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Director Gareth Edwards talks about his new film, “The Creator,” releasing a film centered on AI now, the behind-the-scenes drama on “Rogue One,” and more.

Director Gareth Edwards talks about his new film, “The Creator,” releasing a film centered on AI now, the behind-the-scenes drama on “Rogue One,” and more.

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Decolonize your diet with this Native Californian cookbook

Drawing on her Karuk heritage, Native Californian Sara Calvosa Olson shares how quail eggs, chanterelles, and abalone were Indigenous foods long before they showed up on fine dining…

WGA strikes… a deal! Here are the wins and compromises

WGA has reached a deal with Hollywood studios, ending 148 days of work stoppage. What did they get? Where did they compromise? And will SAG-AFTRA be next?

A wild conversation (and DJ set) with Jonathan Demme about 'Stop Making Sense' (1984)

The late Jonathan Demme stops by KCRW in 1984 to discuss making the now-iconic Talking Heads concert doc "Stop Making Sense." The A24 restoration of the film is in theaters now.

Meet the the final four flour and corn contenders in the 2023 Tortilla Tournament

Gustavo Arellano reveals the Fuerte Four in the 2023 Tortilla Tournament. Who will take the Golden Tortilla?

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 Bookworm, a premier literary talk show providing intellectual, accessible, and provocative literary conversations. Hosted by Michael Silverblatt at KCRW.com.

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Bookworm, a premier literary talk show providing intellectual, accessible, and provocative literary conversations. Hosted by Michael Silverblatt at KCRW.com.

 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.

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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.

 She was the most influential American DJ you’ve never heard of. Deirdre O’Donoghue was a vital force in the musical underground of the 1980s.

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She was the most influential American DJ you’ve never heard of. Deirdre O’Donoghue was a vital force in the musical underground of the 1980s.

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LeRoy Downs

A varied sonic experience to jazz, blending music, style, and culture.

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Jason Kramer

Carefully curated music from around the world.

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Soulful grooves and fresh remixes from Latin rhythms to indie rock.

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SiLVA

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

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Nassir Nassirzadeh

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Food historian Christina Ward documents the practical and spiritual ways that religion shapes what we eat.

from Good Food

Little Dragon returns to KCRW to rock the Annenberg Performance Studio. Sample cuts from their new LP “Slugs Of Love,” alongside classics like “Ritual Union.”

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Reagan’s legacy loomed over this week’s GOP debate. But do candidates’ policies line up with his vision? Plus, Trump and Biden make their pitch to auto workers.

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Food & Drink

 Decolonize your diet with this Native Californian cookbook

Decolonize your diet with this Native Californian cookbook

 Good Food

Meet the the final four flour and corn contenders in the 2023 Tortilla Tournament

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Desperately seeking citron, an ancient fruit that has a starring role in Sukkot

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 With the death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, whom will Newsom appoint?

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 Today’s Top Tune: Rozi Plain - ‘Painted The Room’

Today’s Top Tune: Rozi Plain - ‘Painted The Room’

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 Weekend film reviews: ‘The Creator,’ ‘Saw X,’ ‘Fair Play’

Weekend film reviews: ‘The Creator,’ ‘Saw X,’ ‘Fair Play’

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 ‘The Creator’ director Gareth Edwards on AI, Hollywood, and ‘Rogue One’ drama

‘The Creator’ director Gareth Edwards on AI, Hollywood, and ‘Rogue One’ drama

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WGA strikes… a deal! Here are the wins and compromises

 The Business

‘Across the Spider-Verse’ director Kemp Powers on Charles Johnson’s ‘Middle Passage’

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Hailing from London’s creative epicenter, Rozi Plain stitches a cosmic sonic quilt on “Painted The Room.”

Today’s Top Tune: Rozi Plain - ‘Painted The Room’

Hailing from London’s creative epicenter, Rozi Plain stitches a cosmic sonic quilt on “Painted The Room.”

from Today's Top Tune

"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, October 1, 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, October 1, 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

Raul Campos creates a mix of emerging artists and current favorites, bringing essential cuts from around the world and a little closer to home -- from soulful grooves and fresh remixes…

Raul Campos' playlist October 1, 2023

Raul Campos creates a mix of emerging artists and current favorites, bringing essential cuts from around the world and a little closer to home -- from soulful grooves and fresh remixes…

from Raul Campos

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

SiLVA's playlist, October 1, 2023

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

from SiLVA

Author and former professional poker player Annie Duke explores why quitting should be viewed more favorably and shares some strategies on knowing when to walk away.

The art of quitting: Is there wisdom in walking away?

Author and former professional poker player Annie Duke explores why quitting should be viewed more favorably and shares some strategies on knowing when to walk away.

from Life Examined

What drives substance abuse is complex and treatment requires a dual approach

Substance Abuse Part 1

What drives substance abuse is complex and treatment requires a dual approach

from Second Opinion

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

Nassir Nassirzadeh's playlist, October 1, 2023

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

from Nassir Nassirzadeh

Fanatic! I’m sitting on the bus in Stroudsburg, PA. The show concluded a few hours ago. In about three hours, we’re heading for Fairfield, CT.

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Fanatic! I’m sitting on the bus in Stroudsburg, PA. The show concluded a few hours ago. In about three hours, we’re heading for Fairfield, CT.

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Metropolis playlist, September 30, 2023.

Metropolis playlist, September 30, 2023

Metropolis playlist, September 30, 2023.

from Metropolis

Fasten your rocket seat belts - you will be going on a cosmic sonic adventure...From house and electro to world rhythms and beyond, Valida’s mixes are seamless as she takes her…

Valida's playlist, September 30, 2023

Fasten your rocket seat belts - you will be going on a cosmic sonic adventure...From house and electro to world rhythms and beyond, Valida’s mixes are seamless as she takes her…

from Valida

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

Tyler Boudreaux's playlist, September 30, 2023

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

from Tyler Boudreaux

Writer-director Kemp Powers revisits Charles Johnson’s deeply detailed historical novel Middle Passage every so often for inspiration.

‘Across the Spider-Verse’ director Kemp Powers on Charles Johnson’s ‘Middle Passage’

Writer-director Kemp Powers revisits Charles Johnson’s deeply detailed historical novel Middle Passage every so often for inspiration.

from The Treatment

“Invisible Beauty” filmmakers Bethann Hardison and Frédéric Tcheng celebrate their capacity for collaboration, and “defiant” fashion industry activism.

Bethann Hardison’s enduring beauty is anything but ‘Invisible’

“Invisible Beauty” filmmakers Bethann Hardison and Frédéric Tcheng celebrate their capacity for collaboration, and “defiant” fashion industry activism.

from The Treatment

Pulitzer-winning novelist and New Yorker staff writer Hua Hsu details his new memoir “Stay True,” a chronicle of grief, identity, and all-too-brief friendship.

Hua Hsu ‘Stay(s) True’ about grief, friendship, and identity

Pulitzer-winning novelist and New Yorker staff writer Hua Hsu details his new memoir “Stay True,” a chronicle of grief, identity, and all-too-brief friendship.

from The Treatment

Valida guest hosts FREAKS ONLY.

FREAKS ONLY playlist: September 29, 2023

Valida guest hosts FREAKS ONLY.

from FREAKS ONLY

The death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein means that Gov. Newsom has to decide who will fill her seat.

With the death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, whom will Newsom appoint?

The death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein means that Gov. Newsom has to decide who will fill her seat.

from News Stories

Fruit detective David Karp puts the squeeze on citron. These days, it's most often found in fruitcake and panettone.

Desperately seeking citron, an ancient fruit that has a starring role in Sukkot

Fruit detective David Karp puts the squeeze on citron. These days, it's most often found in fruitcake and panettone.

from Good Food