pitt,’ ‘Apple Cider Vinegar,’ ‘On Call’

TV preview 2025: ‘The Pitt,’ ‘Apple Cider Vinegar,’ ‘On Call’

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Jungle's "Keep Me Satisfied" definitely satisfies our itch for neo-soul-funk-dance sounds.

5 Songs to Hear This Week: Jungle, Ora the Molecule, Perfume Genius

Jungle's "Keep Me Satisfied" definitely satisfies our itch for neo-soul-funk-dance sounds.

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Chris Douridas guest hosts Morning Becomes Eclectic.

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: January 22, 2025

Chris Douridas guest hosts Morning Becomes Eclectic.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

You’ll recognize the voice within the first few notes… It’s the signature sound of Little Dragon’s celebrated vocalist Yukimi , and there will be more to enjoy as she puts the…

Today’s Top Tune: Yukimi – ‘Winter Is Not Dead’

You’ll recognize the voice within the first few notes… It’s the signature sound of Little Dragon’s celebrated vocalist Yukimi , and there will be more to enjoy as she puts the…

from Today's Top Tune

This week, Alex Hutchison , writer and author of Endure and The Explorer’s Gene : Why We Seek Big Challenges, New Flavors, and the Blank Spots on the Map , talks about the Arrival…

Midweek Reset: On Arrival Fallacy

This week, Alex Hutchison , writer and author of Endure and The Explorer’s Gene : Why We Seek Big Challenges, New Flavors, and the Blank Spots on the Map , talks about the Arrival…

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Francesca Harding's playlist, January 21, 2025

Music to make you feel.

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

FREAKS ONLY playlist: Jan 21, 2024

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

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President Trump pardoned or commuted the sentences of every January 6 insurrection defendant, including Enrique Tarrio, the leader of the far-right Proud Boys.

What Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons mean for future of the far right

President Trump pardoned or commuted the sentences of every January 6 insurrection defendant, including Enrique Tarrio, the leader of the far-right Proud Boys.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Residents in western Altadena experienced a delay in getting evacuation notices as the Eaton Fire raged, according to an LA Times investigation.

Some Altadena residents got text evacuation alerts after fires already hit

Residents in western Altadena experienced a delay in getting evacuation notices as the Eaton Fire raged, according to an LA Times investigation.

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LA-via-Baltimore duo S/H/E have delivered their funkiest single yet with “Open Ocean” — hear it here before it hits DSPs.

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: Jan. 21, 2024

LA-via-Baltimore duo S/H/E have delivered their funkiest single yet with “Open Ocean” — hear it here before it hits DSPs.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Rapper, actor, and film-director Dear Derrick ’s new film The Black Sea features an accompanying soundtrack of the same name.

Today’s Top Tune: Dear Derrick – ‘Ven Aqui (feat. Dario)

Rapper, actor, and film-director Dear Derrick ’s new film The Black Sea features an accompanying soundtrack of the same name.

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Donald Trump has never won Orange County, but new Republican leadership hopes to turn a purple region into a GOP stronghold.

Could new Trump presidency turn OC into a GOP hotbed?

Donald Trump has never won Orange County, but new Republican leadership hopes to turn a purple region into a GOP stronghold.

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

José Galván's playlist, January 20, 2025

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: Jan 20, 2024

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

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President Trump took office today and immediately signed a slew of executive orders related to immigration, energy, trade, and gender. They’ll almost certainly face legal challenges.

Immigration, LGBTQ rights, other executive orders kick off Trump’s ‘Golden Age’

President Trump took office today and immediately signed a slew of executive orders related to immigration, energy, trade, and gender. They’ll almost certainly face legal challenges.

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President Trump’s embrace of tech bosses raises questions of conflicts of interest during his term.

Silicon Valley turns out for Trump. Are they expecting something in return?

President Trump’s embrace of tech bosses raises questions of conflicts of interest during his term.

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Chris Douridas guest hosts Morning Becomes Eclectic.

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: January 20, 2025

Chris Douridas guest hosts Morning Becomes Eclectic.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Special coverage of the 47th US Presidential Inauguration live in Washington D.C. from NPR.

NPR Special Coverage: Presidential Inauguration

Special coverage of the 47th US Presidential Inauguration live in Washington D.C. from NPR.

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At CatCafe Lounge, evacuees and first responders of the Palisades and Eaton Fires can snuggle with adoptable cats for a free serotonin boost.

Relax for a meowment: Relieve fire anxiety at CatCafe

At CatCafe Lounge, evacuees and first responders of the Palisades and Eaton Fires can snuggle with adoptable cats for a free serotonin boost.

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