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NewsMeet the sculptor making a giant transgender Jesus out of chocolate
Plus, the move to get rid of California’s top two “jungle primary.” The Lakers are swept in the NBA playoffs. Should LeBron James hang it up? And our favorite food scenes in film.
CultureDid Whitney Houston Sing Out Of Tune? w/ Wyclef Jean
The rapper explains what makes a great creative collaboration.
NewsJazz giant Arturo Sandoval still finds inspiration in his 70s
Plus, Democrats panic after court rulings give Republicans advantages in redistricting, and studies confirm a third circulatory system in the body that gives scientific backing to Chinese acupuncture.
CultureThe Treat: India Donaldson
The ‘Good One’ director looks to an unusual art installation for profound joy.
CultureCut and No Cure - When Doing Nothing Beats Going Under the Knife
One of the most common knee surgeries might actually make things worse.
CultureEveryday recipes and the comfort of nostalgia
Plus: Revisiting your dead mom's Greek recipes, morning bakes and a farmers market fave opens a store.
CultureWeekend Film Reviews: 'Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)'
Billie Eilish fans get a front row experience in her latest James Cameron directed concert film.
NewsThe Abortion Debate Returns With Risks For Both Parties
Abortion is back in the spotlight and both parties are hedging on its place in the campaigns. Trump shook up several primary races in Indiana, and the California governor’s race heats up with a complex primary that could lock Democrats out.
CultureSimon Helberg on the absurdity of ‘The Audacity’
The actor talks playing a genius with blinders on in the new AMC series.
CultureWilliam Shatner & Neil deGrasse Tyson think ‘The Universe is Absurd’
Kim speaks with William Shatner and Neil deGrasse Tyson about their upcoming two-night live event, The Universe is Absurd. Plus, Masters and Matt Belloni break down Netflix’s decision to give Greta Gerwig’s Narnia film a 49-day theatrical window.
NewsLA Metro’s decades-in-the-making D Line opens this weekend
Plus, two LA politicians and a reality TV star mix it up in their first mayoral debate, our weekend film reviews, and Evan Kleiman is here with a dish that sounds disgusting, but is actually delicious.
NewsWhy climate change is making our food less nutritious
Plus, LA’s infrastructure is a mess. Now there’s a plan to make a plan. Also, why Latinos make up half of the Border Patrol, and a new book examines the idea of a bad mom.
NewsThey’re cute. Even polite. But does LA need more delivery robots?
Plus, the Iran War leaves California refiners scrambling to find new sources of crude, the hantavirus that killed three people on a cruise is part of life in the Mammoth area, and how to be a dissident.
CultureIs Mariah Carey the Greatest American Songwriter?
This icon is finally getting recognized for her songwriting. What took so long?
NewsHow McCabe’s in Santa Monica became a nationally known venue
Plus, whipsaw court rulings over the abortion drug mifepristone, a new report says New Orleans could be underwater in decades, and how the Met Gala became the party everyone loves to hate.
CultureThe Treat: BenDavid Grabinski
The writer-director pays tribute to a Broadway revival starring a “most excellent” duo.- Culture
Eight Legs, One Bite, Big Trouble
Dogs can get vaccinated against lyme disease. Why can’t humans? 
CultureSPAM is a classic immigrant success story
Plus: Veggies in Hawaiian cuisine, LA's bagel boom and 35 years of the Hollywood Farmers Market.
CultureDid The '90s Kill Feminism?
Author Sophie Gilbert unpacks how ‘90s pop culture changed womanhood forever.
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Morning Becomes EclecticDouble Dose of Mike D and the Beastie Boys + Brazilian take on "The Age of Aquarius"
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Jason Bentley's MetropolisNew Claptone, Metric remixed, Baauer, MPH, and Hercules & Love Affair remixed by Mr. Fingers
Jason Bentley captures the hypnotic pulse of modern city life on Saturday night.- The Sam Sanders Show
Did Whitney Houston Sing Out Of Tune? w/ Wyclef Jean
The rapper explains what makes a great creative collaboration.
Morning Becomes Eclectic56th Anniversary of The Beatles "Let It Be" + brand new first duet from Paul + Ringo
Anne Litt guests hosts KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Morning Becomes EclecticAlexis Taylor Special Guest DJ set + World Premiere + Moby Live from KCRW
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
KCRW ReportsStanley Clarke on music, mentorship, jazz festival
Santa Monica is celebrating its inaugural Jazz Festival through May 9th.
Raul CamposIt's Mother's Day. Music from Florence & The Machine, José González, plus more (May 10th, 2026)
Soulful grooves, fresh remixes, Latin rhythms, and rock.
SiLVAManila Killa stops by in studio for a guest mix (May 9th, 2026)
A dance-forward mix spanning all genres.- Anne Litt
Call your mom and Tell Her She's Lovely (May 9, 2026)
New rhythms. Sonic memory lanes. Everything else in between.
- Raul Campos
Lost in the Wonder and weekend vibes from lovetempo, Cory Wong and St. Panther (May 9th, 2026)
Soulful grooves, fresh remixes, Latin rhythms, and rock. 
J.RoccThe inaugural adventure for your sonic needs
J.Rocc makes his KCRW debut on this inaugural episode from May 10, 2026.
Chris DouridasBrazilian and jazz leanings + a guest DJ set with Demetri Martin
Genre-defying sounds, from fresh cuts to timeless gems.
WyldeflowerA set dedicated to the mothers, from essential rarities to classic soulful sounds
Music to lift your spirits. An expansive sonic journey featuring new and classic rhythms from all over the globe.
