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At a summit today and Wednesday in LA, political leaders, activists, and philanthropists are discussing the challenges and needs facing immigrants.

At a summit today and Wednesday in LA, political leaders, activists, and philanthropists are discussing the challenges and needs facing immigrants.

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What’s driving toxic algae blooms that are poisoning CA animals?

Hundreds of sea lions and dolphins off the coast between Santa Barbara and San Luis Obisbo have died this month, likely due to toxic algae called “red tide.”

Hotel workers can't afford to live in LA, consider July 4 strike

Unionized hotel workers in Los Angeles and Orange Counties are demanding raises, saying they can no longer afford to live in the cities where they work.

BenDeLaCreme: Drag community is uniquely suited to fight political hate

BenDeLaCreme, a contestant on Hulu’s “Drag Me to Dinner,” talks about the legislative threats facing LGBTQ+ people, and offers support to young people.

KCRW Partner Screening: 'The Jewel Thief'

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

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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.

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.

 In-depth interviews with the most innovative & influential people in entertainment, art, and pop culture. Hosted by film critic Elvis Mitchell, at KCRW.com.

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In-depth interviews with the most innovative & influential people in entertainment, art, and pop culture. Hosted by film critic Elvis Mitchell, at KCRW.com.

 Unbelievably true stories of chance encounters that changed the world. A pair of mail-order shoes that led to the film The Outsiders. A secret road to a California paradise.

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Unbelievably true stories of chance encounters that changed the world. A pair of mail-order shoes that led to the film The Outsiders. A secret road to a California paradise.

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Fanatic! Hello from Melbourne, Australia. This is the venue I’m in tonight. I’m here tonight and tomorrow night. I had a good day of record hunting at Vicious Sloth yesterday.

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Metropolis playlist, June 24, 2023.

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Australia’s next big thing Hector Morlet drops “The Swimming Pool” just in time for the next big American summer holiday.

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Renowned Buddhist teacher and psychologist Tara Brach talks about the power of Buddhism in modern therapy.

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 How immigrants fare will determine LA’s future, says USC researcher

How immigrants fare will determine LA’s future, says USC researcher

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Hotel workers can't afford to live in LA, consider July 4 strike

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 11 terrific places to eat in Anaheim's Little Arabia

11 terrific places to eat in Anaheim's Little Arabia

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Mexico’s red peppers shortage means not enough Sriracha in US

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‘The Bear’ actor Lionel Boyce on getting hands on — in the studio and the kitchen — for season 2

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 ProPublica investigates Alito’s financial ties. The justice gives rebuttal in WSJ

ProPublica investigates Alito’s financial ties. The justice gives rebuttal in WSJ

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Is Vladimir Putin’s grasp on power as ironclad as it seemed?

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Gerrymandering, student loans in last week of SCOTUS term

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Today’s Top Tune: Bruno Major - ‘Columbo’

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 Music supervisor Randall Poster on working with Scorsese and recording birds

Music supervisor Randall Poster on working with Scorsese and recording birds

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 BenDeLaCreme: Drag community is uniquely suited to fight political hate

BenDeLaCreme: Drag community is uniquely suited to fight political hate

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Another Hollywood strike looms. Actors’ contract ends Friday

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

James Kim’s new podcast treats ‘every microphone like a camera’

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Little Arabia in Anaheim has long been a delicious culinary hub. Now, it's an official neighborhood. Here's how to eat your way through it.

11 terrific places to eat in Anaheim's Little Arabia

Little Arabia in Anaheim has long been a delicious culinary hub. Now, it's an official neighborhood. Here's how to eat your way through it.

from Good Food

Trained as a classical guitarist, multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Bruno Major returns with a dozen new narrative songs on his forthcoming album due July 21.

Today’s Top Tune: Bruno Major - ‘Columbo’

Trained as a classical guitarist, multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Bruno Major returns with a dozen new narrative songs on his forthcoming album due July 21.

from Today's Top Tune

One of the best ways to curb concerns about climate change is to change what you can control. That’s not as easy as it sounds. How do you start?

Want to fight climate change but don’t know where to start? Send us your questions

One of the best ways to curb concerns about climate change is to change what you can control. That’s not as easy as it sounds. How do you start?

from Greater LA

The original El Cholo, the Mexican restaurant in Mid-City, turns 100 this year. The dishes served by waiters in white shirts and black ties trace the history of a changing city.

LA’s iconic Mexican restaurant El Cholo turns 100

The original El Cholo, the Mexican restaurant in Mid-City, turns 100 this year. The dishes served by waiters in white shirts and black ties trace the history of a changing city.

from Greater LA

A drought in Mexico is driving a multi-year shortage of red peppers, which is needed to make Sriracha hot sauce. A bottle that used to be about $4 is now $20.

