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Kwasi Boyd-Bouldin tells stories of the changing landscape of Leimert Park and the Crenshaw District. His photo collection is “Black Space: Los Angeles.”

Kwasi Boyd-Bouldin tells stories of the changing landscape of Leimert Park and the Crenshaw District. His photo collection is “Black Space: Los Angeles.”

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‘The White Tiger’: Ramin Bahrani turned his friend Aravind Adiga’s novel into a hit film some 30 years after they met

The new Netflix movie “The White Tiger” is based on the darkly comic novel of the same name, which follows the rise of Balram, a clever servant played by Adarsh Gourav.

Celebrate Lunar New Year 2021 with prosperity sweets, turnip cakes, sticky rice and more

From Vietnamese Tet to Korean Solnal to Chinese Chunjie, say hello to the Year of the Ox.

Evan Kleiman’s favorite LA places to buy chocolate: Milla Chocolates, Valerie Confections, Republique and more

Despite Evan Kleiman’s dislike of Valentine’s Day, she recognizes it as a time to acknowledge important relationships based in love.

Many elderly Asian Americans are being attacked in NorCal. This is different from COVID racial bias

"While 20-plus incidents over a two-week period sounds like a lot, that's really just a drop in the bucket,” says reporter Dion Lim.

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

 Los Angeles is having an identity crisis. City officials tout new development and shiny commuter trains, while longtime residents are doing all they can to hang on to home.

There Goes the Neighborhood

Los Angeles is having an identity crisis. City officials tout new development and shiny commuter trains, while longtime residents are doing all they can to hang on to home.

 Los Angeles County is spending hundreds of millions of dollars a year to combat homelessness. Yet the problem is getting worse. Why?

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Los Angeles County is spending hundreds of millions of dollars a year to combat homelessness. Yet the problem is getting worse. Why?

 Henry Rollins hosts a mix of all kinds, from all over and all time.

Henry Rollins

Henry Rollins hosts a mix of all kinds, from all over and all time.

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Morning Becomes Eclectic

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

Feb. 12 2 hr, 50 min

Garth Trinidad

An international mix of future soul, deep dance, indie rock, and jazz.

Feb. 11 3 hr, 1 min

José Galván

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

Feb. 07 2 hr, 1 min

Jason Kramer

Carefully curated music from around the world.

Feb. 07 1 hr, 56 min

Chris Douridas

New releases in all genres.

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The Journey West: Golden Lunar New Year Parade
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Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles

The Journey West: Golden Lunar New Year Parade
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Food For Love NM

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How about some music trivia? This singer was both considered to be one of Frank Sinatra's greatest musical influences and was also Billy Crystal's babysitter. Do you know the answer?

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Valentine's Day is just around the corner and we're thinking about all things LOVE. Songs of romance, friendship, family, joy, heartbreak, nostalgia and everything in between.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Josh Barro and Ken White talk about President Trump’s lawyers’ first day of impeachment arguments, more on the legal cases of those arrested during the riot.

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President Donald Trump’s term has come to a fateful end. Now, some are wondering what an America under Joe Biden’s administration will look like.

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 ‘You can see the scars everywhere': Kwasi Boyd-Bouldin photographs LA’s communities of color during pandemic

‘You can see the scars everywhere': Kwasi Boyd-Bouldin photographs LA’s communities of color during pandemic

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 Celebrate Lunar New Year 2021 with prosperity sweets, turnip cakes, sticky rice and more

Celebrate Lunar New Year 2021 with prosperity sweets, turnip cakes, sticky rice and more

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Evan Kleiman’s favorite LA places to buy chocolate: Milla Chocolates, Valerie Confections, Republique and more

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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Trump’s second impeachment trial moves toward a vote. Here are highlights and analysis

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

4 in 10 Republicans support the use of violence if leaders can’t ‘protect America,’ says survey

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 ‘The White Tiger’: Ramin Bahrani turned his friend Aravind Adiga’s novel into a hit film some 30 years after they met

‘The White Tiger’: Ramin Bahrani turned his friend Aravind Adiga’s novel into a hit film some 30 years after they met

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Comedian Merrill Markoe on her new diary-inspired graphic novel and the unreliability of memory

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Chillingly relevant American history from half a century ago

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Merrill Markoe's new graphic novel is based on her old diary entries. It explores how she became who she is, and why people choose to remember or forget certain things.

Comedian Merrill Markoe on her new diary-inspired graphic novel and the unreliability of memory

Merrill Markoe's new graphic novel is based on her old diary entries. It explores how she became who she is, and why people choose to remember or forget certain things.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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.

from 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.

