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Laila Lalami’s The Other Americans is a polyphonic novel about social class and identity, with a revelation in every chapter.

from Bookworm

Are Californians prepared for more fires?

In California, generations of victims have adapted, rebuilt and expanded development into fire-prone areas. But last year’s blazes set new records for massive destruction.

Download a new track from revered songwriter Bill Callahan

Bill Callahan returns with an accomplished album, following some time away (he got married and had a child).

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Broken beats, soulful key chords, samples and sounds.

Sunday's Latest Show

Raul Campos hosts deep rhythms and urban soul with a Latin twist.

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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.

 An anthology of some of the greatest music stories never truly told. Top journalists present stand-alone audio documentaries that highlight music’s head, heart and beat.

Lost Notes

An anthology of some of the greatest music stories never truly told. Top journalists present stand-alone audio documentaries that highlight music’s head, heart and beat.

 Left, Right & Center is KCRW’s weekly civilized yet provocative confrontation over politics, policy and pop culture.

Left, Right & Center

Left, Right & Center is KCRW’s weekly civilized yet provocative confrontation over politics, policy and pop culture.

 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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Anthony Valadez

Broken beats, soulful key chords, and tomorrow's sounds.

Jun. 23 2 hr, 49 min

Raul Campos

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

Jun. 23 2 hr, 50 min

The Lab

A roundtable of music experts.

Jun. 23 2 hr, 57 min

Mario Cotto

A kaleidoscopic dance party.

Jun. 23 2 hr, 58 min

Metropolis

The hypnotic pulse of current & classic dance music, including exclusive guest mixes.

Jun. 22 2 hr, 1 min

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Made to Swim
Jun 30

Made to Move

Made to Swim

Hotel Figueroa

KCRW Summer Nights at the Hammer Museum with Pavo Pavo
Jul 11

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KCRW Summer Nights at the Hammer Museum with Pavo Pavo

Hammer Museum

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Journalist Will Evans exposed Tesla’s flagrant labor violations, but all the company’s founder did was shrug him off and cry "fake news."

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Don’t worry: there’s a lot to discuss that’s not about Alex Jones this week.

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The latest show from Morning Becomes Eclectic, hosted by Jason Bentley. New releases, artists, live performances, and artist interviews. At KCRW.com.

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President Trump got ready to attack Iran and then, at the last minute, called it off.

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 Ryan Twyman’s family speaks after he is killed by LA Sheriff’s deputies

Ryan Twyman’s family speaks after he is killed by LA Sheriff’s deputies

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Would Universal Basic Income help or hurt?

 Greater LA

Summer begins, but there's still snow on the Pacific Crest Trail

 Greater LA

Food and Drink

 “Kitchen Confidential”: the book changed Anthony Bourdain’s life

“Kitchen Confidential”: the book changed Anthony Bourdain’s life

 Good Food

Guest DJ Project: Anthony Bourdain

 Good Food

In New York, a sidewalk tribute to Anthony Bourdain

 Good Food

Politics

 Are Californians prepared for more fires?

Are Californians prepared for more fires?

 To the Point

Let’s call the whole thing off

 Left, Right & Center

Das Williams responds to criticism that he is soft on cannabis cultivators

 The 805

Best New Music

 Download a new track from revered songwriter Bill Callahan

Download a new track from revered songwriter Bill Callahan

 Today's Top Tune

Zapatilla Mix

 Metropolis

Music For Your Weekend feat. Flamingods premiere, Jordan Rakei, and Salaam Remi & Terrace Martin

 Music News

Live Performances

 Listen: Bedouine previews music from her new album live on MBE

Listen: Bedouine previews music from her new album live on MBE

 Morning Becomes Eclectic

Weyes Blood performs music from 'Titantic Rising' live on MBE

 Morning Becomes Eclectic

Pianist and composer Ludovico Einaudi performs live on MBE

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Hollywood

 Toy Story 4

Toy Story 4

 Film Reviews

With Forky in 'Toy Story 4,' is there a recycling message?

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

'Grey's Anatomy' showrunner Krista Vernoff and writer Elisabeth Finch

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Long grueling work hours and pharmaceutical gifts are still part of medical training.

A new batch of interns and residents, but some things haven’t changed

Long grueling work hours and pharmaceutical gifts are still part of medical training.

from Second Opinion

John Moses hosts this week's episode of The Lab.

Latest Show by John Moses

John Moses hosts this week's episode of The Lab.

from The Lab

Mario Cotto hosts a kaleidoscopic Dada dance party! Check out the latest show On-Demand.

Latest Show

Mario Cotto hosts a kaleidoscopic Dada dance party! Check out the latest show On-Demand.

from Mario Cotto

Jason Bentley captures the hypnotic pulse of modern city life in a weekly dance show on Saturday nights.

Latest Show

Jason Bentley captures the hypnotic pulse of modern city life in a weekly dance show on Saturday nights.

from Metropolis

It won't be much longer until the world becomes familiar with mysterious DJ/Producer Zapatilla.

Zapatilla Mix

It won't be much longer until the world becomes familiar with mysterious DJ/Producer Zapatilla.

from Metropolis

Liza Richardson hosts a weekend evening jam session featuring cosmic rock, scenic techno soul, dub disco-punk and extra classic party explosives from around the world.

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Liza Richardson hosts a weekend evening jam session featuring cosmic rock, scenic techno soul, dub disco-punk and extra classic party explosives from around the world.

from Liza Richardson

Chris Douridas hosts a far-reaching assortment of the best new music from all around the globe. Listen On-Demand to the latest show.

Latest Show

Chris Douridas hosts a far-reaching assortment of the best new music from all around the globe. Listen On-Demand to the latest show.

from Chris Douridas

José Galván sits in for Anne Litt.

José Galván guest hosts

José Galván sits in for Anne Litt.

from Anne Litt

Broken beats, soulful key chords, samples and sounds.

Saturday's Latest Show

Broken beats, soulful key chords, samples and sounds.

from Anthony Valadez

Raul Campos hosts deep rhythms and urban soul with a Latin twist.

Saturday's Latest Show

Raul Campos hosts deep rhythms and urban soul with a Latin twist.

from Raul Campos

The first time Good Food host Evan Kleiman interviewed Anthony Bourdain was in July of 2000, shortly after his first book came out.

“Kitchen Confidential”: the book changed Anthony Bourdain’s life

The first time Good Food host Evan Kleiman interviewed Anthony Bourdain was in July of 2000, shortly after his first book came out.

from Good Food

As a semi-reconstructed bad boy, Bourdain had roots in the punk scene, and music played an outsized role in his life.

Guest DJ Project: Anthony Bourdain

As a semi-reconstructed bad boy, Bourdain had roots in the punk scene, and music played an outsized role in his life.

from Good Food

As news of Anthony Bourdain’s death spread a year ago, something remarkable happened. A spontaneous memorial sprung up on a sidewalk in New York.

In New York, a sidewalk tribute to Anthony Bourdain

As news of Anthony Bourdain’s death spread a year ago, something remarkable happened. A spontaneous memorial sprung up on a sidewalk in New York.

from Good Food

In 2010, Anthony Bourdain spoke with Evan Kleiman about “ Medium Raw ,” a memoir that became a sequel of sorts to “Kitchen Confidential.”

Bourdain’s evolution over the years

In 2010, Anthony Bourdain spoke with Evan Kleiman about “ Medium Raw ,” a memoir that became a sequel of sorts to “Kitchen Confidential.”

from Good Food

Anthony Bourdain had a self-professed affinity for the everyman.

What Brasserie Les Halles meant to Anthony Bourdain

Anthony Bourdain had a self-professed affinity for the everyman.

from Good Food

In 2006, Anthony Bourdain visited Good Food to discuss “ Nasty Bits ,” a collection of essays diving deeper into the food world and all of its indiscretions.

Anthony Bourdain glimpsed the “nasty” side of the food world

In 2006, Anthony Bourdain visited Good Food to discuss “ Nasty Bits ,” a collection of essays diving deeper into the food world and all of its indiscretions.

from Good Food

LeRoy Downs has been active in the jazz industry for the past twenty years, producing jazz radio programs, hosting festivals, and curating concerts.

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LeRoy Downs has been active in the jazz industry for the past twenty years, producing jazz radio programs, hosting festivals, and curating concerts.

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Valida sits in for Mathieu Schreyer.

Valida guest hosts

Valida sits in for Mathieu Schreyer.

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