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English electro-duo Maribou State brings the soulful intensity of their LPs “Hallucinating Love” and “Portraits” to life in Bob Clearmountain’s Apogee Studio.

English electro-duo Maribou State brings the soulful intensity of their LPs “Hallucinating Love” and “Portraits” to life in Bob Clearmountain’s Apogee Studio.

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Phase 1 of LA Metro’s D Line Extension’s nearly done. We toured a new station

Seven new stations are coming to the LA Metro D Line within the next few years. KCRW tours the Wilshire/LA Brea station, slated to open in 2025.

LA Metro CEO talks public safety, system growth, Olympics

LA Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins discusses the transit system’s planned expansions, progress on its in-house police department, and funding for the 2028 Olympics.

Altadena’s faith community searches for resurrection

Among the victims of the Eaton Fire was one of Altadena‘s largest churches. Leaders at St. Mark’s Episcopal are taking on the enormous challenge of rebuilding.

JANM stands up against Trump’s anti-DEI efforts, honors past generations

LA’s Japanese American National Museum is refusing to follow the Trump administration’s orders to end DEI efforts.

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Musk recommits to Tesla as profits tank. Can the company recover?

Critics review the latest film releases: “The Accountant 2,” “Until Dawn,” “Havoc,” and “On Swift Horses.”

Weekend film reviews: ‘The Accountant 2,’ ‘Until Dawn,’ ‘Havoc’

Critics review the latest film releases: “The Accountant 2,” “Until Dawn,” “Havoc,” and “On Swift Horses.”

Elon Musk plans to step back from DC and DOGE, return to Tesla

Goods coming into the U.S. face a baseline 10% tariff, and those from China face 14.5%. Chefs and owners of Firstborn and Bé Ù share how that’s affected profits and menu items.

Chinese and Vietnamese chefs in LA impacted by Trump’s tariffs

Goods coming into the U.S. face a baseline 10% tariff, and those from China face 14.5%. Chefs and owners of Firstborn and Bé Ù share how that’s affected profits and menu items.

Knafeh (shredded filo) is the star ingredient in Dubai chocolate bars, which are also stuffed with pistachio cream. Consumers are willing to pay a premium for this treat.

Dubai chocolate bars are a viral sensation

Knafeh (shredded filo) is the star ingredient in Dubai chocolate bars, which are also stuffed with pistachio cream. Consumers are willing to pay a premium for this treat.

KCRW's signature music program features new releases, live performances, and artist interviews hosted by Novena Carmel.

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: Apr. 24, 2025

KCRW's signature music program features new releases, live performances, and artist interviews hosted by Novena Carmel.

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DJ, producer, and singer-songwriter duo Eli & Fur share reimagined cuts from their 2024 recording Dreamscapes.

Today’s Top Tune: Eli & Fur – ‘Oceanside (Monkey Safari Remix)’

DJ, producer, and singer-songwriter duo Eli & Fur share reimagined cuts from their 2024 recording Dreamscapes.

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Dr. Thomas Noguchi is known as the “Coroner to the Stars” because he performed autopsies on numerous celebrities, including Marilyn Monroe. “ LA Coroner ” documents his legacy.

‘LA Coroner’ biography dissects life of Dr. Thomas Noguchi

Dr. Thomas Noguchi is known as the “Coroner to the Stars” because he performed autopsies on numerous celebrities, including Marilyn Monroe. “ LA Coroner ” documents his legacy.

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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, April 23, 2025

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

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

FREAKS ONLY playlist: April 23, 2025

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

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Click in for the standouts from Coachella 2025 according to KCRW Music’s Anna Chang and Marion Hodges.

5 Songs to Hear This Week: Coachella ‘25 jams: Jimmy Eat World, Ginger Root + more

Click in for the standouts from Coachella 2025 according to KCRW Music’s Anna Chang and Marion Hodges.

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Women are less likely to have kids than ever, says a new CDC report. The fertility rate in the U.S. has dropped for years — now the White House wants to reverse that trend.

Baby bonuses, mom medals: White House wants to boost US’ birth rate

Women are less likely to have kids than ever, says a new CDC report. The fertility rate in the U.S. has dropped for years — now the White House wants to reverse that trend.

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Journalist Katherine Stewart charts the rise of the Christian right and its influence in the Trump administration in her new book “Money, Lies, and God.”

How the Christian gained sway over the White House

Journalist Katherine Stewart charts the rise of the Christian right and its influence in the Trump administration in her new book “Money, Lies, and God.”

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“The Empire Strikes Back” changed Hollywood with its bold twists, deeper characters, and the introduction of Yoda. It's the franchise that shaped sequels.

How ‘The Empire Strikes Back,’ now 45, reshaped Hollywood blockbusters

“The Empire Strikes Back” changed Hollywood with its bold twists, deeper characters, and the introduction of Yoda. It's the franchise that shaped sequels.

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R&B-country-gospel trailblazer (and Beyoncé collaborator) Tiera Kennedy shares five songs that inspired her new album “Rooted.”

KCRW Guest Selector Set: Tierra Kennedy

R&B-country-gospel trailblazer (and Beyoncé collaborator) Tiera Kennedy shares five songs that inspired her new album “Rooted.”

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KCRW's signature music program features new releases, live performances, and artist interviews hosted by Novena Carmel.

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: Apr. 23, 2025

KCRW's signature music program features new releases, live performances, and artist interviews hosted by Novena Carmel.

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Portishead’s Beth Gibbons delivers a mesmerizing performance of cuts from 2024 her solo LP “Lives Outgrown,” live from Bob Clearmountain’s Apogee Studio.

Beth Gibbons: KCRW Live from Apogee Studio

Portishead’s Beth Gibbons delivers a mesmerizing performance of cuts from 2024 her solo LP “Lives Outgrown,” live from Bob Clearmountain’s Apogee Studio.

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Canadian quintet Foxwarren — featuring the talented storyteller Andy Shauf — take a sonic stretch on “Listen2Me.”

Today’s Top Tune: Foxwarren – ‘Listen2Me’

Canadian quintet Foxwarren — featuring the talented storyteller Andy Shauf — take a sonic stretch on “Listen2Me.”

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