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Writer and psychologist Andrew Solomon shares his research about the impact of social media on the escalating youth suicide crisis.

Writer and psychologist Andrew Solomon shares his research about the impact of social media on the escalating youth suicide crisis.

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UCLA enrolls record number of students of color, other colleges fall short

The diversity of UCLA’s student body is growing after the U.S. Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling.

Counting down the LA Times 101 Best Restaurants

Restaurant critic Bill Addison recruited Jenn Harris to help him divide and conquer as they determined LA's best restaurants.

John David Washington talks parallels between college football and acting

John David Washington talks starring in his brother Malcolm’s adaptation of “The Piano Lesson” and how playing college football continues to shape his acting.

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Kate Bollinger fills KCRW's Annenberg Performance Studio with her hazy, pretty "Songs From A Thousand Frames Of Mind."

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 This season on Lost Notes: Groupies. Women of the Sunset Strip from the Pill to Punk.

Lost Notes

This season on Lost Notes: Groupies. Women of the Sunset Strip from the Pill to Punk.

 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.

 Are your friends sick of hearing about your latest hookups and troublesome relationships? We’re not. KCRW is here to ask, How’s Your Sex Life?

How’s Your Sex Life?

Are your friends sick of hearing about your latest hookups and troublesome relationships? We’re not. KCRW is here to ask, How’s Your Sex Life?

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 UCLA enrolls record number of students of color, other colleges fall short

UCLA enrolls record number of students of color, other colleges fall short

 KCRW Features

Two sisters kept LA’s lighthouse beaming – 150 years ago

 KCRW Features

Encore: What it was like being a rock and roll photographer in 1970s LA

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Food & Drink

 Counting down the LA Times 101 Best Restaurants

Counting down the LA Times 101 Best Restaurants

 Good Food

Across one border, two countries meet and merge in "La Frontera"

 Good Food

Palestinian chef Fadi Kattan dreams of a world where he can share his food with everyone

 Good Food

Politics

 Will Trump’s ABC lawsuit put pressure on the media?

Will Trump’s ABC lawsuit put pressure on the media?

 Left, Right & Center

Biden’s judicial legacy, Trump’s lingering legal headaches

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Why are public health experts wary of RFK Jr. as HHS head?

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 Today’s Top Tune: Declan McKenna – ‘Champagne’

Today’s Top Tune: Declan McKenna – ‘Champagne’

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 Morning Becomes Eclectic

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 John David Washington talks parallels between college football and acting

John David Washington talks parallels between college football and acting

 The Treatment

Jovan Adepo connects to a dark, lyric version of "Lush Life"

 The Treatment

Kate Winslet’s candid and expansive chat with Elvis Mitchell

 The Treatment

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 Encore: Big hair and spandex: New series tackles 80s hair metal world

Encore: Big hair and spandex: New series tackles 80s hair metal world

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

‘The thing I’m most proud of’: Wilson Cruz on ‘My So-Called Life’

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Encore: ‘British Bake Off’ co-host turns into infamous robber in new historical comedy

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It’s the last day of the year, and what better way to celebrate the end of 2o24 and the rise of 2025 than with LA-based artist Declan McKenna , who started his own new chapter this…

Today’s Top Tune: Declan McKenna – ‘Champagne’

It’s the last day of the year, and what better way to celebrate the end of 2o24 and the rise of 2025 than with LA-based artist Declan McKenna , who started his own new chapter this…

from Today's Top Tune

A new documentary series examines the world of 1980s hair metal music. KCRW talks to director Jeff Tremaine and founding Guns N’ Roses member Tracii Guns.

Encore: Big hair and spandex: New series tackles 80s hair metal world

A new documentary series examines the world of 1980s hair metal music. KCRW talks to director Jeff Tremaine and founding Guns N’ Roses member Tracii Guns.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The groundbreaking TV show “My So-Called Life” made waves 30 years ago, especially because of Wilson Cruz’s portrayal of biracial, queer teenager Rickie Vasquez.