Mexico’s red peppers shortage means not enough Sriracha in US

A drought in Mexico is driving a multi-year shortage of red peppers, which is needed to make Sriracha hot sauce. A bottle that used to be about $4 is now $20.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The contract between Hollywood studios and actors is expiring at midnight Friday. SAG-AFTRA has received a strike authorization from its members and is now negotiating with studios.

Another Hollywood strike looms. Actors’ contract ends Friday

The contract between Hollywood studios and actors is expiring at midnight Friday. SAG-AFTRA has received a strike authorization from its members and is now negotiating with studios.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Justice Samuel Alito's undisclosed gifts became the subject of a ProPublica investigation.

ProPublica investigates Alito’s financial ties. The justice gives rebuttal in WSJ

Justice Samuel Alito's undisclosed gifts became the subject of a ProPublica investigation.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Little Dragon snag #1 by dropping “Tumbling Dice” ahead of new LP “Slugs of Love” (due July 7). Will this lead hold past our July 4 chart break? Stay tuned.

KCRW’s Top 30: Little Dragon tumble back to the top

Little Dragon snag #1 by dropping “Tumbling Dice” ahead of new LP “Slugs of Love” (due July 7). Will this lead hold past our July 4 chart break? Stay tuned.

from Music Special Programming

Not one, but TWO (back to back) Kool & The Gang cuts cuz we’re giving away tix to check ‘em out at The Hollywood Bowl.

MBE playlist June 27: Summer Madness

Not one, but TWO (back to back) Kool & The Gang cuts cuz we’re giving away tix to check ‘em out at The Hollywood Bowl.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

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.

LA-based artist Ceci Bastida sets her sights on what we all worry about, hope to have more of, and constantly work towards — that is: moola, scratch, or cabbage, no matter what you…

Today’s Top Tune: Ceci Bastida - ‘Dinero’ (Feat. Quetzal Flores and Martha Gonzalez)

LA-based artist Ceci Bastida sets her sights on what we all worry about, hope to have more of, and constantly work towards — that is: moola, scratch, or cabbage, no matter what you…

from Today's Top Tune

An infectious harmony of varied sounds and melodies that bridge cultures and genres.

José Galván's playlist, June 26, 2023

An infectious harmony of varied sounds and melodies that bridge cultures and genres.

from José Galván

Big Freedia and Ciara come correct on their new(ish) single “$100 Bill.”

FREAKS ONLY playlist June 26: Big Freedia’s guide to feeling yourself

Big Freedia and Ciara come correct on their new(ish) single “$100 Bill.”

from FREAKS ONLY

Many motels along Beach Blvd. are now known for prostitution and drug dealing. And so, Anaheim, Buena Park, and Stanton are looking to revitalize the strip.

Full of crime-ridden motels, Beach Boulevard gets a clean-up

Many motels along Beach Blvd. are now known for prostitution and drug dealing. And so, Anaheim, Buena Park, and Stanton are looking to revitalize the strip.

from Greater LA

A movement to bring tenant protections Southeast LA started with conversations about a very different topic — family planning.

These women are fighting to bring rent control to Southeast LA

A movement to bring tenant protections Southeast LA started with conversations about a very different topic — family planning.

from Greater LA

James Kim’s new fiction podcast “You Feeling This?” focuses on love and connections in LA. The stories are about real Angelenos who live in Montebello, Long Beach, and more.

James Kim’s new podcast treats ‘every microphone like a camera’

James Kim’s new fiction podcast “You Feeling This?” focuses on love and connections in LA. The stories are about real Angelenos who live in Montebello, Long Beach, and more.

from Greater LA

A raspy singing voice and steel guitar are essential to the songs of Nat Myers, who was raised in Kentucky by his Korean mom and white American dad. His new album is “Yellow Peril.”

‘Yellow Peril’ musician Nat Myers on being proud of his roots

A raspy singing voice and steel guitar are essential to the songs of Nat Myers, who was raised in Kentucky by his Korean mom and white American dad. His new album is “Yellow Peril.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Yevgeny Prigozhin, who leads the paramilitary force called the Wagner Group, led an open rebellion against President Putin’s military leadership over the weekend.

Is Vladimir Putin’s grasp on power as ironclad as it seemed?

Yevgeny Prigozhin, who leads the paramilitary force called the Wagner Group, led an open rebellion against President Putin’s military leadership over the weekend.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Supreme Court rejected the congressional map from Louisiana officials that only included one majority-Black district, allowing the state to redraw the map.

Gerrymandering, student loans in last week of SCOTUS term

The Supreme Court rejected the congressional map from Louisiana officials that only included one majority-Black district, allowing the state to redraw the map.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand