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Unhoused people say city cleanups destroy what they need to survive. But the movement against them has fractured.

Unhoused people say city cleanups destroy what they need to survive. But the movement against them has fractured.

from KCRW Features

Toxic algal bloom is making SoCal sea lions sick and aggressive

Scientists say a massive algal bloom is releasing toxins that are making some marine animals more aggressive, and causing others to wash ashore either dead or seriously ill.

Can Hollywood adapt to the world according to online content creators?

Gen Z and Gen Alpha’s preferences for online content creators over traditional media show no signs of slowing; how is the establishment adapting?

For Eric Adjepong, sharing recipes from Ghana connects his cultural identity to his culinary journey

Inspired by childhood visits to Ghana, Eric Adjepong debuts his first collection of recipes.

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

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This week, Robin Wall Kimmerer , Indigenous ecologist and author of “The Serviceberry: An Economy of Gifts and Abundance,” talks about the virtues of the ‘gift economy,” and explains…

Midweek Reset: The Gift Economy

This week, Robin Wall Kimmerer , Indigenous ecologist and author of “The Serviceberry: An Economy of Gifts and Abundance,” talks about the virtues of the ‘gift economy,” and explains…

from Life Examined

Scott Sanders transformed the justice system in Orange County. He’s now retiring after more than 30 years working in courtrooms.

Known for exposing corruption, OC public defender Scott Sanders retires

Scott Sanders transformed the justice system in Orange County. He’s now retiring after more than 30 years working in courtrooms.

from KCRW Features

Funny how a song named “Draggin’” can really lift you up. This works because of singer-songwriter Hannah Cohen ’s magical way of blending disparate ideas.

Today’s Top Tune: Hannah Cohen – ‘Draggin’

Funny how a song named “Draggin’” can really lift you up. This works because of singer-songwriter Hannah Cohen ’s magical way of blending disparate ideas.

from Today's Top Tune

Polo & Pan's "22:22" takes spot no. 1 on KCRW's Top 30 by a landslide.

KCRW’s Top 30: Polo & Pan, Parcels, Yukimi

Polo & Pan's "22:22" takes spot no. 1 on KCRW's Top 30 by a landslide.

from Music Special Programming

What is President Trump trying to accomplish with reciprocal tariffs, and do economists think he can reach his goals with these tactics?

What to expect on Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’

What is President Trump trying to accomplish with reciprocal tariffs, and do economists think he can reach his goals with these tactics?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Zack Mack’s father went down a conspiracy theory rabbit hole that tore apart his family. Mack spent the past year making a podcast about it called “Alternate Realities.”

A year, a $10K bet, and the conspiracy theories that tore a family apart

Zack Mack’s father went down a conspiracy theory rabbit hole that tore apart his family. Mack spent the past year making a podcast about it called “Alternate Realities.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The agony and ecstasy of March Madness were on full display this weekend for LA college basketball fans.

USC women’s hoops loses star to injury, UCLA advances to Final Four

The agony and ecstasy of March Madness were on full display this weekend for LA college basketball fans.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Trump administration admitted in court on Monday that it mistakenly deported a Maryland father to a notorious Salvadoran prison.

White House says ‘administrative error’ led to deportation of Maryland father

The Trump administration admitted in court on Monday that it mistakenly deported a Maryland father to a notorious Salvadoran prison.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: Apr. 1, 2025

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

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Brooklyn-based musician Kendra Morris explores chaos and catharsis, what she describes as an overlap of her messy little Brooklyn apartment and the clutter that accumulates in her…

Today’s Top Tune: Kendra Morris – ‘In My House (Radio Edit)’

Brooklyn-based musician Kendra Morris explores chaos and catharsis, what she describes as an overlap of her messy little Brooklyn apartment and the clutter that accumulates in her…

from Today's Top Tune

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

José Galván's playlist, March 31, 2025

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: Mar 31, 2025

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

from FREAKS ONLY

Johnny Carson was seemingly a friend to millions as the host of "The Tonight Show" for three decades.

Encore: Johnny Carson wasn’t the same on-air and in private, says new book

Johnny Carson was seemingly a friend to millions as the host of "The Tonight Show" for three decades.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

In the mid-1970s and ‘80s in SoCal, bands like Steely Dan, the Doobie Brothers, and Toto blended jazz, R&B, and pop to create a new soft style: yacht rock.

Encore: Yacht rock: Inside the appeal and repulsion of ‘70s SoCal music

In the mid-1970s and ‘80s in SoCal, bands like Steely Dan, the Doobie Brothers, and Toto blended jazz, R&B, and pop to create a new soft style: yacht rock.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

“Porcelain War” is a new documentary that vividly portrays the lives of civilians-turned-soldiers on and off Ukraine’s battlefield against Russia.

Encore: ‘Porcelain War’ juxtaposes war and art in Ukraine

“Porcelain War” is a new documentary that vividly portrays the lives of civilians-turned-soldiers on and off Ukraine’s battlefield against Russia.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Chris Douridas guest hosts Morning Becomes Eclectic.

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: Mar. 31, 2025

Chris Douridas guest hosts Morning Becomes Eclectic.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

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.

We were excited to meet up with Jacob Alon, a seemingly otherworldy Scottish folk artist, while at SXSW this year.

Today’s Top Tune: Jacob Alon – ‘Fairy In A Bottle’

We were excited to meet up with Jacob Alon, a seemingly otherworldy Scottish folk artist, while at SXSW this year.

from Today's Top Tune