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Weekend Film ReviewsWeekend Film Reviews: ‘Project Hail Mary,’ ‘Ready or Not 2: Here I Come'
Ryan Gosling’s new sci-fi flick is a beautiful spectacle.
The Sam Sanders ShowChris Fleming: Is Comedy His Love Language?
The stand-up sensation gets honest about his oddball act.
Left, Right & CenterIran War Triggers Homeland Security Threats With Leadership In Flux
We talk about the state of national security with the resignation of a top counterterrorism official, and the head of Homeland Security in flux. Plus, is Trump’s foreign policy strategy to oust leaders but keep their regimes? We also take your questions.
The Treatment‘Project Hail Mary’ directors on making outer space feel like home
Phil Lord and Chris Miller talk about why the sci-fi flick is their most ambitious project yet.
The BusinessA human conversation with the producers of ‘The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist’
Kim Masters speaks with producers Diane Becker and Ted Tremper about The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist. Plus, Masters and Matt Belloni break down the first week of Disney’s new CEO.
Good FoodAn ube blueberry pie wins PieFest 2026
Plus: Mushroom hunters, goat chroniclers, cheese trekkers and artichokes.
Question EverythingThe Case Against Jeremy Loffredo (Ambie Award for Best Reporting of the Year)
Israel accuses an American reporter of espionage.
Press Play with Madeleine BrandCesar Chavez biographer on rape, sexual assault allegations
Plus, LA County DA Nathan Hochman says ICE is interfering with his prosecutions, the prolific career of composer Philip Glass, and Reuters purportedly identifies mysterious street artist Banksy.
Press Play with Madeleine BrandIran’s $200/barrel oil threat could mean $8 gas in California
Plus, President Trump restarts an oil pipeline in California to lower prices, why he talks about Hannibal Lecter like he’s a real person, and the Sklar Brothers preview the NCAA basketball tournaments.
KCRW ReportsL.A. County kept her housed. Thousands more need help.
LA County voters approved Measure A to prevent more people from losing their homes. Now the county is spending the first of that revenue.
KCRW ReportsOscars 2026: ‘One Battle After Another,’ ‘Sinners’ win big
KCRW breaks down Hollywood’s biggest night with Katey Rich, awards editor at The Ankler and the host of “Prestige Junkie.”
The BusinessTilly Norwood creator defends her controversial synthetic character
Kim Masters talks with Tilly Norwood creator Eline Van der Velden, who defends her controversial synthetic character. Plus, Masters and Matt Belloni discuss Ben Affleck’s AI company, recently purchased by Netflix.
The TreatmentThe Treat: Ken Leung
The ‘Industry’ star celebrates a classic children’s story that's deceptively simple but deeply wise.
KCRW Reports‘It feels like a new club’: Angel City CEO on 2026 season
Team co-founder and CEO Julie Uhrman says they’ve invested in new talent and a new coach in hopes of securing more wins in their fifth season.
Second OpinionWhy Competition Doesn't Work in Medicine — And Can Actually Make Things Worse
A case for price regulation in healthcare.
Left, Right & CenterOil Markets Hang On Trump’s Every Word About Iran
What does responsible leadership look like when oil and stock prices shift on the President’s word? One of his former advisors suggests he’s manipulating the markets. Plus, the state of America’s national security because of the war and Kristi Noem’s ousting as Homeland Security secretary.
The TreatmentActress Erika Alexander on flexing her comedic muscles in ‘Reggie Dinkins’
The multi-faceted actress talks about her evolution from ‘Living Single’ to ‘Reggie Dinkins.’
The Sam Sanders ShowWhat If You Could Change Your Race? w/ Amy Wang
A new film tackles body horror and belonging.
Weekend Film ReviewsWeekend Film Reviews: ‘Undertone,’ 'Slanted,’ 'Reminders of Him’
A24's 'Undertone' wants to scare you with sound.
Press Play with Madeleine BrandWhat makes good casting as the Oscars add a new category
Plus, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei’s first public statement raises questions about the health of Iran’s supreme leader. And our weekend film reviews include a Colleen Hoover drama all about yearning.
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Resident DJRESIDENT DJ 024: ADRIAN SHERWOOD
For more than four decades, Adrian Sherwood has been consistently breaking new ground, and has developed a cult-like following via his experiments in dub, reggae, punk, post-punk and bass music. As the founder of the fiercely independent On-U Sound label, he has brought the attention of artists like New Age Steppers, Mark Stewart, African Head Charge, Dub Syndicate, Creation Rebel and Tackhead (feat. Doug Wimbish and Skip Macdonald from the original Sugarhill Gang house band) to the world. Unsurprisingly, Adrian has produced and remixed everyone from The Slits to Nine Inch Nails, Depeche Mode to The Fall, Blur to Einsturzende Neubauten, Primal Scream and more.
Adrian Sherwood joins KCRW as our Resident DJ for March 2026. This is his third mix in the series.
Jason Bentley's MetropolisNew deadmau5, Lewis OfMan, Sofi Tukker and more!
Jason Bentley captures the hypnotic pulse of modern city life on Saturday night.
Morning Becomes EclecticMorning Becomes Eclectic: World Premiere - Tom Misch "Days of Us"
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Morning Becomes EclecticMorning Becomes Eclectic: New Music Friday releases from James Blake, Lykke Li, and Haute & Freddy
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Morning Becomes EclecticMorning Becomes Eclectic: Greek singer-songwriter Monika returns with an ode to her new home, Los Angeles
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Morning Becomes EclecticMorning Becomes Eclectic: Revisiting Bob Dylan's debut, considered a failure at the time
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
John TejadaWhen Camargue meets Stella under Orbital clouds and the dancefloor remembers what an Energy Flash feels like (March 14, 2026)
John Tejada crafts seamless journeys through electronic music, blending deep cuts and future sounds to connect the underground's past with its evolving future.
Morning Becomes EclecticMorning Becomes Eclectic: A mountain of love for Charley Pride + New Thundercat + Active Child
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Tyler "Boogie" BoudreauxA St. Paddy's Day groove with Irish rock, Anatolian psych & indie sleaze
Part wax. Part digital. Pure heat.
Morning Becomes EclecticSt. Patrick’s Day Special of Morning Becomes O’clectic + Novena's 7 Year KCRW Anniversary
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Raul CamposRide the ThunderWave and be Thankful For What You've Got with music from Thundercat, Willow and Massive Attack (March 15, 2026)
Soulful grooves, fresh remixes, Latin rhythms, and rock.
Ro "Wyldeflower" ContrerasNew music out of Brazil, London via Ethiopia + Egypt, and beyond
Music to lift your spirits. An expansive sonic journey featuring new and classic rhythms from all over the globe.
Dan WilcoxWalk-off music for an imaginary awards show, including Say She She + Asha Puthli
New discoveries, remixes, rarities, b-sides, and classics.
LUXXURYOK This Is The (Post-Punk) Pops (March 13, 2026)
LUXXURY plays a mix of post-punk and proto-punk from disco to dub new wave to darkwave and from stoner rock to rocksteady.
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RESIDENT DJ 023: ADRIAN SHERWOOD
For more than four decades, Adrian Sherwood has been consistently breaking new ground, and has developed a cult-like following via his experiments in dub, reggae, punk, post-punk and bass music. As the founder of the fiercely independent On-U Sound label, he has brought the attention of artists like New Age Steppers, Mark Stewart, African Head Charge, Dub Syndicate, Creation Rebel and Tackhead (feat. Doug Wimbish and Skip Macdonald from the original Sugarhill Gang house band) to the world. Unsurprisingly, Adrian has produced and remixed everyone from The Slits to Nine Inch Nails, Depeche Mode to The Fall, Blur to Einsturzende Neubauten, Primal Scream and more.
Adrian Sherwood joins KCRW as our Resident DJ for March 2026. This is his second mix in the series.
- Tyler "Boogie" Boudreaux
Welcoming the season of long days with hot new releases
Part wax. Part digital. Pure heat. - Dan Wilcox
Shake off the time change with a brew of present & future classics
New discoveries, remixes, rarities, b-sides, and classics. 
Francesca HardingA set of high energy indie, delectable disco, & groovy Ethio-jazz
Music to make you feel.
Ro "Wyldeflower" ContrerasPsychedelic cumbias, jazz, and 18 years of ZZK Records
Music to lift your spirits. An expansive sonic journey featuring new and classic rhythms from all over the globe.
- Morning Becomes Eclectic
Morning Becomes Eclectic: New Pearl & The Oysters, Thundercat feat. WILLOW & Rostam
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Morning Becomes EclecticMorning Becomes Eclectic: Haute & Freddy Live from + Arlo Parks Premiere of "Get Go"
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
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Morning Becomes Eclectic: One of David Gilmour's favorite Pink Floyd Songs
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Music Shows & DJs
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Resident DJ
Legendary producer Adrian Sherwood drops original mixes just for KCRW. Every Friday in March.LUXXURY
LUXXURY plays a mix of post-punk and proto-punk from disco to dub new wave to darkwave and from stoner rock to rocksteady.John Tejada
John Tejada crafts seamless journeys through electronic music, blending deep cuts and future sounds to connect the underground's past with its evolving future.
