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Leslie Odom Jr. cites Kendrick Lamar's 2022 album, “Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers,” as a "whole universe" of truth, courage, and inspiration.

Leslie Odom Jr. cites Kendrick Lamar's 2022 album, “Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers,” as a "whole universe" of truth, courage, and inspiration.

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Love boysenberries and their jams? Thank Walter and Cordelia Knott

Grocery stores will no longer sell Knott’s Berry Farm jams and jellies. Smucker’s purchased this iconic Southern California brand in 2008.

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Yazeed "Chef Yaz" Soudani of Miya Miya brings Jordanian-style shawarma to Smorgasburg LA.

‘Last Days’ opera looks at human alienation, magic in the mundane

Gus Van Sant’s film about musician Kurt Cobain’s final days has been adapted into an opera that will make its U.S. debut with the LA Phil this week.

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Bookworm, a premier literary talk show providing intellectual, accessible, and provocative literary conversations. Hosted by Michael Silverblatt at KCRW.com.

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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.

 She was the most influential American DJ you’ve never heard of. Deirdre O’Donoghue was a vital force in the musical underground of the 1980s.

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She was the most influential American DJ you’ve never heard of. Deirdre O’Donoghue was a vital force in the musical underground of the 1980s.

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 Love boysenberries and their jams? Thank Walter and Cordelia Knott

Love boysenberries and their jams? Thank Walter and Cordelia Knott

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Assemblyman Vince Fong may be ineligible to succeed Kevin McCarthy

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 Tony winner Leslie Odom, Jr. on Kendrick Lamar's “Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers”

Tony winner Leslie Odom, Jr. on Kendrick Lamar's “Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers”

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 ‘Last Days’ opera looks at human alienation, magic in the mundane

‘Last Days’ opera looks at human alienation, magic in the mundane

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Columbian band Diamante Eléctrico debuts a shift in their sound via the new track “Porcelana,” an upbeat rendering of melancholy from the four time Latin Grammy winners.

Today’s Top Tune: Diamante Eléctrico - 'Porcelana’

Columbian band Diamante Eléctrico debuts a shift in their sound via the new track “Porcelana,” an upbeat rendering of melancholy from the four time Latin Grammy winners.

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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.

José Galván guest hosts FREAKS ONLY.

FREAKS ONLY playlist: Jan. 29, 2024

José Galván guest hosts FREAKS ONLY.

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Assemblyman Vince Fong is running for former Congressman Kevin McCarthy’s seat. He’s also on the ballot to keep his state Assembly seat, which is illegal under California law.

Assemblyman Vince Fong may be ineligible to succeed Kevin McCarthy

Assemblyman Vince Fong is running for former Congressman Kevin McCarthy’s seat. He’s also on the ballot to keep his state Assembly seat, which is illegal under California law.

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More than a dozen countries have paused funding for a United Nations program aiding Palestinians in Gaza.

Why the US and other countries are halting aid to UNRWA

More than a dozen countries have paused funding for a United Nations program aiding Palestinians in Gaza.

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The U.S. says an Iran-backed militia launched a drone attack in Jordan that killed three American service members and injured nearly three dozen more.

How can Biden respond to drone strike that killed 3 Americans?

The U.S. says an Iran-backed militia launched a drone attack in Jordan that killed three American service members and injured nearly three dozen more.

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Celebrate "Little Wins" with LA's Cuffed Up, get plucky with Dent May, and unleash your loudest, "damn the man!" to the beat of bad tuner.

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Celebrate "Little Wins" with LA's Cuffed Up, get plucky with Dent May, and unleash your loudest, "damn the man!" to the beat of bad tuner.

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Anne Litt guest hosts Morning Becomes Eclectic.

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: Jan. 29, 2024

Anne Litt guest hosts Morning Becomes Eclectic.

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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.

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.

Taking cues from some of the great funkmeisters — Bootsy Collins , Rick James , and Sylvester (to name a few) — LA’s Tolliver pulls up a relentless track called “Booyabaze.”

Today’s Top Tune: Tolliver - ‘Booyabaze’

Taking cues from some of the great funkmeisters — Bootsy Collins , Rick James , and Sylvester (to name a few) — LA’s Tolliver pulls up a relentless track called “Booyabaze.”

from Today's Top Tune

"Just Jazz" with LeRoy Downs. Downs' goal is to bring a varied sonic experience to jazz, while blending music, style, and culture.

LeRoy Downs' playlist, January 28, 2024

"Just Jazz" with LeRoy Downs. Downs' goal is to bring a varied sonic experience to jazz, while blending music, style, and culture.

from LeRoy Downs

Featuring selections that range from carefully curated music from around the world with unique gems and quality tracks that will satisfy the needs of even the most discerning music…

Jason Kramer's playlist, January 28, 2024

Featuring selections that range from carefully curated music from around the world with unique gems and quality tracks that will satisfy the needs of even the most discerning music…

from Jason Kramer

A sonic trip through the past, present and future of roots music.

Jeremy Sole's playlist, January 28, 2024

A sonic trip through the past, present and future of roots music.

from Jeremy Sole

Raul Campos creates a mix of emerging artists and current favorites, bringing essential cuts from around the world and a little closer to home -- from soulful grooves and fresh remixes…

Raul Campos' playlist, January 28, 2024

Raul Campos creates a mix of emerging artists and current favorites, bringing essential cuts from around the world and a little closer to home -- from soulful grooves and fresh remixes…

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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, January 28, 2024

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

from Tyler Boudreaux

It is hard to avoid superstitions, but they are usually harmless and can provide a boost of confidence

Superstitions and well-being

It is hard to avoid superstitions, but they are usually harmless and can provide a boost of confidence

from Second Opinion

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.