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Warner Bros.’ released Clint Eastwood’s “Juror # 2” in an extremely limited capacity. Will its outsized performance lead to new strategies for the company?

Warner Bros.’ released Clint Eastwood’s “Juror # 2” in an extremely limited capacity. Will its outsized performance lead to new strategies for the company?

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The history of racializing fast food as Black

Dr. Naa Oyo Kwate unveils the insidious relationship between fast food and Black communities.

‘Martha’ dives into the rise, fall, and return of Martha Stewart

Martha Stewart shares her journey from self-made billionaire to prison inmate to unlikely friend of Snoop Dogg in a revealing new documentary.

KCRW Partner Screening: 'Porcelain War'

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KCRW and Picturehouse invite you to a special advance screening of Porcelain War followed by a Q&A with co-directors Brendan Bellomo and Slava Leontyev moderated by KCRW's Madeleine…

Downtown LA’s downturn: What’s behind the business exodus?

Today, about one-third of office space in downtown LA sits empty. It’s a far cry from the once-booming real estate market in the city’s urban core. Why?

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KCRW's signature daily music show. New releases, live performances, and interviews.

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José Galván

An infectious harmony of varied sounds and melodies that bridge cultures and genres.

Nov. 11 2 hr

FREAKS ONLY

Future beats and a mind-melting mix of fuzz, bass, and funk. Served fresh every weeknight.

Nov. 11 1 hr, 59 min

LeRoy Downs

A varied sonic experience to jazz, blending music, style, and culture.

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Jason Kramer

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Trans rights advocates are bracing for potential challenges as President-elect Donald Trump hints at policies that could threaten the community’s rights.

Trans rights at risk: Advocates brace for Trump policies

Trans rights advocates are bracing for potential challenges as President-elect Donald Trump hints at policies that could threaten the community’s rights.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Ron Finley grew up in South LA surrounded by a severe lack of nature. It pushed him to transform sections of his neighborhood into lush edible gardens.

Postcards from PST: Ron Finley on DIY gardening

Ron Finley grew up in South LA surrounded by a severe lack of nature. It pushed him to transform sections of his neighborhood into lush edible gardens.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Chris Douridas guest hosts Morning Becomes Eclectic.

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: November 12, 2024

Chris Douridas guest hosts Morning Becomes Eclectic.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

While election day is over, votes are still being counted in Orange County. Currently Vice-President Kamala Harris is leading Donald Trump in Orange County.

Donald Trump to lose Orange County for third time

While election day is over, votes are still being counted in Orange County. Currently Vice-President Kamala Harris is leading Donald Trump in Orange County.

from KCRW Features

French neo-psych outfit La Femme have the unique distinction of being one of the few bands to present an entirely live show, i.e.

Today’s Top Tune: La Femme – ‘Amazing’

French neo-psych outfit La Femme have the unique distinction of being one of the few bands to present an entirely live show, i.e.

from Today's Top Tune

An infectious harmony of varied sounds and melodies that bridge cultures and genres.

José Galván's playlist, November 11, 2024

An infectious harmony of varied sounds and melodies that bridge cultures and genres.

from José Galván

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

FREAKS ONLY playlist: Nov 11, 2024

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

from FREAKS ONLY

Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a special legislative session to “Trump-proof” California.

Newsom promises to “Trump-proof” California. How would that work?

Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a special legislative session to “Trump-proof” California.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Rachel Kushner's latest novel, short-listed for the Booker Prize, explores the relationship between an American spy and the suspected leader of a leftist commune in France.

Rachel Kushner talks “Creation Lake,” up for the Booker Prize

Rachel Kushner's latest novel, short-listed for the Booker Prize, explores the relationship between an American spy and the suspected leader of a leftist commune in France.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Soccer violence in Amsterdam exposes rising anti-Semitism and challenges the city’s Jewish history while reflecting Europe’s changing stance on Israel.

Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv: Clash of identities and cultures

Soccer violence in Amsterdam exposes rising anti-Semitism and challenges the city’s Jewish history while reflecting Europe’s changing stance on Israel.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Lijadu Sisters helped define the Afrobeat sound of 1970s Nigeria at a time when the scene was largely dominated by men.

Nigerian siblings help define Afrobeat sound of the ‘70s

The Lijadu Sisters helped define the Afrobeat sound of 1970s Nigeria at a time when the scene was largely dominated by men.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Chris Douridas guest hosts Morning Becomes Eclectic.

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: November 11, 2024

Chris Douridas guest hosts Morning Becomes Eclectic.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Alt-rocking, Melbourne-based dream pop quartet Arbes (a play on trees in French), recently released their debut album Counterways.

Today’s Top Tune: Arbes – ‘Full Sight’

Alt-rocking, Melbourne-based dream pop quartet Arbes (a play on trees in French), recently released their debut album Counterways.

from Today's Top Tune

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.

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.

"Just Jazz" with LeRoy Downs. Downs' goal is to bring a varied sonic experience to jazz, while blending music, style, and culture.

LeRoy Downs' playlist, November 10, 2024

"Just Jazz" with LeRoy Downs. Downs' goal is to bring a varied sonic experience to jazz, while blending music, style, and culture.

from LeRoy Downs

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, November 10, 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, November 10, 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, November 10, 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…

from Raul Campos