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Small businesses that support the film/TV industry are feeling the economic ripple effects of the ongoing Hollywood writers’ strike.

Small businesses that support the film/TV industry are feeling the economic ripple effects of the ongoing Hollywood writers’ strike.

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Post P-22, discovery of mountain lion kittens brings hope

A litter of three female mountain lion kittens was found in the Simi Hills. Can they capture the public’s imagination like P-22, not to mention survive as long?

Rufus Wainwright wants to continue folk tradition with ‘Folkocracy”

Rufus Wainwright talks about his new album “Folkocracy,” his past operas, and his upcoming Walt Disney Concert Hall show.

Got COVID-era food benefits? Where are your meals coming from now?

Millions of Californians lost COVID-era food benefits at the end of March. Are you one of them? How are you getting by with less money for groceries?

‘Succession’ writer Georgia Pritchett on who was ‘perfect’ for the job

Georgia Pritchett says the joy of writing “Succession” is seeing the characters develop, often in a disturbing manner. She breaks down the series finale.

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 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.

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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.

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Honoring the singular and definitional musical space occupied by Tina Turner, FREAKS ONLY style.

from FREAKS ONLY

Fanatic. This is a bit of a different show than we usually have for you. For tonight, it’s Garage Rock from the last century. Below tonight’s track list, I put in the notes I made.

from Henry Rollins

Metropolis playlist May 27, 2023.

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New music Friday hits overdrive with previously unreleased Tame Impala, Arlo Parks’ “My Soft Machine,” Cautious Clay’s “Ohio,” and so much more.

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 Post P-22, discovery of mountain lion kittens brings hope

Post P-22, discovery of mountain lion kittens brings hope

 Greater LA

Anything but the pits: Clemence de Lutz shares her clafoutis recipe

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Encore: What’s in a street name? How PCH almost skipped Malibu

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Food & Drink

 Got COVID-era food benefits? Where are your meals coming from now?

Got COVID-era food benefits? Where are your meals coming from now?

 Greater LA

Encore: Garden veggies, fast food: How presidential meals shaped US

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The impact of meat consumption on human health

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 Big voting rights, redistricting cases still on SCOTUS docket

Big voting rights, redistricting cases still on SCOTUS docket

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The China Dragon Roars Back Whether the US Likes It or Not

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Will Ron DeSantis’ rocky presidential launch reflect his campaign?

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 KCRW’s Top 30: Little Dragon spins sonic gold

KCRW’s Top 30: Little Dragon spins sonic gold

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 WGA strike week 3: While solidarity is high, studios cut costs

WGA strike week 3: While solidarity is high, studios cut costs

 The Business

Encore: Sex, vodka, and violence in ‘The Great,’ with Tony McNamara

 The Business

‘Beyond Measure’: Who gets to be immortalized in a sculpture?

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Entertainment

 These businesses are feeling the impact of writers’ strike. They’re not even part of Hollywood

These businesses are feeling the impact of writers’ strike. They’re not even part of Hollywood

 Greater LA

Rufus Wainwright wants to continue folk tradition with ‘Folkocracy”

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‘Succession’ writer Georgia Pritchett on who was ‘perfect’ for the job

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A proposed expansion of the city’s “adaptive reuse” ordinance could make it easier to transform unused commercial and office buildings into residential units.

LA wants to make it easier to turn empty office buildings into housing

A proposed expansion of the city’s “adaptive reuse” ordinance could make it easier to transform unused commercial and office buildings into residential units.

from Greater LA

Little Dragon leads with, “Slugs of Love,” Jungle gets smooth on “Dominoes,” Arlo Parks returns with sophomore LP “My Soft Machine.”

KCRW’s Top 30: Little Dragon spins sonic gold

Little Dragon leads with, “Slugs of Love,” Jungle gets smooth on “Dominoes,” Arlo Parks returns with sophomore LP “My Soft Machine.”

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Big Supreme Court opinions usually drop in June, and there are several major cases left, including on voting rights, redistricting, and affirmative action.

Big voting rights, redistricting cases still on SCOTUS docket

Big Supreme Court opinions usually drop in June, and there are several major cases left, including on voting rights, redistricting, and affirmative action.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Prominent artificial intelligence leaders are warning that the technology could put humans at risk of extinction, on par with nuclear war and pandemics.

Why AI industry leaders are warning of human extinction

Prominent artificial intelligence leaders are warning that the technology could put humans at risk of extinction, on par with nuclear war and pandemics.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Kassa Overall’s “ANIMALS,” SBTRKT’s “THE RAT ROAD,” and the warmth of mysterio producer Pale Jay’s soul-jazz sun.

MBE playlist May 30: Pale Jay’s soul-jazz sunshine

Kassa Overall’s “ANIMALS,” SBTRKT’s “THE RAT ROAD,” and the warmth of mysterio producer Pale Jay’s soul-jazz sun.

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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.

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.

When it comes to R&B, Kool & The Gang , is the longest running group in history and most sampled in their genre. “ Celebration ” is a No.

Today’s Top Tune: Kool & The Gang - ‘Let’s Party’

When it comes to R&B, Kool & The Gang , is the longest running group in history and most sampled in their genre. “ Celebration ” is a No.

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

José Galván's playlist, May 29, 2023

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: May 29, 2023

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

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The new documentary “Sometimes When We Touch” explores the rise of soft rock during the 1970s and 1980s.

Encore: How 1970s saccharine soft rock influenced early hip-hop

The new documentary “Sometimes When We Touch” explores the rise of soft rock during the 1970s and 1980s.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Author Alex Prud’homme explores the appetites of more than two dozen U.S. presidents in “Dinner with the President: Food, Politics, and a History of Breaking Bread at the White House.”

Encore: Garden veggies, fast food: How presidential meals shaped US

Author Alex Prud’homme explores the appetites of more than two dozen U.S. presidents in “Dinner with the President: Food, Politics, and a History of Breaking Bread at the White House.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

In South India, a couple adopts an abandoned baby elephant named Raghu, showing how humans and animals can thrive together.

‘Elephant Whisperers’: Animals and humans can thrive together

In South India, a couple adopts an abandoned baby elephant named Raghu, showing how humans and animals can thrive together.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

From knockout alt-rock to Prince homages to lyrical wisdom, we can assure you: The kids are more than alright.

5 Songs to Hear This Week: Meet KCRW’s Young Creators Project, class of 2023

From knockout alt-rock to Prince homages to lyrical wisdom, we can assure you: The kids are more than alright.

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Chris Douridas guest hosts Morning Becomes Eclectic for Memorial Day.

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist, May 29, 2023

Chris Douridas guest hosts Morning Becomes Eclectic for Memorial Day.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Emerson once wrote that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree; case in point with Stella Rose, the daughter of Depeche Mode ’s Dave Gahan, who recently released her debut album,…

Today’s Top Tune: Stella Rose - ‘Jane’

Emerson once wrote that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree; case in point with Stella Rose, the daughter of Depeche Mode ’s Dave Gahan, who recently released her debut album,…

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"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, May 28, 2023

"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, May 28, 2023

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, May 28, 2023

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

from Jeremy Sole