Peanut Butter Wolf
Peanut Butter Wolf digs through his crates of over 50,000 records, as well as digital crates of tons of unreleased music, to favor the underdog.
Morning Becomes Eclectic
Novena Carmel hosts KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Henry Rollins
A mix of all kinds, from all over and all time.
Jason Bentley's Metropolis
Capturing the hypnotic pulse of modern city life.
Anne Litt
New rhythms. Sonic memory lanes. Everything else in between.
Chris Douridas
Genre-defying sounds, from fresh cuts to timeless gems.
Raul Campos
Soulful grooves, fresh remixes, Latin rhythms, and rock.
SiLVA
A dance-forward mix spanning all genres.Tyler "Boogie" Boudreaux
Part wax. Part digital. Pure heat.Dan Wilcox
New discoveries, remixes, rarities, b-sides, and classics.
LeRoy Downs
Exploring the multitudes contained within jazz.Francesca Harding
Music to make you feel.
Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras
A globe-trotting journey through new and classic rhythms.
KCRW Original Shows & Podcasts
Left, Right & Center
Different takes. Same table.
Good Food
We’ll feed your belly and your curiosity.
The Sam Sanders Show
Big questions & hot takes on pop culture.
Question Everything
Fight for the truth. New episodes every Thursday.
The Business
Inside Hollywood with all the deals, drama, and decision-makers.
The Treatment
The most interesting and influential figures in entertainment.
Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Host Madeleine Brand looks at news, culture and emerging trends through the lens of Los Angeles.
KCRW Reports
Original reporting and interviews bring you the stories of LA.
Lost Notes
This season on Lost Notes: Groupies. Women of the Sunset Strip from the Pill to Punk.
Weekend Film Reviews
The best film reviewers in the business give you recommendations on what to see and what to skip each week.
Bodies
Each episode of this documentary series begins with a medical mystery. Sometimes the sickness is in the body, and sometimes the sickness is in the system. Once you peel back the layers, more questions emerge. Created by Allison Behringer and supported by KCRW.
Life Examined
KCRW's Life Examined is a one-hour weekly show exploring science, philosophy, faith — and finding meaning in the modern world. The show is hosted by Jonathan Bastian. Please tune in Sundays at 9 a.m., or find it as a podcast.
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5 Things To Do This Week
What to do with your free time in LA.
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5 Songs to Hear This Week
Must-hear tracks, curated by KCRW’s music team.
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Local Newsletter
From Santa Barbara to Orange County, Los Angeles to Riverside — and points between — get the best local stories to your inbox every week.
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Music Insider
New tracks, free music downloads, and live performances, curated by legendary KCRW DJ Anne Litt.
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Art Insider
Let KCRW's art expert Carolina A. Miranda share where and how art and design are transforming LA's cultural landscape.
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The Good Food Newsletter
Weekly food recommendations and story roundups from the Good Food podcast. Written by Evan Kleiman.
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Entertainment Newsletter
A look into who and what’s shaping the entertainment we consume.
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Sam Sanders Newsletter
Find out what pop culture Sam can’t stop thinking about, plus behind-the-scenes tidbits that didn’t make the show.
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Design & Architecture Newsletter
Frances Anderton's dispatches on the world of design and architecture, and a roundup of related events.
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KCRW Insider
The best of KCRW – new music, new podcasts, events, and more.
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Top 30 Albums Of The Week
A list of the top 30 albums in KCRW’s on-air rotation.
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Second Opinion
Dr. Michael Wilkes offers an alternative perspective on medical ideas.
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Sid The Cat Auditorium, South Pasadena, CA
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Lucrecia Dalt, Harmony Index, DJ Baby Vulture
2220 Arts + Archives, Los Angeles, CA
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Jeff Tweedy
The United Theater on Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
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Imaad Wasif Record Release - Performing his new album, Superconsciousness
Zebulon, Los Angeles, CA
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Trivia Night
Re/creation Cafe, Los Angeles, CA
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Trivia Night
Wille's Tin Shop Distillery, Long Beach, CA
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SCHOOL NIGHT: STEVEN BAMIDELE, VALLEY BOY, THE VICES
The Airliner, Los Angeles, CA
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Digable Planets
Blue Note Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
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Blue Note Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
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Pacific Electric, Los Angeles, CA
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