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Critics review the latest film releases: “Final Destination: Bloodlines,” “Magic Farm,” “Caught by the Tides,” and “Hurry Up Tomorrow.”

Critics review the latest film releases: “Final Destination: Bloodlines,” “Magic Farm,” “Caught by the Tides,” and “Hurry Up Tomorrow.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Yukimi: KCRW Live from HQ

Little Dragon’s Yukimi Nagano caps off her debut North American solo tour with a stop at KCRW HQ; sharing cuts from her new LP “For You.”

Amy Sherman-Palladino and Dan Palladino tell us all about ‘Étoile’

Amy Sherman-Palladino and Dan Palladino, creators of the new Prime video series “Étoile,” talk ballet, theme songs, and why it should be easier to film in LA.

How ‘The Day God Saw Me as Black’ shaped Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor’s youth

Actress Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor shares her profound connection to D. Danyelle Thomas’ book “The Day God Saw Me as Black.”

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

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The Sam Sanders Show

It’s about the things we obsess over in our free time: TV and movies, music and celebrities, Internet and memes, and the people who make it. No topic is too big or small.

 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.

 Reporter Brian Reed re-examines everything about journalism, the profession he thought he knew. In the middle of making his second hit podcast, Brian got sued. Accused.

Question Everything

Reporter Brian Reed re-examines everything about journalism, the profession he thought he knew. In the middle of making his second hit podcast, Brian got sued. Accused.

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

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FREAKS ONLY

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

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Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras

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

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 Cautious optimism at the ports after tariffs dry up business

Cautious optimism at the ports after tariffs dry up business

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Will LA City and County clash over separate homeless agencies?

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 Cherries go live at the farmers market

Cherries go live at the farmers market

 Good Food

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Restaurant critic Besha Rodell describes her impressions of Los Angeles in her memoir

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 Why are Republicans so far apart on a new tax bill?

Why are Republicans so far apart on a new tax bill?

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Starvation is rampant in Gaza as Israel continues its blockade on food

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

SCOTUS divided over judicial power in birthright citizenship case

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 Yukimi: KCRW Live from HQ

Yukimi: KCRW Live from HQ

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 Weekend film reviews: ‘Final Destination: Bloodlines,’ ‘Magic Farm’

Weekend film reviews: ‘Final Destination: Bloodlines,’ ‘Magic Farm’

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Ramy Youssef on how essential animation is for ‘#1 Happy Family USA’

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Ramy Youssef shares why “#1 Happy Family USA” — his irreverent series about a Muslim-American family in post-9/11 New Jersey — could only exist via animation.

Ramy Youssef on how essential animation is for ‘#1 Happy Family USA’

Ramy Youssef shares why “#1 Happy Family USA” — his irreverent series about a Muslim-American family in post-9/11 New Jersey — could only exist via animation.

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Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming service is ‘HBO Max’ again. Does this indicate a refocus on franchise, legacy, and prestige TV?

The return of ‘HBO Max’

Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming service is ‘HBO Max’ again. Does this indicate a refocus on franchise, legacy, and prestige TV?

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It's cherry season at the farmer's market and which means the lines are long at the Murray Family Farm stand.

Cherries go live at the farmers market

It's cherry season at the farmer's market and which means the lines are long at the Murray Family Farm stand.

from Good Food

Kogi king Roy Choi has health on his mind in a new collection of recipes.

Roy Choi has 'big effing salads' and 'bomb ass beans' on his mind

Kogi king Roy Choi has health on his mind in a new collection of recipes.

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How do you become a restaurant critic? Besha Rodell explains in her memoir.

Restaurant critic Besha Rodell describes her impressions of Los Angeles in her memoir

How do you become a restaurant critic? Besha Rodell explains in her memoir.

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Marie Mitchell shares dishes from the Caribbean and its diaspora.

Marie Mitchell says so much of the beauty of Caribbean cuisine invites cooks to slow down

Marie Mitchell shares dishes from the Caribbean and its diaspora.

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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: May 16, 2025

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

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

After their surprise Coachella sets last month, Grammy-winning production/songwriting duo Bob Moses decided to let the hits keep coming.

Today’s Top Tune: Bob Moses – ‘Time of Your Life’

After their surprise Coachella sets last month, Grammy-winning production/songwriting duo Bob Moses decided to let the hits keep coming.

from Today's Top Tune

The latest film releases include Final Destination: Bloodlines, Magic Farm, Caught by the Tides, and Hurry Up Tomorrow.

Weekend film reviews: ‘Final Destination: Bloodlines,’ ‘Magic Farm’

The latest film releases include Final Destination: Bloodlines, Magic Farm, Caught by the Tides, and Hurry Up Tomorrow.

from Weekend Film Reviews

Cracks within the GOP turn the “Big, Beautiful Bill” into a mess. President Trump visits the Middle East. Plus, Democrats’ past and future collide.

Why are Republicans so far apart on a new tax bill?

Cracks within the GOP turn the “Big, Beautiful Bill” into a mess. President Trump visits the Middle East. Plus, Democrats’ past and future collide.

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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 15, 2025

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

from Tyler Boudreaux

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

FREAKS ONLY playlist: May 15, 2025

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

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To put pressure on Hamas, Israel has blocked aid from entering Gaza since early March. International groups say that’s a war crime.

Starvation is rampant in Gaza as Israel continues its blockade on food

To put pressure on Hamas, Israel has blocked aid from entering Gaza since early March. International groups say that’s a war crime.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Supreme Court heard arguments today about whether lower court federal judges should have the power to block President Trump’s policies nationwide.

SCOTUS divided over judicial power in birthright citizenship case

The Supreme Court heard arguments today about whether lower court federal judges should have the power to block President Trump’s policies nationwide.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Ricotta is a fresh Italian cheese known for its light, creamy texture and mild, slightly sweet flavor. Eat it with vegetable salads, pastas, pastries, and more.

Ricotta: Versatile addition to baked goods, pastas, salads

Ricotta is a fresh Italian cheese known for its light, creamy texture and mild, slightly sweet flavor. Eat it with vegetable salads, pastas, pastries, and more.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: May 15, 2025

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

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Bewitching vocals ,luscious lyrics, classic jazz with a folk twist — all this and more is what you’ll hear in Annahstasia ’s “Be Kind.”

Today’s Top Tune: Annahstasia – ‘Be Kind’

Bewitching vocals ,luscious lyrics, classic jazz with a folk twist — all this and more is what you’ll hear in Annahstasia ’s “Be Kind.”

from Today's Top Tune

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

Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras' playlist, May 14, 2025

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

from Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras