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British long-distance walker Raynor Winn describes her 1000 mile walk from Scotland to the south of England.

British long-distance walker Raynor Winn describes her 1000 mile walk from Scotland to the south of England. Enduring numerous challenges along the way, it’s a story of resilience and healing, inspiration and hope.

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‘Dalíland’ actor Ben Kingsley on life’s circles and patterns

‘Dalíland’ actor Ben Kingsley believes that circles in life are patterns, coincidences happen all the time, and we should pay attention.

Milk Carton Kids celebrate ‘homecoming’ with LA Folk Festival

This weekend at The Ford theater, The Milk Carton Kids will host the first “annual” LA Folk Festival, where “misfits” and folk musicians can connect.

Market Report: A liquid gold date with late summer corn

Late summer corn from the farmer's market finds its way onto the menu at hibi in Koreatown.

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.

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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.

 Bookworm, a premier literary talk show providing intellectual, accessible, and provocative literary conversations. Hosted by Michael Silverblatt at KCRW.com.

Bookworm

Bookworm, a premier literary talk show providing intellectual, accessible, and provocative literary conversations. Hosted by Michael Silverblatt at KCRW.com.

 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.

 She was the most influential American DJ you’ve never heard of. Deirdre O’Donoghue was a vital force in the musical underground of the 1980s.

Bent by Nature

She was the most influential American DJ you’ve never heard of. Deirdre O’Donoghue was a vital force in the musical underground of the 1980s.

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Nassir Nassirzadeh

Indie found sounds, nostalgic guilty pleasures, and introspective piano solos to help you feel deeply and move freely through life.

Oct. 08 2 hr

Henry Rollins

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

Oct. 07 2 hr, 1 min

Metropolis

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

Oct. 07 1 hr, 57 min

Dan Wilcox

Unearthing new discoveries, remixes and rarities, b-sides and lost classics.

Oct. 07 1 hr, 55 min

Anne Litt

Unexpected choices in progressive pop and new rhythms.

Oct. 07 2 hr, 49 min

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California wants to transform math instruction in schools — focusing on individual students’ needs rather than requiring them to follow the same algebra-geometry-calculus track.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Congress members historically voted to oust Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the House. Plus, could the recent indictment of Hunter Biden lead to equal justice?

from Left, Right & Center

New Music Friday is in beast mode and we try to fit it all in — including a sneak peek of next week’s NEIL FRANCES: KCRW Live From Apogee Studio.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Fanatic! I’m sitting on the bus in Stroudsburg, PA. The show concluded a few hours ago. In about three hours, we’re heading for Fairfield, CT.

from Henry Rollins

Los Angeles

 A cheat sheet to this Sunday's Tortilla Tournament Fuerte Four finalists

A cheat sheet to this Sunday's Tortilla Tournament Fuerte Four finalists

 Good Food

Guerilla-style art residency takes place inside Burbank IKEA

 Greater LA

Vernon’s population could quadruple due to new zoning change

 Greater LA

Food & Drink

 Market Report: A liquid gold date with late summer corn

Market Report: A liquid gold date with late summer corn

 Good Food

96 tortillas, 1 crown: The 2023 Tortilla Tournament winner is upon us

 Good Food

Meeting Mother Nature where she's at, winemaker Maggie Harrison puts her trust in the fruit

 Good Food

Politics

 Labor Is Back and Standing Tall

Labor Is Back and Standing Tall

 Scheer Intelligence

The House lost faith in McCarthy. Will they find it in the next speaker?

 Left, Right & Center

The House has no leader. What’s the state of US democracy?

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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 Eclectic 24

Today’s Top Tune: My Brightest Diamond - ‘Black Sheep’

 Today's Top Tune

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 Eclectic 24

Arts

 How legendary costumer Ruth E. Carter shapes the Black experience on screen

How legendary costumer Ruth E. Carter shapes the Black experience on screen

 The Business

Why is Netflix raising its prices, again?

 The Business

Weekend film reviews: ‘Exorcist: Believer,’ ‘Cat Person,’ ‘Royal Hotel’

 Weekend Film Reviews

Entertainment

 ‘Dalíland’ actor Ben Kingsley on life’s circles and patterns

‘Dalíland’ actor Ben Kingsley on life’s circles and patterns

 The Treatment

Milk Carton Kids celebrate ‘homecoming’ with LA Folk Festival

 Greater LA

Nahnatchka Khan crafts a ‘Totally Killer’ comedy-horror time travel romp

 The Treatment

This Week on KCRW

Shara Nova, the mastermind behind My Brightest Diamond , serves up elegantly crafted songs with mathematical precision and emotional heft.

Today’s Top Tune: My Brightest Diamond - ‘Black Sheep’

Shara Nova, the mastermind behind My Brightest Diamond , serves up elegantly crafted songs with mathematical precision and emotional heft.

from Today's Top Tune

While not a perfect solution, it has been shown to work.

Harm Reduction

While not a perfect solution, it has been shown to work.

from Second Opinion

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.

Indie found sounds, nostalgic guilty pleasures, and introspective piano solos to help you feel deeply and move freely through life.

Nassir Nassirzadeh's playlist, October 8, 2023

Indie found sounds, nostalgic guilty pleasures, and introspective piano solos to help you feel deeply and move freely through life.

from Nassir Nassirzadeh

Fanatic! I’m in Virginia Beach, VA. It feels like it’s going to be a hot and humid day. Last night we were in Baltimore, MD, which was great. I’ve had so many good times there.

KCRW Broadcast 757

Fanatic! I’m in Virginia Beach, VA. It feels like it’s going to be a hot and humid day. Last night we were in Baltimore, MD, which was great. I’ve had so many good times there.

from Henry Rollins

Metropolis playlist, October 7, 2023.

Metropolis playlist, October 7, 2023

Metropolis playlist, October 7, 2023.

from Metropolis

Unearthing new discoveries, remixes and rarities, b-sides and lost classics.

Dan Wilcox's playlist, October 7, 2023

Unearthing new discoveries, remixes and rarities, b-sides and lost classics.

from Dan Wilcox

Anne Litt hosts unexpected choices in progressive pop and new rhythms.

Anne Litt's playlist, October 7, 2023

Anne Litt hosts unexpected choices in progressive pop and new rhythms.

from Anne Litt

Director Nahnatchka Khan takes on comedy, horror, time travel, and the 1980s in her new film “Totally Killer.”

Nahnatchka Khan crafts a ‘Totally Killer’ comedy-horror time travel romp

Director Nahnatchka Khan takes on comedy, horror, time travel, and the 1980s in her new film “Totally Killer.”

from The Treatment

Director Grant Singer’s feature film debut Reptile stars Benicio del Toro as a detective trying to solve the murder of a young real estate agent.

Music video director Grant Singer on feature film debut ‘Reptile’

Director Grant Singer’s feature film debut Reptile stars Benicio del Toro as a detective trying to solve the murder of a young real estate agent.

from The Treatment

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.

House, disco, trip hop, oldies and all of the deep cuts in between.

SiLVA's playlist, October 6, 2023

House, disco, trip hop, oldies and all of the deep cuts in between.

from SiLVA

New music. Emerging artists. No boundaries. Served fresh every weeknight, 8-10pm, only on FREAKS ONLY by Travis Holcombe.

FREAKS ONLY playlist: October 6, 2023

New music. Emerging artists. No boundaries. Served fresh every weeknight, 8-10pm, only on FREAKS ONLY by Travis Holcombe.

from FREAKS ONLY

Oscar-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter talks about her new book, “Art of Ruth E. Carter,” working with Spike Lee, and the impact of "Black Panther.”

How legendary costumer Ruth E. Carter shapes the Black experience on screen

Oscar-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter talks about her new book, “Art of Ruth E. Carter,” working with Spike Lee, and the impact of "Black Panther.”

from The Business

As the actors’ strike continues, Netflix announces a price hike. What does this mean for subscribers and the streamer?

Why is Netflix raising its prices, again?

As the actors’ strike continues, Netflix announces a price hike. What does this mean for subscribers and the streamer?

from The Business

Fire up the comal, the winner of Golden Tortilla will be determined at KCRW & Gustavo's Great Tortilla Tournament this Sunday.

96 tortillas, 1 crown: The 2023 Tortilla Tournament winner is upon us

Fire up the comal, the winner of Golden Tortilla will be determined at KCRW & Gustavo's Great Tortilla Tournament this Sunday.

from Good Food

"Once you've identified the nicest way to do something, it's usually annoying. It's usually the most expensive, the most inconvenient, the most tiring."

Meeting Mother Nature where she's at, winemaker Maggie Harrison puts her trust in the fruit

"Once you've identified the nicest way to do something, it's usually annoying. It's usually the most expensive, the most inconvenient, the most tiring."

from Good Food

Papaya and mustard, dates and tomatoes, fennel and coffee — Niki Segnit backs her wild flavor pairings with science.

With odd ingredients calling to her, Niki Segnit expands 'The Flavor Thesaurus'

Papaya and mustard, dates and tomatoes, fennel and coffee — Niki Segnit backs her wild flavor pairings with science.

from Good Food