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Sharon Van Etten returns to KCRW with her new band The Attachment Theory for an extended and invigorating performance of songs from their self-titled LP.

Sharon Van Etten returns to KCRW with her new band The Attachment Theory for an extended and invigorating performance of songs from their self-titled LP.

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ICE wants to massively boost its budget. How would $45 billion be spent?

ICE is looking to spend as much as $45 billion on private prisons and related infrastructure over the next two years. Border czar Tom Homan says he wants 100,000 detention beds.

Brian Wilson on loneliness, connection, and genius (1988)

The Beach Boys icon stopped by KCRW on June 28, 1988 to discuss the complicated genesis of his self-titled solo album and his struggles with solitude and loneliness.

Brian Wilson, the troubled genius behind The Beach Boys, has died at age 82

The Beach Boys' co-founder, songwriter and producer transformed pop music into high art and became America's answer to The Beatles' Lennon and McCartney in the process.

Photography’s transformation into fine art, surveillance during Cold War

Culture critic Carolina Miranda weighs in on a retrospective of Diane Arbus’ photography at Zwirner gallery, and a Wende Museum exhibition about mass surveillance in former East…

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 ‘I’m gonna pop you right now.’ Is LAPD abusing rubber bullets in ICE protests?

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 ICE wants to massively boost its budget. How would $45 billion be spent?

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 Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: June 12, 2025

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Anne Litt guest hosts Morning Becomes Eclectic.

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: June 12, 2025

Anne Litt guest hosts Morning Becomes Eclectic.

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A TV reporter from Kansas City hears about the brazen newspaper raids over in Marion.

27: Who’s Behind the Raids? A Mystery in Marion (Part Two)

A TV reporter from Kansas City hears about the brazen newspaper raids over in Marion.

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Formed in 2010, Baltimore’s Turnstile are a band that always moves forward boldly and collectively — despite what their name might suggest.

Today’s Top Tune: Turnstile – ‘Never Enough’

Formed in 2010, Baltimore’s Turnstile are a band that always moves forward boldly and collectively — despite what their name might suggest.

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A series of ICE raids across Southern California could take away Republicans’ momentum among Latino voters.

Anger over ICE raids could shift Latino voters away from Republicans

A series of ICE raids across Southern California could take away Republicans’ momentum among Latino voters.

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Music to lift your spirits. An expansive sonic journey featuring new and classic rhythms from all over the globe.

Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras' playlist, June 11, 2025

Music to lift your spirits. An expansive sonic journey featuring new and classic rhythms from all over the globe.

from Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras

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

FREAKS ONLY playlist: June 11, 2025

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

from FREAKS ONLY

From the vaults: Reporter Peter Gilstrap lives every audiophile’s dream — chatting with Brian Wilson about the goats from the “Pet Sounds” album cover.

Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys, and the ‘Pet Sounds’ goats (2016)

From the vaults: Reporter Peter Gilstrap lives every audiophile’s dream — chatting with Brian Wilson about the goats from the “Pet Sounds” album cover.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Supreme Court decision New York Times v. Sullivan protects journalists from debilitating lawsuits.

Right-wing activists are trying to gut American press freedoms

The Supreme Court decision New York Times v. Sullivan protects journalists from debilitating lawsuits.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Viral videos from the LA ICE protests show police firing “less lethal” weapons into crowds and at journalists. Advocates say the cops are not following the law.

‘I’m gonna pop you right now.’ Is LAPD abusing rubber bullets in ICE protests?

Viral videos from the LA ICE protests show police firing “less lethal” weapons into crowds and at journalists. Advocates say the cops are not following the law.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Weeks before ICE raided a Home Depot in Westlake on Friday, the White House ordered the agency to ramp up sweeps to help meet President Trump’s deportation targets.

White House orders kicked SoCal ICE crackdown into gear

Weeks before ICE raided a Home Depot in Westlake on Friday, the White House ordered the agency to ramp up sweeps to help meet President Trump’s deportation targets.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

LACMA CEO Michael Govan joins with details about a forthcoming, can’t miss Kamasi Washington performance in the museum — plus, he shares some favorite tunes.

Michael Govan: KCRW Guest DJ Set

LACMA CEO Michael Govan joins with details about a forthcoming, can’t miss Kamasi Washington performance in the museum — plus, he shares some favorite tunes.

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Chris Douridas guest hosts Morning Becomes Eclectic.

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: June 11, 2025

Chris Douridas guest hosts Morning Becomes Eclectic.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

High school student Ashley E. shares her love for the sights and sounds of Boyle Heights – with a special shoutout to her favorite taco stand.

Love Letters to LA: Boyle Heights

High school student Ashley E. shares her love for the sights and sounds of Boyle Heights – with a special shoutout to her favorite taco stand.

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“Under The Mandarin Moon,” or as Pearl & The Oysters say “Sous la lune mandarine,” is the latest example of the group’s musical superpower: exploring a difficult subject over a…

Today’s Top Tune: Pearl & The Oysters – ‘Sous la lune mandarine’

“Under The Mandarin Moon,” or as Pearl & The Oysters say “Sous la lune mandarine,” is the latest example of the group’s musical superpower: exploring a difficult subject over a…

from Today's Top Tune

Music to make you feel.

Francesca Harding's playlist, June 10, 2025

Music to make you feel.

from Francesca Harding

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

FREAKS ONLY playlist: June 10, 2025

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

from FREAKS ONLY

Sudan Archives drops the dance floor-ready track “DEAD.”

KCRW’s Top 30: Sudan Archives, Pachyman, Stereolab

Sudan Archives drops the dance floor-ready track “DEAD.”

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The White House’s immigration crackdown, the protests, the mobilization of the National Guard and Marines have all reignited the personal feud between President Trump and Gov.

‘Arrest me,’ says Newsom. ‘A great thing,’ responds Trump as feud escalates

The White House’s immigration crackdown, the protests, the mobilization of the National Guard and Marines have all reignited the personal feud between President Trump and Gov.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand