KCRW

On Air | Now Playing

Morning Edition

In contrast to the recent succession sagas at Paramount and Disney, Sony Pictures Entertainment pulls off a remarkably smooth transition.

In contrast to the recent succession sagas at Paramount and Disney, Sony Pictures Entertainment pulls off a remarkably smooth transition.

from The Business

Clothing brands must recycle or reuse: New CA law

Our current recycling system isn’t set up to recycle textiles. But a new CA law gives clothing brands a deadline to figure out how to do it.

At the world's largest Syrian refugee camp, food still matters

To tell the stories of the 83,000 people living in Zaatari, Karen Fisher collected their recipes.

Hear the Max Richter piece that changed how Elisabeth Moss experiences music

Actress Elisabeth Moss discusses her connection to composer Max Richter, and how his "On the Nature of Daylight" influenced her perception of music.

Lennon and Ono hosting ‘Mike Douglas Show’ was peak of ‘60s counterculture

John Lennon and Yoko Ono hosted the “Mike Douglas Show” for a week in 1972, using it to discuss women’s liberation, peace, and inclusion. But Richard Nixon saw it as a threat.

Featured Shows

Latest DJ Shows

Morning Becomes Eclectic

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

Oct. 07 2 hr, 49 min

LeRoy Downs

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

Oct. 06 1 hr, 59 min

Jason Kramer

Carefully curated music from around the world.

Oct. 06 2 hr

Jeremy Sole

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

Oct. 06 1 hr, 55 min

Anne Litt

Unexpected choices in progressive pop and new rhythms.

Oct. 06 2 hr, 50 min

All DJ shows

Live Playlist

Full playlist

This Week on KCRW

Prop 34 – sponsored by the California Apartment Association – looks like health care reform, but it’s crafted to stop one nonprofit from spending on politics.

Confused on Prop 34? It’s about the politics of rent control

Prop 34 – sponsored by the California Apartment Association – looks like health care reform, but it’s crafted to stop one nonprofit from spending on politics.

from KCRW Features

Effers , as we like to call them (thanks to the FCC), are a duo out of NYC delivering the latest surge of dance music. Their new EP Baggy$$ is sure to make many Top 10 lists this year.

Today’s Top Tune: Fcukers – ‘Tommy’

Effers , as we like to call them (thanks to the FCC), are a duo out of NYC delivering the latest surge of dance music. Their new EP Baggy$$ is sure to make many Top 10 lists this year.

from Today's Top Tune

KCRW previews the new Supreme Court term, which will see major cases on ghost guns, transgender rights, and likely the 2024 presidential election.

Supreme Court to consider ghost guns, transgender rights in 2024 term

KCRW previews the new Supreme Court term, which will see major cases on ghost guns, transgender rights, and likely the 2024 presidential election.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Bar Hinitz, 27, lost his best friend, Dan, during the Hamas attack at the Nova Music Festival in Israel. He wants to keep Dan’s memory – and humanity – alive.

Nova festival survivor reflects a year after Hamas attack

Bar Hinitz, 27, lost his best friend, Dan, during the Hamas attack at the Nova Music Festival in Israel. He wants to keep Dan’s memory – and humanity – alive.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

A Palestinian American who’s lost dozens of family members in Gaza is trying to forge a new way forward without Hamas and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.

October 7 is a ‘sad day’ for both Israelis and Palestinians

A Palestinian American who’s lost dozens of family members in Gaza is trying to forge a new way forward without Hamas and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Michael Kiwanuka’s latest single “The Rest Of Me” has us trying to do the math to explain exactly why it’s so good.

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: October 7, 2024

Michael Kiwanuka’s latest single “The Rest Of Me” has us trying to do the math to explain exactly why it’s so good.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

The OC Sheriff’s Department denied The Office of Independent Review’s proposals that deputies should change their use of force policies.

OC Sheriff’s Dept. says no to use of force changes

The OC Sheriff’s Department denied The Office of Independent Review’s proposals that deputies should change their use of force policies.

from KCRW Features

“Garmonbozia” is the first single from audio pioneer Flying Lotus since 2022, but don’t think he hasn’t been busy since then. Recently, Steven D.

Today’s Top Tune: Flying Lotus – ‘Garmonbozia’

“Garmonbozia” is the first single from audio pioneer Flying Lotus since 2022, but don’t think he hasn’t been busy since then. Recently, Steven D.

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 6, 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 6, 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 6, 2024

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

from Jeremy Sole

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

Anne Litt's playlist, October 6, 2024

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

from Anne Litt

New releases in all genres.

Chris Douridas' playlist, October 6, 2024

New releases in all genres.

from Chris Douridas

James Danckert, psychologist and author of “Out of My Skull: The Psychology of Boredom,” explains the meaning of boredom and why being bored can be beneficial.

What does boredom do for us… and to us?

James Danckert, psychologist and author of “Out of My Skull: The Psychology of Boredom,” explains the meaning of boredom and why being bored can be beneficial.

from Life Examined

Climate change and increased moisture have altered the habitat for mosquitos.

Should a mosquito-born illness seen in Los Angeles be of concern?

Climate change and increased moisture have altered the habitat for mosquitos.

from Second Opinion

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

Nassir Nassirzadeh's playlist, October 6, 2024

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

from Nassir Nassirzadeh

Fanatic! A fall in-name-only 87F where I am currently. You can’t have it all. At least the nights are good.

KCRW Broadcast 809

Fanatic! A fall in-name-only 87F where I am currently. You can’t have it all. At least the nights are good.

from Henry Rollins

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

Metropolis playlist, October 5, 2024

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

from Metropolis