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Tanya Reyes is an LAUSD teacher who's earning more money than her family did when she was growing up. But still finds herself struggling financially.

Tanya Reyes is an LAUSD teacher who's earning more money than her family did when she was growing up. But still finds herself struggling financially.

from KCRW Features

‘Big white stucco boxes’: LA’s affordable housing future?

Private developers are using LA’s affordable housing policy to build no-frills micro-units for LA workers earning about $75,000 a year.

Electro-jazz-pop duo Brijean brings their ‘Macro’ sounds to KCRW HQ

LA electro-jazz-pop duo Brijean delivers a pristinely arranged set of highlights from their new LP “Macro,” live from KCRW HQ.

Mexican cartels are targeting tortillerias

Mary Beth Sheridan details how drug cartels in Mexico have begun extorting tortilla vendors.

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

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FREAKS ONLY

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

Jul. 25 1 hr, 59 min

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Want to grab food in Santa Ana before heading to KCRW’s Summer Nights at the Bowers Museum on Aug. 10? Consider Chapter One, Alebrijes, Heritage BBQ, and more.

Burgers, tacos, BBQ, vegan picks: Where to eat in Santa Ana

Want to grab food in Santa Ana before heading to KCRW’s Summer Nights at the Bowers Museum on Aug. 10? Consider Chapter One, Alebrijes, Heritage BBQ, and more.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

2024 has been full of hardships for Hollywood. Television production is down, many shows have been delayed, and big mergers have created massive uncertainty.

Why the TV industry hopes to “Survive until 2025”

2024 has been full of hardships for Hollywood. Television production is down, many shows have been delayed, and big mergers have created massive uncertainty.

from The Business

Dan Hong considers the role food has played in diplomacy and politics.

Gastrodiplomacy: How wining and dining shapes global politics

Dan Hong considers the role food has played in diplomacy and politics.

from Good Food

During a stellar career, Judith Jones edited John Updike, championed The Diary of Anne Frank, and brought Julia Child and Edna Lewis to American kitchens.

A new book traces the fabulous life of Julia Child's devoted editor

During a stellar career, Judith Jones edited John Updike, championed The Diary of Anne Frank, and brought Julia Child and Edna Lewis to American kitchens.

from Good Food

At Ronan and Here's Looking At You, chef Daniel Cutler does very different things with peaches and tomatoes.

Peaches get a workout at two LA restaurants

At Ronan and Here's Looking At You, chef Daniel Cutler does very different things with peaches and tomatoes.

from Good Food

Ruth Reichl weaves art and fashion into The Paris Novel, in which her heroine finds herself through food.

In Ruth Reichl's new novel, Paris plays a central role

Ruth Reichl weaves art and fashion into The Paris Novel, in which her heroine finds herself through food.

from Good Food

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

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: July 26, 2024

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

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

HBO will revive the hit Zendaya drama in 2025, but will the audience also return after such a long hiatus?

Peacock goes for Olympic gold + HBO’s dramatic return of ‘Euphoria’

HBO will revive the hit Zendaya drama in 2025, but will the audience also return after such a long hiatus?

from The Business

Joe Biden is out, Kamala Harris is in. What is next for Harris as she contends for the White House? Plus, how might age verification laws change online privacy?

Will the excitement about Kamala Harris be enough against Trump?

Joe Biden is out, Kamala Harris is in. What is next for Harris as she contends for the White House? Plus, how might age verification laws change online privacy?

from Left, Right & Center

Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to Congress proved to be a testimony of the U.S. government and its politicians’ stance on the genocide in Gaza.

Netanyahu’s speech betrays historic Jewish values

Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to Congress proved to be a testimony of the U.S. government and its politicians’ stance on the genocide in Gaza.

from Scheer Intelligence

You may remember the band Quivers from our Global Beat Australia segment in 2021. Now they are getting ready to share a new album in August.

Today’s Top Tune: Quivers - ‘Oyster Cuts’

You may remember the band Quivers from our Global Beat Australia segment in 2021. Now they are getting ready to share a new album in August.

from Today's Top Tune

The latest film releases include Deadpool & Wolverine, Didi, The Fabulous Four, and Made In England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger.

Weekend film reviews: ‘Deadpool and Wolverine,’ ‘Didi’

The latest film releases include Deadpool & Wolverine, Didi, The Fabulous Four, and Made In England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger.

from Weekend Film Reviews

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

Tyler Boudreaux's playlist, July 25, 2024

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: July 25, 2024

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

from FREAKS ONLY

Critics review the latest film releases: “Deadpool & Wolverine,” “Didi,” “The Fabulous Four,” and “Made In England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger.”

Weekend film reviews: ‘Deadpool and Wolverine,’ ‘Didi’

Critics review the latest film releases: “Deadpool & Wolverine,” “Didi,” “The Fabulous Four,” and “Made In England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

This may be the last Olympics for some of the most dominant American athletes in recent history. It’s also the first games for a new competitive sport inspired by break dancing.

Can Simone Biles, Katie Ledecky and Lebron James win Olympic gold?

This may be the last Olympics for some of the most dominant American athletes in recent history. It’s also the first games for a new competitive sport inspired by break dancing.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The governor announced new efforts to clear encampments on state land, and issued guidelines to California cities to do the same. Critics say the policy is unlikely to fix the problem.

Newsom orders new homeless sweeps across California

The governor announced new efforts to clear encampments on state land, and issued guidelines to California cities to do the same. Critics say the policy is unlikely to fix the problem.

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: July 25, 2024

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

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Regency Theatres is closing its iconic Fox and Bruin theaters in Westwood Village. The Fox will undergo renovations, but the fate of the Bruin remains uncertain.

Where do cinephiles build community as theaters close in Westwood?

Regency Theatres is closing its iconic Fox and Bruin theaters in Westwood Village. The Fox will undergo renovations, but the fate of the Bruin remains uncertain.

from KCRW Features