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LA psych-cumbia project Reyna Tropical brings resilient joy to KCRW’s Annenberg Performance Studio with cuts from their long-awaited debut LP, “Malegriá.”

LA psych-cumbia project Reyna Tropical brings resilient joy to KCRW’s Annenberg Performance Studio with cuts from their long-awaited debut LP, “Malegriá.”

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Our best tomato recipes — juicy, tart, sweet, and delicious

Salads, sandwiches, slab pies, sauces, spreads, cold soups, and more!

Affordable housing? ‘I would not be able to live there’

Neighborhood concerns over new housing, including evictions, are spurring the latest changes to Mayor Bass’ signature affordable housing policy, Executive Directive 1.

NATO: From Cold War defensive coalition to global military behemoth

The 75th anniversary celebrating the creation of NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, creates an opportunity for those in the war machine to double down their commitment to…

Today’s Top Tune: Jordan Rakei - ‘Trust’

Multi-instrumentalist, singer, producer, and songwriter Jordan Rakei is well-loved by KCRW DJs, so you’ve probably heard some tracks from the new album, The Loop, on our airwaves.

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

Morning Becomes Eclectic

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

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

Bookworm

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

 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.

 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.

Bent by Nature

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

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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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 Affordable housing? ‘I would not be able to live there’

Affordable housing? ‘I would not be able to live there’

 KCRW Features

CA's only women's sports bar to open in Long Beach

 KCRW Features

On his debut album, Compton’s Channel Tres fuses hip hop and house

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Food & Drink

 Our best tomato recipes — juicy, tart, sweet, and delicious

Our best tomato recipes — juicy, tart, sweet, and delicious

 Good Food

How to use summer peaches and nectarines in salads and savory dishes

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

CA produce giant Driscoll’s is ending a blight of ‘blah’ berries

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Politics

 NATO: From Cold War defensive coalition to global military behemoth

NATO: From Cold War defensive coalition to global military behemoth

 Scheer Intelligence

What is Trump’s foreign policy vision for a second term?

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

What could a President Kamala Harris 2024 campaign look like?

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Best New Music

 Today’s Top Tune: Jordan Rakei - ‘Trust’

Today’s Top Tune: Jordan Rakei - ‘Trust’

 Today's Top Tune

FREAKS ONLY playlist: July 11, 2024

 FREAKS ONLY

MBE playlist July 10: Remi Wolf brings us big musical ideas

 Morning Becomes Eclectic

Arts

 Reyna Tropical: KCRW Live from HQ

Reyna Tropical: KCRW Live from HQ

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Corbin Bleu joins Disney actors for nostalgic concert

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Filmmaker Richard LaGravenese on his new Netflix rom-com ‘A Family Affair’

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 Weekend film reviews: ‘Fly Me to the Moon,’ ‘Longlegs,’ ‘Sing Sing’

Weekend film reviews: ‘Fly Me to the Moon,’ ‘Longlegs,’ ‘Sing Sing’

 Weekend Film Reviews

LA’s Chinatown history is intertwined with Hollywood

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Weekend film reviews: ‘Fly Me to the Moon,’ ‘Longlegs,’ ‘Sing Sing’

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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Critics review the latest film releases: “Fly Me to the Moon,” “Longlegs,” “Sing Sing,” and “Sorry/Not Sorry.”

Weekend film reviews: ‘Fly Me to the Moon,’ ‘Longlegs,’ ‘Sing Sing’

Critics review the latest film releases: “Fly Me to the Moon,” “Longlegs,” “Sing Sing,” and “Sorry/Not Sorry.”

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

FREAKS ONLY playlist: July 11, 2024

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

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Historian William Gow has written a history of LA’s Chinatowns (plural) – and how they were influenced by both Hollywood and the people who lived there.

LA’s Chinatown history is intertwined with Hollywood

Historian William Gow has written a history of LA’s Chinatowns (plural) – and how they were influenced by both Hollywood and the people who lived there.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Critics review the latest film releases: “Fly Me to the Moon,” “Longlegs,” “Sing Sing,” and “Sorry/Not Sorry.”

Weekend film reviews: ‘Fly Me to the Moon,’ ‘Longlegs,’ ‘Sing Sing’

Critics review the latest film releases: “Fly Me to the Moon,” “Longlegs,” “Sing Sing,” and “Sorry/Not Sorry.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

One approach to a stone fruit salad: Be inspired by savory hot dishes that combine the peaches, nectarines, etc. with meat and spices.