‘The thing I’m most proud of’: Wilson Cruz on ‘My So-Called Life’

The groundbreaking TV show “My So-Called Life” made waves 30 years ago, especially because of Wilson Cruz’s portrayal of biracial, queer teenager Rickie Vasquez.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Noel Fielding is known in the U.S. for co-hosting “The Great British Bake-Off.” In a new streaming show, he plays an infamous British highwayman, but with a twist.

Encore: ‘British Bake Off’ co-host turns into infamous robber in new historical comedy

Noel Fielding is known in the U.S. for co-hosting “The Great British Bake-Off.” In a new streaming show, he plays an infamous British highwayman, but with a twist.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Chris Douridas guest hosts Morning Becomes Eclectic.

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: December 30, 2024

Chris Douridas guest hosts Morning Becomes Eclectic.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

One of our favorite musicians and producers, Tom Misch , has recently unveiled his new EP, Six Songs.

Today’s Top Tune: Tom Misch – ‘Colourblind’ (feat. Loyle Carner) (Clean)

One of our favorite musicians and producers, Tom Misch , has recently unveiled his new EP, Six Songs.

from Today's Top Tune

Traveler and author Pico Iyer explains what makes Japan so unique and why he’s made it his home.

The Japanese art of happiness: From ikigai, to ritual, to embracing old age

Traveler and author Pico Iyer explains what makes Japan so unique and why he’s made it his home.

from Life Examined

Music has benefits that relate hope and social connections

Listening to music in Refugee Camps

Music has benefits that relate hope and social connections

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.

Actor Jovan Adepo discusses his deep connection to John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman's 1963 lyric version of "Lush Life.”

Jovan Adepo connects to a dark, lyric version of "Lush Life"

Actor Jovan Adepo discusses his deep connection to John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman's 1963 lyric version of "Lush Life.”

from The Treatment

Emmy and Oscar-winner Kate Winslet joins for a long conversation about her Lee Miller biopic, portraying PTSD, and continuing to challenge herself as an actor.

Kate Winslet’s candid and expansive chat with Elvis Mitchell

Emmy and Oscar-winner Kate Winslet joins for a long conversation about her Lee Miller biopic, portraying PTSD, and continuing to challenge herself as an actor.

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.

As 2024 comes to an end, we want to thank you, our listeners! We asked you to send us your burning questions about the industry, and you delivered – from around the world.

Kim Masters and Matt Belloni banter listener questions in mailbag episode of ‘The Business’

As 2024 comes to an end, we want to thank you, our listeners! We asked you to send us your burning questions about the industry, and you delivered – from around the world.

from The Business

In her latest docuseries, Pati Jinich showcases the politics, culture, and cuisine of the US/Mexico borderlands.

Across one border, two countries meet and merge in "La Frontera"

In her latest docuseries, Pati Jinich showcases the politics, culture, and cuisine of the US/Mexico borderlands.

from Good Food

Franco-Palestinian chef Fadi Kattan is on a mission to document and share Palestinian foods, traditions, and the work of home cooks.

Palestinian chef Fadi Kattan dreams of a world where he can share his food with everyone

Franco-Palestinian chef Fadi Kattan is on a mission to document and share Palestinian foods, traditions, and the work of home cooks.

from Good Food

Nicola Twilley takes a cold plunge into the history of refrigeration.

How refrigeration changed the way we eat

Nicola Twilley takes a cold plunge into the history of refrigeration.

from Good Food

Filmmaker Peter Byck casts a lens on the maverick farmers and scientists working to solve the climate crisis.

In 'Roots So Deep,' adaptive and traditional farmers work together, taking their lead from nature

Filmmaker Peter Byck casts a lens on the maverick farmers and scientists working to solve the climate crisis.

from Good Food

Chris Douridas guest hosts Morning Becomes Eclectic.

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: December 27, 2024

Chris Douridas guest hosts Morning Becomes Eclectic.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic