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Press Play with Madeleine BrandWriter Annabelle Gurwitch on the ‘unexpected joys’ of cancer
Plus, a jury finds Meta and YouTube liable in a groundbreaking personal injury lawsuit. Why is flying so awful? Blame 1970s deregulation. And a requiem for Echo Park’s beloved restaurant Taix.
The Sam Sanders ShowCan Reality TV Survive This?
The new season of ‘The Bachelorette’ was over before it began.
Press Play with Madeleine BrandJames Blake’s ‘Trying Times’ and how he sees the world
Plus, two Republicans lead the California governor’s race, the Supreme Court appears skeptical of mail-in ballots arriving after Election Day, and LA’s Darwinian left turns at a yellow light.
KCRW ReportsOpera, philosophy, and open desert at Bombay Beach Biennale
Over the last 10 years Bombay Beach has undergone a big transformation from abandoned resort town to thriving artist refuge.
KCRW ReportsWhen 1 million marched for immigrant rights in Downtown L.A.
In the spring of 2006, a historic number of Angelenos took to the streets to stop a harsh anti-immigration bill. It worked. But where's that momentum now?
KCRW ReportsThe financial reality of renaming Cesar Chavez sites
The LA City Council voted to strip the late labor leader's name from city streets.
Press Play with Madeleine BrandWriter McKay Coppins on his 'year as a degenerate gambler'
Plus, think LA city politics are boring? Think again. The week before the deadline to file as a candidate in the mayoral election was filled with drama. And Saudi Arabia may be pushing President Trump to continue the war with Iran.
The TreatmentThe Treat: Maria Bamford
The comedian’s comedian pays homage to a book about ethical capitalism.
Second OpinionDyslexia, Shame, and the Myth of Intelligence
Children with dyslexia are too often left behind.
KCRW ReportsL.A. City Council weighs next steps in Chavez controversy
Some councilmembers want the city to focus on protecting farmworkers instead of renaming streets.
Weekend Film ReviewsWeekend Film Reviews: ‘Project Hail Mary,’ ‘Ready or Not 2: Here I Come'
Ryan Gosling’s new sci-fi flick is a beautiful spectacle.
The Sam Sanders ShowChris Fleming: Is Comedy His Love Language?
The stand-up sensation gets honest about his oddball act.
Left, Right & CenterIran War Triggers Homeland Security Threats With Leadership In Flux
We talk about the state of national security with the resignation of a top counterterrorism official, and the head of Homeland Security in flux. Plus, is Trump’s foreign policy strategy to oust leaders but keep their regimes? We also take your questions.
The Treatment‘Project Hail Mary’ directors on making outer space feel like home
Phil Lord and Chris Miller talk about why the sci-fi flick is their most ambitious project yet.
The BusinessA human conversation with the producers of ‘The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist’
Kim Masters speaks with producers Diane Becker and Ted Tremper about The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist. Plus, Masters and Matt Belloni break down the first week of Disney’s new CEO.
Good FoodAn ube blueberry pie wins PieFest 2026
Plus: Mushroom hunters, goat chroniclers, cheese trekkers and artichokes.
Question EverythingThe Case Against Jeremy Loffredo (Ambie Award for Best Reporting of the Year)
Israel accuses an American reporter of espionage.
Press Play with Madeleine BrandCesar Chavez biographer on rape, sexual assault allegations
Plus, LA County DA Nathan Hochman says ICE is interfering with his prosecutions, the prolific career of composer Philip Glass, and Reuters purportedly identifies mysterious street artist Banksy.
Press Play with Madeleine BrandIran’s $200/barrel oil threat could mean $8 gas in California
Plus, President Trump restarts an oil pipeline in California to lower prices, why he talks about Hannibal Lecter like he’s a real person, and the Sklar Brothers preview the NCAA basketball tournaments.
KCRW ReportsL.A. County kept her housed. Thousands more need help.
LA County voters approved Measure A to prevent more people from losing their homes. Now the county is spending the first of that revenue.
Latest Playlists
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Morning Becomes EclecticHow Long is Cold Pizza Good For? .. and the sonic thread between Sergio Mendes and The Grateful Dead
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
LeRoy DownsA deep dive into cerebral path waves with a touch of abstract groove!
Exploring the multitudes contained within jazz.
John TejadaFrom Mentasm to Chicago Jack Tracks that Inspired Daft Punk and a Drum & Bass Afterparty (March 21, 2026)
John Tejada crafts seamless journeys through electronic music, blending deep cuts and future sounds to connect the underground's past with its evolving future.
SiLVASpring Is Coming With a Strawberry in the Mouth (March 21, 2026)
Spring Is Coming With a Strawberry in the Mouth
Raul CamposWide Awake with Music Lights and Color. It's music from Pearl & The Oysters, ford. and Avalon Emerson, on this first weekend of spring (March 21, 2026)
Soulful grooves, fresh remixes, Latin rhythms, and rock.
Anne LittBlow My Mind because Spring is Here. It's music from Robyn, Cal Tjader and Haute & Freddy (March 21, 2026)
New rhythms. Sonic memory lanes. Everything else in between.
LUXXURYI Don't Wanna Be Too Cool (March 20, 2026)
LUXXURY plays a mix of post-punk and proto-punk from disco to dub new wave to darkwave and from stoner rock to rocksteady.
Jason Bentley's MetropolisNew deadmau5, Lewis OfMan, Sofi Tukker and more!
Jason Bentley captures the hypnotic pulse of modern city life on Saturday night.
Tyler "Boogie" BoudreauxA chat + guest DJ set from psych trio BALTHVS, along with hot new grooves
Part wax. Part digital. Pure heat.
Resident DJRESIDENT DJ 024: ADRIAN SHERWOOD
For more than four decades, Adrian Sherwood has been consistently breaking new ground, and has developed a cult-like following via his experiments in dub, reggae, punk, post-punk and bass music. As the founder of the fiercely independent On-U Sound label, he has brought the attention of artists like New Age Steppers, Mark Stewart, African Head Charge, Dub Syndicate, Creation Rebel and Tackhead (feat. Doug Wimbish and Skip Macdonald from the original Sugarhill Gang house band) to the world. Unsurprisingly, Adrian has produced and remixed everyone from The Slits to Nine Inch Nails, Depeche Mode to The Fall, Blur to Einsturzende Neubauten, Primal Scream and more.
Adrian Sherwood joins KCRW as our Resident DJ for March 2026. This is his third mix in the series.
- Jason Bentley's Metropolis
New deadmau5, Lewis OfMan, Sofi Tukker and more!
Jason Bentley captures the hypnotic pulse of modern city life on Saturday night. 
Morning Becomes EclecticMorning Becomes Eclectic: World Premiere - Tom Misch "Days of Us"
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Morning Becomes EclecticMorning Becomes Eclectic: New Music Friday releases from James Blake, Lykke Li, and Haute & Freddy
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Morning Becomes EclecticMorning Becomes Eclectic: Greek singer-songwriter Monika returns with an ode to her new home, Los Angeles
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Morning Becomes EclecticMorning Becomes Eclectic: Revisiting Bob Dylan's debut, considered a failure at the time
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
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When Camargue meets Stella under Orbital clouds and the dancefloor remembers what an Energy Flash feels like (March 14, 2026)
John Tejada crafts seamless journeys through electronic music, blending deep cuts and future sounds to connect the underground's past with its evolving future. 
Morning Becomes EclecticMorning Becomes Eclectic: A mountain of love for Charley Pride + New Thundercat + Active Child
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Tyler "Boogie" BoudreauxA St. Paddy's Day groove with Irish rock, Anatolian psych & indie sleaze
Part wax. Part digital. Pure heat.
Morning Becomes EclecticSt. Patrick’s Day Special of Morning Becomes O’clectic + Novena's 7 Year KCRW Anniversary
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
- Raul Campos
Ride the ThunderWave and be Thankful For What You've Got with music from Thundercat, Willow and Massive Attack (March 15, 2026)
Soulful grooves, fresh remixes, Latin rhythms, and rock. 
