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UK guitar goddess Nilüfer Yanya translates the yearning ache of 2024’s “My Method Actor” into a seriously sultry world live at the KCRW studio.

UK guitar goddess Nilüfer Yanya translates the yearning ache of 2024’s “My Method Actor” into a seriously sultry world live at the KCRW studio.

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Jude Law (finally) adds ‘lawman’ to his resume

With new film “The Order,” Jude Law adds FBI Agent to the long list of characters he’s been asked to portray — he’s here to share how it all came together.

Best of 2024: KCRW DJ + Staff Picks

Let's get personal: Dig into the favorites of 2024 from KCRW Music’s DJs, curators, and tastemakers.

Weekend film reviews: ‘Kraven the Hunter,’ ‘The End,’ ‘September 5’

Critics review the latest film releases: “Kraven the Hunter,” “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim,” “The End,” and “September 5.”

KCRW Partner Screening: 'Nickel Boys'

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KCRW and Amazon MGM Studios invite you to a special advance screening of Nickel Boys.

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Morning Becomes Eclectic

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

Dec. 12 2 hr, 49 min

Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras

Music to lift your spirits. An expansive sonic journey featuring new and classic rhythms from all over the globe.

Dec. 11 2 hr

FREAKS ONLY

Future beats and a mind-melting mix of fuzz, bass, and funk. Served fresh every weeknight.

Dec. 11 1 hr, 59 min

Francesca Harding

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Dec. 10 2 hr

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

Dec. 09 1 hr, 59 min

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Should the U.S. worry about post-Assad Syria? What’s behind the support for the man who fatally shot UHC’s CEO? Plus, KCRW discusses how sports fandom crossed into politics.

Will Trump’s tone shift on staying out of Syria?

Should the U.S. worry about post-Assad Syria? What’s behind the support for the man who fatally shot UHC’s CEO? Plus, KCRW discusses how sports fandom crossed into politics.

from Left, Right & Center

The latest film releases include Kraven the Hunter, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, The End, and September 5.

Weekend film reviews: ‘Kraven the Hunter,’ ‘The End,’ ‘September 5’

The latest film releases include Kraven the Hunter, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, The End, and September 5.

from Weekend Film Reviews

Thai-born, Canada-based drummer, producer, and composer Salin gifts us with an edgy mix that conjoins the sound of her native homeland with 70’s psychedelia from West Africa.

Today’s Top Tune: Salin – ‘Puaj’

Thai-born, Canada-based drummer, producer, and composer Salin gifts us with an edgy mix that conjoins the sound of her native homeland with 70’s psychedelia from West Africa.

from Today's Top Tune

Sam Sanders shares his approach to a stress-free holiday; Madeleine Brand reveals the secret for a successful office party.

Best and worst holiday traditions: Sam Sanders, Madeleine Brand

Sam Sanders shares his approach to a stress-free holiday; Madeleine Brand reveals the secret for a successful office party.

Hamas is reportedly willing to let Israel stage troops temporarily in Gaza as part of a ceasefire agreement. Could it lead to annexation of the Palestinian territory?

WSJ: Hamas agrees to some Israeli ceasefire demands

Hamas is reportedly willing to let Israel stage troops temporarily in Gaza as part of a ceasefire agreement. Could it lead to annexation of the Palestinian territory?

The City Council voted unanimously to approve new housing development in LA’s dense corridors, but critics say more units are needed in single-family neighborhoods.

LA approves new dense housing, but not in single-family zones

The City Council voted unanimously to approve new housing development in LA’s dense corridors, but critics say more units are needed in single-family neighborhoods.

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

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: December 12, 2024

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

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

One way to prepare for the next natural disaster is to build relationships with neighbors, advises the LA Emergency Preparedness Foundation.

What the Franklin Fire teaches us about community preparation

One way to prepare for the next natural disaster is to build relationships with neighbors, advises the LA Emergency Preparedness Foundation.

from KCRW Features

Cincinnati’s Curt Kiser goes by the alias Carriers and recalls early Bob Dylan and Kurt Vile. In the case of “Sometimes,” Kiser took a bumpy week and turned it into a song.

Today’s Top Tune: Carriers ‘Sometimes’

Cincinnati’s Curt Kiser goes by the alias Carriers and recalls early Bob Dylan and Kurt Vile. In the case of “Sometimes,” Kiser took a bumpy week and turned it into a song.

from Today's Top Tune

The Long Beach International Tamales Festival is December 14. How the event came to be is one of triumph, commitment, and never quitting.

What makes a good tamale? Festival honors cultural cuisine

The Long Beach International Tamales Festival is December 14. How the event came to be is one of triumph, commitment, and never quitting.

from KCRW Features

Music to lift your spirits. An expansive sonic journey featuring new and classic rhythms from all over the globe.

Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras' playlist, December 11, 2024

Music to lift your spirits. An expansive sonic journey featuring new and classic rhythms from all over the globe.

from Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras

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

FREAKS ONLY playlist: Dec 11, 2024

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

from FREAKS ONLY

The Biden administration is in its final 40 days and trying to make progress on Ukraine, Gaza, student loans, climate and immigration.

What can Biden do in his remaining time as president?

The Biden administration is in its final 40 days and trying to make progress on Ukraine, Gaza, student loans, climate and immigration.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Hanukkah foods often focus on frying, so latkes are at the center of the table. But when it comes to the sweet side of things, jelly donuts or “sufganiyot” are a must-eat.

Sweet side of Hanukkah table: Jelly donuts are essential

Hanukkah foods often focus on frying, so latkes are at the center of the table. But when it comes to the sweet side of things, jelly donuts or “sufganiyot” are a must-eat.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Parents are suing Character.AI after its chatbots allegedly encouraged teens to hurt themselves or others. What’s making the tech push out this kind of language?

Some teens’ relationships with chatbots can spiral toward danger

Parents are suing Character.AI after its chatbots allegedly encouraged teens to hurt themselves or others. What’s making the tech push out this kind of language?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

“The Bibi Files” is a new documentary that features never-before-seen leaked footage of police interrogations of the Israeli Prime Minister, his family, and his associates.

‘The Bibi Files’ depicts Netanyahu corruption probe

“The Bibi Files” is a new documentary that features never-before-seen leaked footage of police interrogations of the Israeli Prime Minister, his family, and his associates.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

It’s Best Of szn here at KCRW and our new Music Director Alejandro Cohen has selected 5 must-hear 2024 tracks from LA artists.

5 Songs to Hear This Week: Julia Holter, untitled (halo), Suzanne Kraft

It’s Best Of szn here at KCRW and our new Music Director Alejandro Cohen has selected 5 must-hear 2024 tracks from LA artists.

from Music News

Jimetta Rose & The Voices of Creation (which features MBE host Novena Carmel) bring a joyful noise to KCRW’s Annenberg Performance Studio.

MBE playlist Dec. 11: Bask in the glow of Jimetta Rose & The Voices of Creation

Jimetta Rose & The Voices of Creation (which features MBE host Novena Carmel) bring a joyful noise to KCRW’s Annenberg Performance Studio.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Tonight we’ll experience the season finale of School Night at Bardot in Hollywood.

Today’s Top Tune: Sea Pipes – ‘Unnameable Loss’

Tonight we’ll experience the season finale of School Night at Bardot in Hollywood.

from Today's Top Tune