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Parsing “Oppenheimer” domination, a lack of “Barbie” love, and a French Best Picture nominee that France didn’t even submit for an Oscar.

Parsing “Oppenheimer” domination, a lack of “Barbie” love, and a French Best Picture nominee that France didn’t even submit for an Oscar.

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Let’s be real: The hustle to make it in LA is nerve-racking. KCRW wants to know how you’re doing, and whether you’re staying afloat.

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Co-creators of “Billions,” David Levien and Brian Koppelman, reflect on the disorienting power of Martin Scorsese’s 1990 mafia movie, “Goodfellas.”

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California will spend $2 billion to address learning loss, settling a lawsuit that alleged it violated children’s rights to equal education during the pandemic.

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 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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Cozy up and tune into MBE for a set of classics and future classics to ease you into the new week.

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Cozy up and tune into MBE for a set of classics and future classics to ease you into the new week.

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Tonight, we are proud to feature singer Brittany Davis , who will make their debut at KCRW Presents: School Night in Hollywood.

Today’s Top Tune: Brittany Davis - ‘Sepricon’

Tonight, we are proud to feature singer Brittany Davis , who will make their debut at KCRW Presents: School Night in Hollywood.

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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, February 4, 2024

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

A sonic trip through the past, present and future of roots music.

Jeremy Sole's playlist, February 4, 2024

A sonic trip through the past, present and future of roots music.

from Jeremy Sole

Raul Campos creates a mix of emerging artists and current favorites, bringing essential cuts from around the world and a little closer to home -- from soulful grooves and fresh remixes…

Raul Campos' playlist, February 4, 2024

Raul Campos creates a mix of emerging artists and current favorites, bringing essential cuts from around the world and a little closer to home -- from soulful grooves and fresh remixes…

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New releases in all genres.

Chris Douridas' playlist, February 4, 2024

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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.

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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.

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

Nassir Nassirzadeh's playlist, February 4, 2024

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

from Nassir Nassirzadeh

Fanatic. As you might be already aware, Wayne Kramer from the MC5 has passed away.

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Fanatic. As you might be already aware, Wayne Kramer from the MC5 has passed away.

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Metropolis playlist, February 3, 2024.

Metropolis playlist, February 3, 2024

Metropolis playlist, February 3, 2024.

from Metropolis

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

Dan Wilcox's playlist, February 3, 2024

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

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Raul Campos creates a mix of emerging artists and current favorites, bringing essential cuts from around the world and a little closer to home -- from soulful grooves and fresh remixes…

Raul Campos' playlist, February 3, 2024

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

Anne Litt's playlist, February 3, 2024

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

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Recent Golden Globe winner Da’Vine Joy Randolph breaks down her methods and gives us a glimpse into what makes her such a compelling performer.

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Recent Golden Globe winner Da’Vine Joy Randolph breaks down her methods and gives us a glimpse into what makes her such a compelling performer.

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The Amazon Prime series “Expats” is the latest in filmmaker Lulu Wang’s oeuvre to explore feeling like an outsider while trying to maintain a sense of home.

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The Amazon Prime series “Expats” is the latest in filmmaker Lulu Wang’s oeuvre to explore feeling like an outsider while trying to maintain a sense of home.

from The Treatment