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With the new stadiums in Inglewood, businesses with parking are thriving, while those without feel the city’s economic boom is passing them by.

With the new stadiums in Inglewood, businesses with parking are thriving, while those without feel the city’s economic boom is passing them by.

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Good Food's favorite cookbooks of 2024

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The 30(ish) Best Albums of 2024

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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.

 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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Got parking in Inglewood? Congrats, you’re winning

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 Good Food's favorite cookbooks of 2024

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

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

Nassir Nassirzadeh's playlist, December 8, 2024

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

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Writer and psychologist Andrew Solomon shares his research about the impact of social media on the escalating youth suicide crisis.

Is digital addiction fuelling a teen suicide crisis?

Writer and psychologist Andrew Solomon shares his research about the impact of social media on the escalating youth suicide crisis.

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Philanthropy has enabled several expensive private medical schools to offer all students free tuition. Has this changed the practice of medicine?

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Philanthropy has enabled several expensive private medical schools to offer all students free tuition. Has this changed the practice of medicine?

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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.

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.

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.

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Aasif Mandvi is likely best known for his peak “Daily Show” years, but his range is vast and he’s here to share how he’s flexing it on stage in “Waiting for Godot.”

Aasif Mandvi briefly steps away from ‘Waiting for Godot’ to chat w/ Elvis

Aasif Mandvi is likely best known for his peak “Daily Show” years, but his range is vast and he’s here to share how he’s flexing it on stage in “Waiting for Godot.”

from The Treatment

Ilana Glazer goes deep on their admiration for Stevie Wonder's landmark, 1976 double album "Songs in the Key of Life."

Ilana Glazer praises Stevie Wonder’s ‘Songs in the Key of Life’

Ilana Glazer goes deep on their admiration for Stevie Wonder's landmark, 1976 double album "Songs in the Key of Life."

from The Treatment

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.

House, disco, trip hop, oldies and all of the deep cuts in between.

SiLVA's playlist, December 6, 2024

House, disco, trip hop, oldies and all of the deep cuts in between.

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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: Dec 6, 2024

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

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Errol Morris & Jacob Soboroff’s new film “Separated” documents the Trump administration’s child separation policy; they join us now to reflect on its profound relevance.

Errol Morris & MSNBC’s Jacob Soboroff break down their film ‘Separated’

Errol Morris & Jacob Soboroff’s new film “Separated” documents the Trump administration’s child separation policy; they join us now to reflect on its profound relevance.

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President-elect Donald Trump makes a sweeping promise to crack down on big tech monopolies: How might this affect some of Hollywood’s most powerful CEOs?

Will Trump’s DOJ antitrust pick shake up Hollywood?

President-elect Donald Trump makes a sweeping promise to crack down on big tech monopolies: How might this affect some of Hollywood’s most powerful CEOs?

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Local cooking instructor and food writer Sonoko Sakai explains the deep meaning of "Japanese in style" cuisine.

Bonito flakes in risotto? Miso in apple pie? Sonoko Sakai explores "Japanese in style" cooking

Local cooking instructor and food writer Sonoko Sakai explains the deep meaning of "Japanese in style" cuisine.

from Good Food

Anne Byrn composes an exhaustive guide on Southern baking.

From biscuits to cornbread, Anne Byrn documents Southern baking from 14 states

Anne Byrn composes an exhaustive guide on Southern baking.

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Celia Sack of Omnivore Books reveals her favorite cookbooks of the year for everyone on your list.

The best cookbooks of 2024, according to Celia Sack

Celia Sack of Omnivore Books reveals her favorite cookbooks of the year for everyone on your list.

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Reporter Jessica Roy delivers the bad news about those plastic kitchen utensils.

New research urges cooks to throw out their black, plastic utensils

Reporter Jessica Roy delivers the bad news about those plastic kitchen utensils.

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Chef Ashleigh Shanti goes beyond cast iron fried chicken and cornbread in exploring Black influences on Southern foodways.

In 'Our South,' Ashleigh Shanti explores her culinary identity

Chef Ashleigh Shanti goes beyond cast iron fried chicken and cornbread in exploring Black influences on Southern foodways.

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

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: December 6, 2024

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

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

The latest film releases include Y2K, The Return, Get Away, and Nightbitch.

Weekend film reviews: ‘Y2K,’ ‘The Return,’ ‘Get Away’

The latest film releases include Y2K, The Return, Get Away, and Nightbitch.

from Weekend Film Reviews