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Scientists are worried about chemicals from burned materials (heavy metals, plastics, fire retardants) polluting the ocean.

Scientists are worried about chemicals from burned materials (heavy metals, plastics, fire retardants) polluting the ocean. This week’s rain makes it easier for particulates to each the coastline.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Weekend film reviews: ‘Love Hurts,’ ‘Heart Eyes,’ ‘Parthenope’

Critics review the latest film releases: “Love Hurts,” “Heart Eyes,” “Parthenope,” and “Armand.”

Injured wild animals with no habitat emerge from burn areas

Weeks after the Eaton Fire in Altadena, injured wildlife is showing up around the disaster area. The singed animals include everything from birds to bobcats.

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Morning Becomes Eclectic

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

Feb. 07 2 hr, 49 min

Tyler Boudreaux

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

Feb. 06 2 hr, 1 min

FREAKS ONLY

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

Feb. 06 1 hr, 58 min

Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras

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

Feb. 05 2 hr

José Galván

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

Feb. 03 2 hr

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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.

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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.

What do young people think of the American Dream? Not much, says a new UCLA study, but many of them want to disrupt the status quo like Trump.

Gen Z finds Trump and Musk inspiring, says UCLA study

What do young people think of the American Dream? Not much, says a new UCLA study, but many of them want to disrupt the status quo like Trump.

from KCRW Features

Peter Gregg pursues happiness via maple syrup.

Bucket list: How one man found happiness by tapping trees for maple syrup

Peter Gregg pursues happiness via maple syrup.

from Good Food

Rawaan Alkhatib takes us on a hot date, offering a global perspective on the ancient superfood.

Dates, candied fruit, maple syrup

Rawaan Alkhatib takes us on a hot date, offering a global perspective on the ancient superfood.

from Good Food

Rawaan Alkhatib takes us on a hot date, offering a global perspective on the ancient superfood.

The humble date headlines a gorgeous new cookbook

Rawaan Alkhatib takes us on a hot date, offering a global perspective on the ancient superfood.

from Good Food

Baker and chocolatier Valerie Gordon explains how she sugars rose petals for her bestselling petit fours.

Valerie Gordon stops to smell the roses at the farmers market

Baker and chocolatier Valerie Gordon explains how she sugars rose petals for her bestselling petit fours.

from Good Food

Camilla Wynne shows us how to make stunning candied fruit.

Camilla Wynne's candied fruit stands out on its own and it can bedazzle cakes and pies

Camilla Wynne shows us how to make stunning candied fruit.

from Good Food

Chewy and gooey, small-batch bakes are perfect when you want just a little sweetness — and Edd Kimber knows how to mix them up.

With hacks for peanut butter and shortbread cookies, Edd Kimber celebrates small-batch baking

Chewy and gooey, small-batch bakes are perfect when you want just a little sweetness — and Edd Kimber knows how to mix them up.

from Good Food

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

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: February 7, 2025

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

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Best Supporting Actress nominee Zoe Saldaña breaks down the process of filming big set pieces and reflects on being in the mix of the 2024 Cannes film festival.

Actress Zoe Saldaña on bringing her multifaceted identity to her roles

Best Supporting Actress nominee Zoe Saldaña breaks down the process of filming big set pieces and reflects on being in the mix of the 2024 Cannes film festival.

from The Treatment

Actress Demi Moore tells us about her Oscar-nominated work in the 2024 body horror film “The Substance.”

Demi Moore shares why she loves provocative films like ‘The Substance’

Actress Demi Moore tells us about her Oscar-nominated work in the 2024 body horror film “The Substance.”

from The Treatment

Jesse Eisenberg talks about the profound impact that his 106-year-old great aunt had on his life.

Jesse Eisenberg reflects on an inspiring great aunt who lived to 106

Jesse Eisenberg talks about the profound impact that his 106-year-old great aunt had on his life.

from The Treatment

Ippei Mizuhara, former translator for LA Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, was sentenced to 57 months in prison and $18.1 million payout in restitution today.

Ohtani's translator sentenced to more than 4 years and $18M

Ippei Mizuhara, former translator for LA Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, was sentenced to 57 months in prison and $18.1 million payout in restitution today.

from KCRW Features

Jesse Eisenberg talks Polish citizenship and finding the complex humor in “A Real Pain,” his cinematic exploration of generational trauma.

Jesse Eisenberg on balancing humor and trauma in ‘A Real Pain’

Jesse Eisenberg talks Polish citizenship and finding the complex humor in “A Real Pain,” his cinematic exploration of generational trauma.

from The Business

The full transcript from a CBS interview with Kamala Harris was shared by the FCC as the lawsuit surrounding it appears likely to result in a settlement.

FCC shares Kamala Harris interview transcript amidst ongoing lawsuit

The full transcript from a CBS interview with Kamala Harris was shared by the FCC as the lawsuit surrounding it appears likely to result in a settlement.

from The Business

A rolling drumbeat and solid tambourine punctuate Austin-based Charley Crockett’s twang on his slinging new country hit, “Lonesome Drift.”

Today’s Top Tune: Charley Crockett – ‘Lonesome Drifter’

A rolling drumbeat and solid tambourine punctuate Austin-based Charley Crockett’s twang on his slinging new country hit, “Lonesome Drift.”

from Today's Top Tune

On this final episode of the Scheer Intelligence podcast hosted on KCRW but continuing on ScheerPost.com, host Robert Scheer welcomes Larry Gross, author and Professor Emeritus of…

How Zionism went from protecting Jews to threatening them

On this final episode of the Scheer Intelligence podcast hosted on KCRW but continuing on ScheerPost.com, host Robert Scheer welcomes Larry Gross, author and Professor Emeritus of…

from Scheer Intelligence

KCRW unravels a disruptive White House week. Is the president just stirring outrage? Plus, we discuss Elon Musk’s influence on the foreign aid fight.

Can we make sense of Trump and Musk’s political approaches?

KCRW unravels a disruptive White House week. Is the president just stirring outrage? Plus, we discuss Elon Musk’s influence on the foreign aid fight.

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