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.

from Eclectic 24

In Shaka King's remarkable "Judas and the Black Messiah," Fred Hampton and the Chicago Black Panthers struggle against racism in the late 1960's, unaware that the FBI has planted an…

Chillingly relevant American history from half a century ago

In Shaka King's remarkable "Judas and the Black Messiah," Fred Hampton and the Chicago Black Panthers struggle against racism in the late 1960's, unaware that the FBI has planted an…

from Film Reviews

Cathy Asapahu has a foot in two worlds, or at least two restaurants.

‘In the Weeds’: Pastry chef Cathy Asapahu reflects on her family’s sacrifices

Cathy Asapahu has a foot in two worlds, or at least two restaurants.

from Good Food

Lunar New Year is the biggest holiday in many Asian countries. The foods used in celebrations are symbolic of prosperity and renewal.

Ushering in the Year of the Ox

Lunar New Year is the biggest holiday in many Asian countries. The foods used in celebrations are symbolic of prosperity and renewal.

from Good Food

It turns out that the link between the love holiday and the actual human heart is real, so why not explore blood in a recipe context?

Getting at the heart of cooking with blood

It turns out that the link between the love holiday and the actual human heart is real, so why not explore blood in a recipe context?

from Good Food

If life is like a box of chocolates, this past year is full of bad fruit creams. Like most holidays over the past 12 months, Valentine’s Day is going to look a little different.

Staging a Valentine’s Day chocolate tasting

If life is like a box of chocolates, this past year is full of bad fruit creams. Like most holidays over the past 12 months, Valentine’s Day is going to look a little different.

from Good Food

Market correspondent Gillian Ferguson finds chef Sal Marino shopping for radicchio to serve during the renewed outdoor dining at Marino Restaurant.

Heading to the farmer’s market for chicories

Market correspondent Gillian Ferguson finds chef Sal Marino shopping for radicchio to serve during the renewed outdoor dining at Marino Restaurant.

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The goal of a well-written recipe is to ensure that someone who follows it will get sure-fired results.

Following recipes to the letter

The goal of a well-written recipe is to ensure that someone who follows it will get sure-fired results.

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In a recent spate of actors and singers getting in trouble for past or current behavior, talent agencies are figuring out how to deal.

Dropped by talent agencies: Armie Hammer, Gina Carano, Marilyn Manson, Morgan Wallen

In a recent spate of actors and singers getting in trouble for past or current behavior, talent agencies are figuring out how to deal.

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Josh Barro talks with panelists David Dayen and Tim Carney about the impeachment trial of Donald Trump, policies to support school reopenings with reporter Anya Kamenetz, and the cyber…

On trial

Josh Barro talks with panelists David Dayen and Tim Carney about the impeachment trial of Donald Trump, policies to support school reopenings with reporter Anya Kamenetz, and the cyber…

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Critics review “Judas and the Black Messiah,” which follows FBI informant William O’Neal, played by Lakeith Stanfield, who infiltrates the Black Panther party to gather information on…

Kaluuya gives a ‘magnetic and ferocious’ performance in ‘Judas and the Black Messiah,’ says critic

Critics review “Judas and the Black Messiah,” which follows FBI informant William O’Neal, played by Lakeith Stanfield, who infiltrates the Black Panther party to gather information on…

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Maryland Democratic Congressman Jamie Raskin, the lead House impeachment manager, gave closing remarks on Thursday in the second Senate trial of former President Donald Trump, this…

Trump’s second impeachment trial moves toward a vote. Here are highlights and analysis

Maryland Democratic Congressman Jamie Raskin, the lead House impeachment manager, gave closing remarks on Thursday in the second Senate trial of former President Donald Trump, this…

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and we're thinking about all things LOVE. Songs of romance, friendship, family, joy, heartbreak, nostalgia and everything in between.

We're celebrating Valentine's Day early! Tune in to hear songs all about LOVE

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and we're thinking about all things LOVE. Songs of romance, friendship, family, joy, heartbreak, nostalgia and everything in between.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

For KCRW’s “Private Playlist,” Genevieve Artadi shares music made by friends, loved ones, and lifelong influences, from Nancy Wilson to Pedro Martins.

Private Playlist: Genevieve Artadi is learning Bach and living moment by moment

For KCRW’s “Private Playlist,” Genevieve Artadi shares music made by friends, loved ones, and lifelong influences, from Nancy Wilson to Pedro Martins.

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David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for February 12, 2021.

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for February 12, 2021

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for February 12, 2021.

from David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report

In a recent spate of actors and singers — including Armie Hammer, Gina Carano, Marilyn Manson — getting in trouble for past or current behavior, talent agencies are figuring out how to…

Agencies drop Armie Hammer, Gina Carano, Marilyn Manson, Morgan Wallen

In a recent spate of actors and singers — including Armie Hammer, Gina Carano, Marilyn Manson — getting in trouble for past or current behavior, talent agencies are figuring out how to…

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