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Critics review the latest film releases: “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” “One Ranger,” “What's Love Got to Do with It?,” and “The Eight Mountains.”

Critics review the latest film releases: “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” “One Ranger,” “What's Love Got to Do with It?,” and “The Eight Mountains.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

‘There is life after diagnosis’: Navigating the challenges of dementia care and support

Dementia and Alzheimer’s advocate Teepa Snow discusses best practices and skills for effective care.

Watch Danielle Ponder perform new single “Roll The Credits” Live From KCRW HQ

Soul songstress Danielle Ponder drops fan favorite “Roll The Credits” as a single, and we’re sharing the epic video of her playing the song Live From KCRW HQ.

Hollywood writers go on strike. When and how could it end?

The Writers Guild of America goes on strike. How will other guilds react? And when and how could the walkout end?

‘Up Here’ co-creators on how Brian Wilson and ‘Anne of Green Gables’ inspire them

Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, the songwriting power couple behind “Frozen” and “Coco” Songwriters draw on a classic novel and Brian Wilson for their latest collaboration.

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

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

 Left, Right & Center is KCRW’s weekly politics show where we take on the tough, divisive issues you’re afraid to talk about with your own family.

Left, Right & Center

Left, Right & Center is KCRW’s weekly politics show where we take on the tough, divisive issues you’re afraid to talk about with your own family.

 In-depth interviews with the most innovative & influential people in entertainment, art, and pop culture. Hosted by film critic Elvis Mitchell, at KCRW.com.

The Treatment

In-depth interviews with the most innovative & influential people in entertainment, art, and pop culture. Hosted by film critic Elvis Mitchell, at KCRW.com.

 Unbelievably true stories of chance encounters that changed the world. A pair of mail-order shoes that led to the film The Outsiders. A secret road to a California paradise.

UnFictional

Unbelievably true stories of chance encounters that changed the world. A pair of mail-order shoes that led to the film The Outsiders. A secret road to a California paradise.

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

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Tyler Boudreaux

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

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Fanatic! I hope you had a great week. I’ve been working away on radio shows and writing projects. Some cool bands and records to check out.

from Henry Rollins

Metropolis playlist April 29, 2023.

from Metropolis

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

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Angelina Fanous has been living with ALS for nearly a decade. She is almost fully paralyzed and losing her ability to speak.

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Los Angeles

 KCRW Young Creators want to give Boyle Heights better rap

KCRW Young Creators want to give Boyle Heights better rap

 Young Creators Project

Breaking down gentrification with Young Creator Mariana Ramos

 Young Creators Project

LA’s Japanese Americans converge on Manzanar to recall internment

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Food & Drink

 Porridge + Puffs reopens after three years

Porridge + Puffs reopens after three years

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'The Ants & the Grasshopper' unpacks America's contribution to climate change

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Salad days at the Santa Monica Farmer's Market

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Politics

 Cannabis shops can avoid theft, get loans with SAFE Banking Act

Cannabis shops can avoid theft, get loans with SAFE Banking Act

 KCRW Features

1500 troops to the border: Biden took page out of Trump’s playbook?

 Left, Right & Center

Proud Boys convicted of seditious conspiracy after insurrection

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MBE playlist May 4: Danielle Ponder, Durand Jones, SBTRKT

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 Eclectic 24

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 Watch Danielle Ponder perform new single “Roll The Credits” Live From KCRW HQ

Watch Danielle Ponder perform new single “Roll The Credits” Live From KCRW HQ

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Coady Brown’s ‘Rabid Heart’ brings nightlife to gallery walls

 Greater LA

The dark history behind Christie’s record-breaking jewelry auction

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Entertainment

 Weekend film reviews: ‘Guardians 3,’ ‘What’s Love Got to Do with It?’

Weekend film reviews: ‘Guardians 3,’ ‘What’s Love Got to Do with It?’

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

How Cheryl Strayed's 'Tiny Beautiful Things' became a big Hulu hit

 The Business

Hollywood writers go on strike. When and how could it end?

 The Business

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The author of “True Believer: The Rise and Fall of Stan Lee” and “Ringmaster: Vince McMahon and the Unmaking of America” discuss modern American myth-making and the inspirations behind…

Writer Abraham Josephine Riesman on the holy text of Marvel

The author of “True Believer: The Rise and Fall of Stan Lee” and “Ringmaster: Vince McMahon and the Unmaking of America” discuss modern American myth-making and the inspirations behind…

from The Treatment

Dancer, choreographer, and now director Benjamin Millepied discusses adapting the Georges Bizet opera for his feature directorial debut.

Director, dancer Benjamin Millepied on remaking ‘Carmen’

Dancer, choreographer, and now director Benjamin Millepied discusses adapting the Georges Bizet opera for his feature directorial debut.

from The Treatment

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.

“Tiny Beautiful Things” showrunner Liz Tigelaar and author Cheryl Strayed discuss their ‘visionary’ collaboration and adapting the book into a Hulu series.

How Cheryl Strayed's 'Tiny Beautiful Things' became a big Hulu hit

“Tiny Beautiful Things” showrunner Liz Tigelaar and author Cheryl Strayed discuss their ‘visionary’ collaboration and adapting the book into a Hulu series.

from The Business

Minh Phan reopens Historic Filipinotown favorite Porridge + Puffs.

Porridge + Puffs reopens after three years

Minh Phan reopens Historic Filipinotown favorite Porridge + Puffs.

from Good Food

Filmmaker Raj Patel shines a light on Anita Chitaya, who fights climate change from her village in Malawi.

'The Ants & the Grasshopper' unpacks America's contribution to climate change

Filmmaker Raj Patel shines a light on Anita Chitaya, who fights climate change from her village in Malawi.

from Good Food

Chef David Almany searches for lettuces and fresh veg for his crudité platters at the farmer's market, steps away from his restaurant.

Salad days at the Santa Monica Farmer's Market

Chef David Almany searches for lettuces and fresh veg for his crudité platters at the farmer's market, steps away from his restaurant.

from Good Food

Scientist and historian Marci R. Baranski explores the legacy of the Green Revolution and its effects on the global wheat market.

How the Green Revolution upended the global wheat market and shattered subsistence farmers

Scientist and historian Marci R. Baranski explores the legacy of the Green Revolution and its effects on the global wheat market.

from Good Food

Nevada Berg holes up in her cozy Norwegian farmhouse where she bakes along with the seasons.

Nevada Berg shares the simplicity at the heart of Norwegian baking

Nevada Berg holes up in her cozy Norwegian farmhouse where she bakes along with the seasons.

from Good Food

Oliver Kaplan shares his method for making a 1st Place blueberry pie.

Meet Oliver Kaplan, the first grade blue ribbon winner at KCRW's PieFest

Oliver Kaplan shares his method for making a 1st Place blueberry pie.

from Good Food

Durand Jones’ “Wait Til I Get Over,” SBTRKT’s “The Rat Road,” and Emily King’s “Special Occasion” are out now! Plus, Danielle Ponder drops “Roll The Credits.”

MBE playlist May 4: Danielle Ponder, Durand Jones, SBTRKT

Durand Jones’ “Wait Til I Get Over,” SBTRKT’s “The Rat Road,” and Emily King’s “Special Occasion” are out now! Plus, Danielle Ponder drops “Roll The Credits.”

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

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.

Can Democrats and Republicans in Congress finally come together and pass a bill that would make it easier for legal weed businesses to access financial services?

Cannabis shops can avoid theft, get loans with SAFE Banking Act

Can Democrats and Republicans in Congress finally come together and pass a bill that would make it easier for legal weed businesses to access financial services?

from KCRW Features

Adrian Casillas and Diego Hernandez profile Gang Reduction Youth Development (GRYD) in their submission for KCRW’s Young Creators Project.

KCRW Young Creators want to give Boyle Heights better rap

Adrian Casillas and Diego Hernandez profile Gang Reduction Youth Development (GRYD) in their submission for KCRW’s Young Creators Project.

from Young Creators Project

Will sending troops to the Mexico border worsen the immigration crisis? A conflict in Sudan has no end in sight. Plus Hollywood writers go on strike.

1500 troops to the border: Biden took page out of Trump’s playbook?

Will sending troops to the Mexico border worsen the immigration crisis? A conflict in Sudan has no end in sight. Plus Hollywood writers go on strike.

from Left, Right & Center

Mariana Ramos started reporting in high school. Now at Fullerton College, she’s covering the tough but necessary stories.

Breaking down gentrification with Young Creator Mariana Ramos

Mariana Ramos started reporting in high school. Now at Fullerton College, she’s covering the tough but necessary stories.

from Young Creators Project

Los Bitchos turn up the heat on the 1958 Latin-inspired classic surf song by The Champs, “Tequila.”

Today’s Top Tune: Los Bitchos - “Tequila”

Los Bitchos turn up the heat on the 1958 Latin-inspired classic surf song by The Champs, “Tequila.”

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A balanced diet of indie grooves, modern psych, alternative R&B and straight up rock and roll.

Tyler Boudreaux's playlist, May 4, 2023

A balanced diet of indie grooves, modern psych, alternative R&B and straight up rock and roll.

from Tyler Boudreaux