How to use summer peaches and nectarines in salads and savory dishes

One approach to a stone fruit salad: Be inspired by savory hot dishes that combine the peaches, nectarines, etc. with meat and spices.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The possibility of a second Trump term loomed over this week’s NATO summit in Washington. KCRW looks at what’s on his foreign policy agenda if he wins in November.

What is Trump’s foreign policy vision for a second term?

The possibility of a second Trump term loomed over this week’s NATO summit in Washington. KCRW looks at what’s on his foreign policy agenda if he wins in November.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Remi Wolf hits HQ with an epic guest DJ set and Michael Kiwanuka shares the serene new single “Floating Parade.”

MBE playlist July 10: Remi Wolf brings us big musical ideas

Remi Wolf hits HQ with an epic guest DJ set and Michael Kiwanuka shares the serene new single “Floating Parade.”

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Idiosyncratic, genre-obliterating pop star Remi Wolf joins MBE to share the songs that inspired her new LP “Big Ideas.”

Remi Wolf hits KCRW HQ with ‘Big Ideas’ and bigger tunes

Idiosyncratic, genre-obliterating pop star Remi Wolf joins MBE to share the songs that inspired her new LP “Big Ideas.”

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Ojai-based yoga aficionado and producer Earthtones — aka Serge Bandura — has deep love for cumbia and rhythms emanating from the African diaspora.

Today’s Top Tune: Earthtones - 'Limones'

Ojai-based yoga aficionado and producer Earthtones — aka Serge Bandura — has deep love for cumbia and rhythms emanating from the African diaspora.

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

Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras' playlist, July 10, 2024

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

from Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras

Exciting new singles ahead from a couple of NYC greats — The Mystery Lights and Fcukers.

FREAKS ONLY playlist: The Mystery Lights, Fcukers, WITCH

Exciting new singles ahead from a couple of NYC greats — The Mystery Lights and Fcukers.

from FREAKS ONLY

Remi Wolf’s new LP “Big Ideas” drops Friday, July 13, get onto its wavelength now by cueing up the ultra-sultry single, “Motorcycle.”

5 Songs to Hear This Week: Remi Wolf, Aaron Frazer, Walt Disco

Remi Wolf’s new LP “Big Ideas” drops Friday, July 13, get onto its wavelength now by cueing up the ultra-sultry single, “Motorcycle.”

from Music News

Las Vegas’ Mirage hotel and casino, built in 1989, is set to close next week.

The Mirage is shuttering. What does that say about Vegas?

Las Vegas’ Mirage hotel and casino, built in 1989, is set to close next week.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Even though President Biden says he’s committed to staying in the race, a recent poll puts Vice President Kamala Harris slightly ahead of Donald Trump, Biden, and other prominent…

What could a President Kamala Harris 2024 campaign look like?

Even though President Biden says he’s committed to staying in the race, a recent poll puts Vice President Kamala Harris slightly ahead of Donald Trump, Biden, and other prominent…

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The city hopes the move will provide more options for buyers and lower housing costs. KCRW looks at the potential impact and what other cities could follow.

San Jose becomes first CA city to allow the sale of ADUs

The city hopes the move will provide more options for buyers and lower housing costs. KCRW looks at the potential impact and what other cities could follow.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The last time a sitting president chose not to run for reelection, the country was deeply mired in an unpopular war.

Lessons for Biden from LBJ’s decision not to run again in 1968

The last time a sitting president chose not to run for reelection, the country was deeply mired in an unpopular war.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

You’ll hear Toro y Moi’s second “Hole Erth” single—“Heaven”—here fist… classic Broken Social Scene reference and all(!).

MBE playlist July 10: WORLD PREMIERE: Toro y Moi – ‘Heaven (Feat. Kevin Abstract & Lev)’

You’ll hear Toro y Moi’s second “Hole Erth” single—“Heaven”—here fist… classic Broken Social Scene reference and all(!).

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

On July 19-20, the Hollywood Bowl is offering a concert featuring actors from “High School Musical,” “The Little Mermaid,” “The Lion King,” and more.

Corbin Bleu joins Disney actors for nostalgic concert

On July 19-20, the Hollywood Bowl is offering a concert featuring actors from “High School Musical,” “The Little Mermaid,” “The Lion King,” and more.

from KCRW Features