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We asked, and y’all answered. Over 24 hours, KCRW listeners heeded our open call on Instagram to hit us with your best (album) shot, and the results are as delightful, tastemaking, and, dare we say, eclectic, as you are. Behold! The results of KCRW’s first annual Listener’s Choice: Album poll.

from KCRW's Best of 2022

‘The Nutcracker’ gets ready to celebrate its 40th anniversary in Long Beach

The Long Beach Ballet gets ready to perform ‘The Nutcracker’ for its 40th anniversary. It all started with David Wilcox, the artistic director.

The key to the future lies in the depths of La Brea Tar Pits

The La Brea Tar Pits hold the largest collection of Ice Age fossils in the world. Now, its grounds, museum, and research facilities are being reimagined.

Elon Musk is now Twitter’s ‘extreme voice-in-chief’ as he flirts with far-right

Chaos is bleeding into Elon Musk’s main business following his takeover of Twitter. Tesla’s stock price is down and advertisers are fleeing the platform.

‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ is a bloated, but gorgeous, rehash of first film, says critic

Critics review the latest film releases: ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ and ‘EO.’

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

Morning Becomes Eclectic

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

 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.

 In-depth interviews with the most innovative & influential people in entertainment, art, and pop culture. Hosted by film critic Elvis Mitchell, at KCRW.com.

The Treatment

In-depth interviews with the most innovative & influential people in entertainment, art, and pop culture. Hosted by film critic Elvis Mitchell, at KCRW.com.

 Unbelievably true stories of chance encounters that changed the world. A pair of mail-order shoes that led to the film The Outsiders. A secret road to a California paradise.

UnFictional

Unbelievably true stories of chance encounters that changed the world. A pair of mail-order shoes that led to the film The Outsiders. A secret road to a California paradise.

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Morning Becomes Eclectic

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

Dec. 15 2 hr, 49 min

Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras

A soulful rhythmic journey through time and space... sonic love notes from cities to mountain tops, to the heart of the tropics and into the cosmos.

Dec. 14 3 hr

FREAKS ONLY

Future beats and a mind-melting mix of fuzz, bass, and funk. Served fresh every weeknight.

Dec. 14 2 hr

José Galván

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

Dec. 12 3 hr

LeRoy Downs

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

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Fanatic! I hope you had a great week. We’ve got a great show lined up for you tonight. I have a lot of tour dates next year, so I’m working on radio shows in advance.

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Metropolis playlist December 10, 2022.

from Metropolis

Festive tunes mingle with Today’s Top Tune to create some serious holiday heat. Plus, win VIP tickets to international art event Frieze LA.

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Honoring the life and legacy of Angelo Badalamenti, legendary composer, irreplaceable friend, and crucial contributor to David Lynch’s dream-logic-tinged work.

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Los Angeles

 The key to the future lies in the depths of La Brea Tar Pits

The key to the future lies in the depths of La Brea Tar Pits

 Greater LA

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for December 15, 2022

 David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for December 14, 2022

 David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report

Food & Drink

 ‘Tis the season to get the best Tamales in SoCal

‘Tis the season to get the best Tamales in SoCal

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Good Food’s 2022 pantry favorites

 KCRW's Best of 2022

Soul and Michelin stars: Best LA restaurants of 2022

 Greater LA

Politics

 Elon Musk is now Twitter’s ‘extreme voice-in-chief’ as he flirts with far-right

Elon Musk is now Twitter’s ‘extreme voice-in-chief’ as he flirts with far-right

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Some asylum seekers are getting stranded, don’t know where to go next

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

‘Rome was burning’: Former LA mayor talks state of city, transitions between administrations

 Greater LA

Best New Music

 Best of 2022: Listeners’ Choice

Best of 2022: Listeners’ Choice

 KCRW's Best of 2022

MBE Dec. 15: Sonic heat, FREE UMO, avant-dance extravaganza

 Morning Becomes Eclectic

Global Beat Mexico: ​​Amir Moreno, Chalanes del Amor, Arturo O’Farrill

 KCRW’s Global Beat

Arts

 ‘The Nutcracker’ gets ready to celebrate its 40th anniversary in Long Beach

‘The Nutcracker’ gets ready to celebrate its 40th anniversary in Long Beach

 Greater LA

Check out George Clinton’s psychedelic, funky, Afrofuturist vision in new exhibit

 Greater LA

Wet Leg: KCRW Live from Anne’s Backyard

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Entertainment

 ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ is a bloated, but gorgeous, rehash of first film, says critic

‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ is a bloated, but gorgeous, rehash of first film, says critic

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Chantal Akerman’s 1975 film elevates women’s domestic life to high drama

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Rita Wilson on singing in new Tom Hanks movie, defining community

 Greater LA

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‘Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles’ has been named the greatest film of all-time by Sight and Sound magazine.

Chantal Akerman’s 1975 film elevates women’s domestic life to high drama

‘Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles’ has been named the greatest film of all-time by Sight and Sound magazine.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

“Go back to where you came from” is an insult that people — often white — hurl at non-white people in anger. It’s one that political commentator Wajahat Ali receives almost daily.

Replay: Wajahat Ali on navigating the American dream and the American nightmare

“Go back to where you came from” is an insult that people — often white — hurl at non-white people in anger. It’s one that political commentator Wajahat Ali receives almost daily.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Weirdo-disco, avant-pop dance party vibes to warm you up for tomorrow’s set with 2022 Breakthrough artist Charlotte Adigéry & Bolis Pupul: KCRW Live From HQ.

MBE Dec. 15: Sonic heat, FREE UMO, avant-dance extravaganza

Weirdo-disco, avant-pop dance party vibes to warm you up for tomorrow’s set with 2022 Breakthrough artist Charlotte Adigéry & Bolis Pupul: KCRW Live From HQ.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Guest host Betto Arcos curates an epic holiday special rife with jazz, conga, and an indomitably festive spirit.

Global Beat Mexico: ​​Amir Moreno, Chalanes del Amor, Arturo O’Farrill

Guest host Betto Arcos curates an epic holiday special rife with jazz, conga, and an indomitably festive spirit.

from KCRW’s Global Beat

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for December 15, 2022.

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for December 15, 2022

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for December 15, 2022.

from David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report

As the year winds down, we take a look at our lives and start thinking about what we’d like to change in order to make New Year’s resolutions.

Albertine Sarges: ‘Hold On’ (Clean)

As the year winds down, we take a look at our lives and start thinking about what we’d like to change in order to make New Year’s resolutions.

from Today's Top Tune

A soulful rhythmic journey through time and space... sonic love notes from cities to mountain tops, to the heart of the tropics and into the cosmos.

Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras' playlist, December 14, 2022

A soulful rhythmic journey through time and space... sonic love notes from cities to mountain tops, to the heart of the tropics and into the cosmos.

from Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras

New music. Emerging artists. No boundaries. Served fresh every weeknight, 8-10pm.

Travis Holcombe's playlist, December 14, 2022

New music. Emerging artists. No boundaries. Served fresh every weeknight, 8-10pm.

from FREAKS ONLY

Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks have made movies together in front of the camera.

Rita Wilson on singing in new Tom Hanks movie, defining community

Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks have made movies together in front of the camera.

from Greater LA

Less is more on TikTok, where LA’s small brands gain customers by showcasing their personality on modest marketing budgets this holiday shopping season.

TikTok: Where Indie brands are setting trends, gaining customers

Less is more on TikTok, where LA’s small brands gain customers by showcasing their personality on modest marketing budgets this holiday shopping season.

from Greater LA

The leader of Parliament Funkadelic is out with a new art exhibit that looks like his music sounds. ‘The Rhythm of Vision’ is on view now at Jeffrey Deitch gallery.

Check out George Clinton’s psychedelic, funky, Afrofuturist vision in new exhibit

The leader of Parliament Funkadelic is out with a new art exhibit that looks like his music sounds. ‘The Rhythm of Vision’ is on view now at Jeffrey Deitch gallery.

from Greater LA

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As a reporter, I want to give you agency

If you value actionable reporting, please make a donation to KCRW today.

from Members

Lensa AI allows users to upload selfies and transforms them into fantastical portraits. Some women say it's returning sexualized versions of their photos.

Lensa AI portrait app may be using old beauty standards and male biases

Lensa AI allows users to upload selfies and transforms them into fantastical portraits. Some women say it's returning sexualized versions of their photos.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Women in Iran weren’t allowed to attend soccer games until 2019 — after decades of protests. That history is the subject of the podcast “Pink Card.”

ESPN’s ‘Pink Card’ documents Iranian women’s fight to watch soccer

Women in Iran weren’t allowed to attend soccer games until 2019 — after decades of protests. That history is the subject of the podcast “Pink Card.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

It’s tamale season in LA. Variations are available from Mexico, Central America, and South America, each with their own character.

‘Tis the season to get the best Tamales in SoCal

It’s tamale season in LA. Variations are available from Mexico, Central America, and South America, each with their own character.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Thousands of migrants are trying to cross the border in El Paso. The surge comes as Title 42, the pandemic-era immigration policy, expires next week.

Some asylum seekers are getting stranded, don’t know where to go next

Thousands of migrants are trying to cross the border in El Paso. The surge comes as Title 42, the pandemic-era immigration policy, expires next week.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

They’re heeeeeeere. KCRW’s extensive Best of 2022 lists have arrived, and we’re your trusty tour guides.

MBE Dec. 14: Best Of, Baby!

They’re heeeeeeere. KCRW’s extensive Best of 2022 lists have arrived, and we’re your trusty tour guides.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Isle of Wight post-punks Wet Leg post up poolside for a soundcheck so wild it alerts the LAPD. At least we have video…

Wet Leg: KCRW Live from Anne’s Backyard

Isle of Wight post-punks Wet Leg post up poolside for a soundcheck so wild it alerts the LAPD. At least we have video…

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