Ro "Wyldeflower" ContrerasNew music out of Brazil, London via Ethiopia + Egypt, and beyond
Music to lift your spirits. An expansive sonic journey featuring new and classic rhythms from all over the globe.
Music Shows & DJs
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Resident DJ
Legendary producer Adrian Sherwood drops original mixes just for KCRW. Every Friday in March.LUXXURY
LUXXURY plays a mix of post-punk and proto-punk from disco to dub new wave to darkwave and from stoner rock to rocksteady.John Tejada
John Tejada crafts seamless journeys through electronic music, blending deep cuts and future sounds to connect the underground's past with its evolving future.
Peanut Butter Wolf
Peanut Butter Wolf digs through his crates of over 50,000 records, as well as digital crates of tons of unreleased music, to favor the underdog.
Morning Becomes Eclectic
Novena Carmel hosts KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Henry Rollins
A mix of all kinds, from all over and all time.
Jason Bentley's Metropolis
Capturing the hypnotic pulse of modern city life.
Anne Litt
New rhythms. Sonic memory lanes. Everything else in between.
Chris Douridas
Genre-defying sounds, from fresh cuts to timeless gems.
Raul Campos
Soulful grooves, fresh remixes, Latin rhythms, and rock.
SiLVA
A dance-forward mix spanning all genres.Tyler "Boogie" Boudreaux
Part wax. Part digital. Pure heat.
Dan Wilcox
New discoveries, remixes, rarities, b-sides, and classics.
LeRoy Downs
Exploring the multitudes contained within jazz.Francesca Harding
Music to make you feel.
Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras
A globe-trotting journey through new and classic rhythms.
KCRW Original Shows & Podcasts
Left, Right & Center
Different takes. Same table.
Good Food
We’ll feed your belly and your curiosity.
The Sam Sanders Show
Big questions & hot takes on pop culture.
Question Everything
Fight for the truth. New episodes every Thursday.
The Business
Inside Hollywood with all the deals, drama, and decision-makers.
The Treatment
The most interesting and influential figures in entertainment.
Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Host Madeleine Brand looks at news, culture and emerging trends through the lens of Los Angeles.
KCRW Reports
Original reporting and interviews bring you the stories of LA.
Lost Notes
This season on Lost Notes: Groupies. Women of the Sunset Strip from the Pill to Punk.
Weekend Film Reviews
The best film reviewers in the business give you recommendations on what to see and what to skip each week.
Bodies
Each episode of this documentary series begins with a medical mystery. Sometimes the sickness is in the body, and sometimes the sickness is in the system. Once you peel back the layers, more questions emerge. Created by Allison Behringer and supported by KCRW.
Life Examined
KCRW's Life Examined is a one-hour weekly show exploring science, philosophy, faith — and finding meaning in the modern world. The show is hosted by Jonathan Bastian. Please tune in Sundays at 9 a.m., or find it as a podcast.
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5 Things To Do This Week
What to do with your free time in LA.
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5 Songs to Hear This Week
Must-hear tracks, curated by KCRW’s music team.
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Local Newsletter
From Santa Barbara to Orange County, Los Angeles to Riverside — and points between — get the best local stories to your inbox every week.
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Music Insider
New tracks, free music downloads, and live performances, curated by legendary KCRW DJ Anne Litt.
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Art Insider
Let KCRW's art expert Carolina A. Miranda share where and how art and design are transforming LA's cultural landscape.
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The Good Food Newsletter
Weekly food recommendations and story roundups from the Good Food podcast. Written by Evan Kleiman.
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Entertainment Newsletter
A look into who and what’s shaping the entertainment we consume.
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Sam Sanders Newsletter
Find out what pop culture Sam can’t stop thinking about, plus behind-the-scenes tidbits that didn’t make the show.
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Design & Architecture Newsletter
Frances Anderton's dispatches on the world of design and architecture, and a roundup of related events.
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KCRW Insider
The best of KCRW – new music, new podcasts, events, and more.
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Top 30 Albums Of The Week
A list of the top 30 albums in KCRW’s on-air rotation.
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Second Opinion
Dr. Michael Wilkes offers an alternative perspective on medical ideas.
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Official Johnny Marr After-Party w/Club Underground
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