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SoCal is facing three big wildfires amid a blistering heat wave, including the Line Fire, which has burned more than 26,000 acres. How are firefighters coping?

SoCal is facing three big wildfires amid a blistering heat wave, including the Line Fire, which has burned more than 26,000 acres. How are firefighters coping?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Getting cows to release less methane: CA scientist turns to CRISPR

A UC Davis scientist is trying to bioengineer cow microbes so they produce less methane.

LA’s dirty beaches: Surfers are ‘stoked,’ families are cautious

You might know that Los Angeles beaches get dirty after a winter storm, but it remains a problem in the summer, too. Why? And does it keep anyone away?

US Catholic sisters are dying out. ‘We knew this was coming’

As the average age of American Catholic nuns and sisters crests 80, one local order spends their remaining years ensuring their legacy survives.

Smuggling grapes out of Iran to make forbidden wine

Filmmaker Jason Wise joins Vahe Keushguerian in a conversation about making wine from Iranian grapes for the first time in half a century.

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In 2020, many prominent Black women became executives for major book publishers. But four years later, some of the most notable hires no longer have those jobs.

Book publishers tried to take DEI seriously. Then came layoffs

In 2020, many prominent Black women became executives for major book publishers. But four years later, some of the most notable hires no longer have those jobs.

Learn how to make a traditional sheet pan dinner, a savory tray bake from a Cypriot-Turkish tradition, and an upside down baking technique.

Ease back into cooking with sheet pan dinners

Learn how to make a traditional sheet pan dinner, a savory tray bake from a Cypriot-Turkish tradition, and an upside down baking technique.

In "Question Everything," Brian Reed looks at questions around journalistic standards following criticism he received for his approach to "S-Town."

‘Questions Everything’: Why is media having an identity crisis?

In "Question Everything," Brian Reed looks at questions around journalistic standards following criticism he received for his approach to "S-Town."

On this 9/11 anniversary, KCRW looks at what has happened in Afghanistan since U.S. forces withdrew, particularly the ongoing erosion of rights for women under the Taliban.

Afghan women barred from parks, jobs, speaking in public

On this 9/11 anniversary, KCRW looks at what has happened in Afghanistan since U.S. forces withdrew, particularly the ongoing erosion of rights for women under the Taliban.

Dive deep into Nick Cave’s latest LP “Wild God.” Plus, get a taste of what’s to come from Latroit’s grand finale with KCRW Summer Nights.

5 Songs to Hear This Week: Elke, Latroit, Nick Cave

Dive deep into Nick Cave’s latest LP “Wild God.” Plus, get a taste of what’s to come from Latroit’s grand finale with KCRW Summer Nights.

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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: September 11, 2024

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

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

The Line Fire has scorched The Keller Peak Fire Lookout Tower, which has been around for nearly 100 years, making it the oldest observatory in the Angeles National Forest.

Line Fire destroys historic lookout tower in SoCal. Can they rebuild?

The Line Fire has scorched The Keller Peak Fire Lookout Tower, which has been around for nearly 100 years, making it the oldest observatory in the Angeles National Forest.

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Year of the Banana is art-pop duo Rubblebucket ’s seventh studio album coming down the pike in mid-October.

Today’s Top Tune: Rubblebucket - ‘Moving Without Touching’

Year of the Banana is art-pop duo Rubblebucket ’s seventh studio album coming down the pike in mid-October.

from Today's Top Tune

Why can’t relationships be romantic and casual? Comedian Dylan McKeever joins Myisha to talk about the controversial situationship.

Situationships get a bad reputation with Dylan McKeever

Why can’t relationships be romantic and casual? Comedian Dylan McKeever joins Myisha to talk about the controversial situationship.

from How’s Your Sex Life?

This week Robin Stern , psychoanalyst, and author of “ The Gaslight Effect: How to Spot and Survive the Hidden Manipulation Others Use to Control Your Life,” talks about gaslight…

Midweek Reset: Gaslight

This week Robin Stern , psychoanalyst, and author of “ The Gaslight Effect: How to Spot and Survive the Hidden Manipulation Others Use to Control Your Life,” talks about gaslight…

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Music to make you feel.

Francesca Harding's playlist, September 10, 2024

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Pioneering UK shoegazers Slowdive get a fresh Daniel Avery remix of their 2023 hit “Kisses” — hear it here.

FREAKS ONLY playlist: Daniel Avery remixes Slowdive, we swoon

Pioneering UK shoegazers Slowdive get a fresh Daniel Avery remix of their 2023 hit “Kisses” — hear it here.

from FREAKS ONLY

The ABC News Presidential Debate, between the Republican candidate, former President Donald Trump, and the Democratic candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris, is scheduled to take…

NPR Special Coverage: ABC News Presidential Debate

The ABC News Presidential Debate, between the Republican candidate, former President Donald Trump, and the Democratic candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris, is scheduled to take…

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Leon Bridges is back at no. 1 thanks to the smoldering story song “Laredo,” the second single ahead of his forthcoming album “Leon.”

KCRW’s Top 30 chart: September 2–8, 2024

Leon Bridges is back at no. 1 thanks to the smoldering story song “Laredo,” the second single ahead of his forthcoming album “Leon.”

From timbale and eggplant caviar wraps to ratatouille and caponata, we have a bunch of great recipes for how to use this versatile veggie.

15 exquisite eggplant recipes

From timbale and eggplant caviar wraps to ratatouille and caponata, we have a bunch of great recipes for how to use this versatile veggie.

from Good Food

With the rising popularity of medical content on streamers like HBO and Netflix, New York’s Northwell Health has launched its own film and TV production studio.

Hospitals making films and shows: Consent is complex

With the rising popularity of medical content on streamers like HBO and Netflix, New York’s Northwell Health has launched its own film and TV production studio.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

With the launch of its new, artificial intelligence-powered iPhone 16, Apple is hoping to boost smartphone sales, which have been sluggish lately.

Can Apple’s new AI software reverse iPhone sales slump?

With the launch of its new, artificial intelligence-powered iPhone 16, Apple is hoping to boost smartphone sales, which have been sluggish lately.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Actor James Earl Jones died Monday at age 93. He’s best known as the voice of Darth Vader and Mufasa. But his best work, and maybe least well-known, came on stage.

Remembering James Earl Jones’ ‘fantastically precise’ theater career

Actor James Earl Jones died Monday at age 93. He’s best known as the voice of Darth Vader and Mufasa. But his best work, and maybe least well-known, came on stage.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand