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Beginning April 15, all California residents ages 16 and older will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine under the state's vaccination plan.

Beginning April 15, all California residents ages 16 and older will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine under the state's vaccination plan.

from KCRW Features

LA’s COVID-19 vaccinators share stories of joy, relief and connection

The people administering COVID vaccines say their patient interactions are so intimate, and working at vaccination centers is the most rewarding work they’ve ever done.

‘City of Ghosts’: New Netflix kids’ series takes on Angeleno history

A new Netflix show tells stories about LA — past and present — from the perspective of curious kid detectives.

Mndsgn: ‘Hope You’re Doin’ Better’ (Radio Edit)

This year, LA record label Stones Throw celebrates 25 years of uplifting homegrown artists like Anderson .Paak, Mayer Hawthorne, and Dam-Funk, but today we’ll spotlight the evolution…

KCRW's Behind the Screens: Elvis Mitchell in Conversation with Alan Baumgarten, Editor of The Trial of the Chicago 7

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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.

 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?

Samaritans

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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You've made it through another week, and that's reason enough to celebrate! From recently released bubblers to throwback favorites, we've got the jams for your gams.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

When was the last time a record gave you the chills? Josiah Wise, a.k.a Serpentwithfeet, is giving us feels with his latest album, Deacon.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Josh Barro speaks with panelists Megan McArdle and Christine Emba about the possibility for gun control policy, immigration and border administration and the Biden administration’s…

from Left, Right & Center

Fanatic! I hope you had a great week. A good mix tape we have here for you tonight.

from Henry Rollins

Los Angeles

 Vaccine FAQs: How to get shots for you and your family in California

Vaccine FAQs: How to get shots for you and your family in California

 KCRW Features

LA’s COVID-19 vaccinators share stories of joy, relief and connection

 Greater LA

Garth Trinidad: Until we meet again

 Music News

Food & Drink

 How eating has shaped our past and defines our future, according to Mark Bittman

How eating has shaped our past and defines our future, according to Mark Bittman

 Life Examined

Many foods are more addictive than smoking. How to break unhealthy eating habits?

 Life Examined

From sap to bottle: Grading maple syrup

 Good Food

Politics

 The fight over affordable housing between some Orange County cities and the state of California

The fight over affordable housing between some Orange County cities and the state of California

 Greater LA

Legal strategies in Derek Chauvin trial, and new voting restrictions in Georgia

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

New California Senator Alex Padilla on increasing COVID vaccinations and passing immigration reform

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Best New Music

 Mndsgn: ‘Hope You’re Doin’ Better’ (Radio Edit)

Mndsgn: ‘Hope You’re Doin’ Better’ (Radio Edit)

 Today's Top Tune

Eclectic 24

 Eclectic 24

Kick off the new week with Anthony and Novena as they listen to cuts from Serpentwithfeet's latest album

 Morning Becomes Eclectic

Live Performances

 SXSWhen?: No Age’s Randy Randall reflects on a year without shows and live music’s uncertain future

SXSWhen?: No Age’s Randy Randall reflects on a year without shows and live music’s uncertain future

 Music News

How Arlo Parks followed her musical instincts into ‘Sunbeams’

 Morning Becomes Eclectic

Hollywood

 ‘City of Ghosts’: New Netflix kids’ series takes on Angeleno history

‘City of Ghosts’: New Netflix kids’ series takes on Angeleno history

 Greater LA

Musician Mondo Cozmo on writing ‘New Medicine’ during pandemic and looking ahead to live shows

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

When might and right make a Bob Odenkirk action thriller

 Film Reviews

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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 DJ Garth Trinidad is, in his words, "taking a well-earned extended vacay, exploring what’s next in my journey to self love and actualization. I am evolving."

Garth Trinidad: Until we meet again

KCRW DJ Garth Trinidad is, in his words, "taking a well-earned extended vacay, exploring what’s next in my journey to self love and actualization. I am evolving."

from Music News

Affordable housing has long been an issue across California, and in Orange County cities where the working class live, such as Santa Ana, Garden Grove, Anaheim, prices keep rising.

The fight over affordable housing between some Orange County cities and the state of California

Affordable housing has long been an issue across California, and in Orange County cities where the working class live, such as Santa Ana, Garden Grove, Anaheim, prices keep rising.

from Greater LA

Musician Josh Ostrander, a.k.a Mondo Cozmo, told Press Play last year that the pandemic gave him time to work on his songwriting: “A lot of the lyrics are aimed at that right now, but…

Musician Mondo Cozmo on writing ‘New Medicine’ during pandemic and looking ahead to live shows

Musician Josh Ostrander, a.k.a Mondo Cozmo, told Press Play last year that the pandemic gave him time to work on his songwriting: “A lot of the lyrics are aimed at that right now, but…

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) have taken over Wall Street and Silicon Valley.

SPACs: New Wall Street investment craze is attracting celebrities like Serena Williams and Jay-Z

Special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) have taken over Wall Street and Silicon Valley.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Derek Chauvin faces three charges: second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter.

Legal strategies in Derek Chauvin trial, and new voting restrictions in Georgia

Derek Chauvin faces three charges: second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Senator Alex Padilla is in Inglewood today, touring the coronavirus mass vaccination site at SoFi Stadium. Earlier this month, he unveiled the Citizenship for Essential Workers Act.

New California Senator Alex Padilla on increasing COVID vaccinations and passing immigration reform

Senator Alex Padilla is in Inglewood today, touring the coronavirus mass vaccination site at SoFi Stadium. Earlier this month, he unveiled the Citizenship for Essential Workers Act.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

When was the last time a record gave you the chills? Josiah Wise, a.k.a Serpentwithfeet, is giving us feels with his latest album, Deacon.

Kick off the new week with Anthony and Novena as they listen to cuts from Serpentwithfeet's latest album

When was the last time a record gave you the chills? Josiah Wise, a.k.a Serpentwithfeet, is giving us feels with his latest album, Deacon.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for March 29, 2021.

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for March 29, 2021

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for March 29, 2021.

from David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report

Indigineous artist Nicholas Galanin is the founding member of Ya Tseen, and is also a young, formidable voice in contemporary art.

Ya Tseen: ‘Close the Distance’ (Clean Edit)

Indigineous artist Nicholas Galanin is the founding member of Ya Tseen, and is also a young, formidable voice in contemporary art.

from Today's Top Tune

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, March 28, 2021

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

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

Chris Douridas' playlist, March 28, 2021

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

Valida seamlessly blends a variety of music styles that include: indie rock, house, electro, disco, world rhythms, golden-era hip-hop, and some classic 80s, pop, punk, and reggae…

Valida's playlist, March 28, 2021

Valida seamlessly blends a variety of music styles that include: indie rock, house, electro, disco, world rhythms, golden-era hip-hop, and some classic 80s, pop, punk, and reggae…

from Valida

Like any drug, cannabis has risks and benefits. Unfortunately, we are still limited in our knowledge of both.

The Complexities of Cannabis Use

Like any drug, cannabis has risks and benefits. Unfortunately, we are still limited in our knowledge of both.

from Second Opinion

Fanatic! I hope you had a great week. A good mix tape we have here for you tonight.

KCRW Broadcast 626

Fanatic! I hope you had a great week. A good mix tape we have here for you tonight.

from Henry Rollins

Metropolis playlist, March 27, 2021.

Metropolis playlist, March 27, 2021

Metropolis playlist, March 27, 2021.

from Metropolis

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, March 27, 2021

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

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

Chris Douridas' playlist, March 27, 2021

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

Valida seamlessly blends a variety of music styles that include: indie rock, house, electro, disco, world rhythms, golden-era hip-hop, and some classic 80s, pop, punk, and reggae…

Valida's playlist, March 27, 2021

Valida seamlessly blends a variety of music styles that include: indie rock, house, electro, disco, world rhythms, golden-era hip-hop, and some classic 80s, pop, punk, and reggae…

from Valida