LeRoy DownsStand up, speak out, let the music resonate within your heart
Exploring the multitudes contained within jazz.
KCRW Presents
"Juneteenth & Jazz" with Gengis Don, DeVaughn Durham, Joshua Bryant, & David McKinzie
Sam First, Los Angeles, CA
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LUXXURYMusic To Save The World By (May 8, 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.- Jason Bentley's Metropolis
New Claptone, Metric remixed, Baauer, MPH, and Hercules & Love Affair remixed by Mr. Fingers
Jason Bentley captures the hypnotic pulse of modern city life on Saturday night. 
Morning Becomes EclecticMBE Special Guests Fcukers' Defy their Grandma's expectations for Radio Play
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Tyler "Boogie" BoudreauxA buncha blues-rock CDs .... plus Austin Psych Fest artist previews
Part wax. Part digital. Pure heat.
Resident DJRESIDENT DJ 031: SOS Music
SOS Music is an LA-based, female-led label founded by DJ duo of Maddy Maia and Tottie, who pair two distinct sounds under a radically inclusive ethic. Their eponymous record label, with roots across L.A., Europe and the U.K., elevates and champions gender-expansive voices in electronic music. The duo's ferocious B2B sets (and their striking charisma onstage) have become a word-of-mouth sensation around L.A.’s warehouse scene and well beyond, including performances at the world’s premiere festivals, including Coachella, Glastonbury, Primavera Sound, Dekmantel Selectors and Somos, and at clubs like NY’s Good Room and SF’s Midway. Since forming their !K7 imprint SOS Music in 2020, they’ve carried the torch for femme-led experimental club music. Their releases earned instant praise from Resident Advisor, DJ Mag, The Wire, Mixmag, Flaunt, Crack, Juno and Stamp the Wax.
SOS Music joins KCRW as our Resident DJ for May 2026. Their first show is a deep dive into the SOS Back Catalog, with Maddy and Tottie in the mix, highlighting the underground and underrepresented artists they’ve championed since day one.
Morning Becomes EclecticParliament call on the funk to help us get over the hump + EBTG's "Walking Wounded" turns 30
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
- KCRW Reports
Stanley Clarke on music, mentorship, jazz festival
Santa Monica is celebrating its inaugural Jazz Festival through May 9th. - Raul Campos
It Ain't No Joke. Its music from Eric B. & Rakim, Tori Amos, Ed O’Brien and more (May 3, 2026)
Soulful grooves, fresh remixes, Latin rhythms, and rock.
Morning Becomes EclecticCinco De Mayo on MBE - Eclectico Música de México!
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Tyler "Boogie" BoudreauxAlternative rock. Power pop. Trip hop. Chicago indie rock.
Part wax. Part digital. Pure heat.
Morning Becomes EclecticMay the 4th MBE With You! Including songs in 5/4 time + a Live Session with Ratboys!
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
LeRoy DownsCelebrating the Miles Davis Sentinel with Vince Wilburn Jr. and Erin Davis!!!
Exploring the multitudes contained within jazz.
WyldeflowerBilal, 25 years of "1st Born Second," & music from the cosmos
Music to lift your spirits. An expansive sonic journey featuring new and classic rhythms from all over the globe.
Jason Bentley's MetropolisPoolside and the Green Velvet classic “La La Land" remixed + new Chris Lake, Beltran & more
Jason Bentley captures the hypnotic pulse of modern city life on Saturday night.
Music Shows & DJs
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Resident DJ
SOS Music is an LA based, female-led label founded by DJ of Maddy Maia and Tottie, who pair two distinct sounds under a radically inclusive ethic. Their eponymous record label, with roots across L.A., Europe and the U.K., elevates and champions gender-expansive voices in electronic music. KCRW is thrilled to welcome them as our Resident DJs for the month of May 2026.J.Rocc
J.Rocc brings a distinct voice and a lifelong commitment to discovering, shaping and sharing music ... plus, he’s pretty good DJ.
Olive Kimoto
Olive Kimoto is a Los Angeles-based radio host, DJ and musician. Her sets move between somatic rhythms and lush, leftfield soundscapes. Beyond KCRW, she performs her solo project under the same name and sings in the trip-hop band Locust. She also hosts Liquid Mirror on NTS Radio.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.
LeRoy Downs
Exploring the multitudes contained within jazz.
Francesca Harding
Music to make you feel.
Wyldeflower
A globe-trotting journey through new and classic rhythms.
KCRW Original Shows & Podcasts
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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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SCHOOL NIGHT Dante Elephante Wilby & more
The Airliner, Los Angeles, CA
Indie / AltKCRW PresentsConcert Calendar
Tone Stith
Blue Note Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
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A Concert & Conversation with Hrishikesh Hirway & Special Guest
Pacific Electric, Los Angeles, CA
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Blue Note Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
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Santigold
The Bellwether, Los Angeles, CA
FeaturedKCRW Presents
Weep Wave, Double Wish, Babe Ruthless
Permanent Records' Roadhouse, Los Angeles, CA
Post-punk / New WavePost-punkKCRW Presents
How Do We Design for Disaster?
6th Street Bridge, Los Angeles, CA
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An evening with Dengue Fever - acoustic & electric sets
Gold Diggers, Los Angeles, CA
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Midnight Magic
Teragram Ballroom, Los Angeles, CA
Concert CalendarKCRW Presents
Trivia Night
Re/creation Cafe, Los Angeles, CA
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