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Burbank Congressman Adam Schiff discusses potential criminal charges against Donald Trump, plus his relationship with Kevin McCarthy, and his serious consideration of a Senate run.

Burbank Congressman Adam Schiff discusses potential criminal charges against Donald Trump, plus his relationship with Kevin McCarthy, and his serious consideration of a Senate run.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

In new TV adaptation, ‘Kindred’ shows what happens when you forget the past

“Kindred,” Octavia Butler’s novel-turned-TV series, follows a young Black woman who lives in LA in the present but is hurtled back to Antebellum Maryland seemingly at random moments.

KCRW membership perks are better than ever

Donate today for your chance to win an iPhone 14 and a year of perks, like ticket presales and discounts, invitations to special events, KCRW’s New Year’s Guide to Tackling 2023, and…

As private jet traffic increases at Van Nuys Airport, locals fume

The U.S. economy shrank during the pandemic, but some industries thrived, including private air travel. Residents near Van Nuys Airport say it’s harming their health.

Drinking culture is changing. Try non-alcoholic wines for the holidays

Non-boozy drinks are becoming more popular this holiday season. Here are recommendations from Austin Hennelly of the bar Kato and Jill Barkley of the shop Soft Spirits.

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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.

 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.

The Treatment

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.

UnFictional

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

Dec. 20 2 hr, 48 min

FREAKS ONLY

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

Dec. 19 1 hr, 59 min

LeRoy Downs

A varied sonic experience to jazz, blending music, style, and culture.

Dec. 18 2 hr

Jason Kramer

Carefully curated music from around the world.

Dec. 18 2 hr

Jeremy Sole

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

Dec. 18 1 hr, 53 min

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Fanatic! As I’m writing to you, I’m listening to assorted Scott Walker tracks. That’s an interesting artist.

from Henry Rollins

Panelists discuss Kyrsten Sinema’s departure from the Democratic Party, what a plot to overthrow the government in Germany has in common with America’s far right and how social media…

from Left, Right & Center

Metropolis playlist December 17, 2022.

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FREAKS ONLY host Travis Holcombe stops by to introduce Charlotte Adigéry & Bolis Pupul KCRW Live From HQ, share his KCRW origin story, and bring ‘the funk.’

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 As private jet traffic increases at Van Nuys Airport, locals fume

As private jet traffic increases at Van Nuys Airport, locals fume

 Greater LA

After P-22’s death, how to improve lives of other LA wildlife?

 Greater LA

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for December 16, 2022

 David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report

Food & Drink

 Drinking culture is changing. Try non-alcoholic wines for the holidays

Drinking culture is changing. Try non-alcoholic wines for the holidays

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

More than a culinary spoof, 'The Menu' is a think piece on consumerism

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Baking simple French cakes in the home kitchen

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Politics

 Adam Schiff on holding DOJ accountable, early ‘relationship killer’ with McCarthy

Adam Schiff on holding DOJ accountable, early ‘relationship killer’ with McCarthy

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Will Trump be disqualified from running for president again if DOJ prosecutes him?

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

You know gay rights are mainstream when Biden picks up the Rainbow flag

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 NEIL FRANCES with PawPaw Rod: ‘High’

NEIL FRANCES with PawPaw Rod: ‘High’

 Today's Top Tune

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist, December 20, 2022

 Morning Becomes Eclectic

Eclectic 24

 Eclectic 24

Arts

 Using an iPad as a canvas: A tour of David Hockney’s new exhibit

Using an iPad as a canvas: A tour of David Hockney’s new exhibit

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Playing the status game, and why we can’t hide from it

 Life Examined

Ruben Östlund: ‘Working with Dolly De Leon, everything feels true’

 The Business

Entertainment

 In new TV adaptation, ‘Kindred’ shows what happens when you forget the past

In new TV adaptation, ‘Kindred’ shows what happens when you forget the past

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Treat: Cartoonists Gilbert and Jaime Hernandez on ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ and ‘To Kill a Mockingbird'

 The Treatment

Producer Jerry Bruckheimer on the emotion in “Top Gun: Maverick”

 The Treatment

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British artist David Hockney has a new exhibition at the LA Louver gallery in Venice. It includes rich paintings of nature, all created on an iPad.

Using an iPad as a canvas: A tour of David Hockney’s new exhibit

British artist David Hockney has a new exhibition at the LA Louver gallery in Venice. It includes rich paintings of nature, all created on an iPad.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist, December 20, 2022

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

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.

2022 was good for one of our favorites, LA duo NEIL FRANCES.

NEIL FRANCES with PawPaw Rod: ‘High’

2022 was good for one of our favorites, LA duo NEIL FRANCES.

from Today's Top Tune

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.

New music. Emerging artists. No boundaries. Served fresh every weeknight, 8-10pm.

Travis Holcombe's playlist, December 19, 2022

New music. Emerging artists. No boundaries. Served fresh every weeknight, 8-10pm.

from FREAKS ONLY

P-22, the mountain lion who lived alone around Griffith Park, was euthanized over the weekend. As people are mourning, what will happen with his remains and legacy?

After P-22’s death, how to improve lives of other LA wildlife?

P-22, the mountain lion who lived alone around Griffith Park, was euthanized over the weekend. As people are mourning, what will happen with his remains and legacy?

from Greater LA

Fentanyl overdose is now the leading cause of death for Americans ages 18-49, and the federal government failed to see it coming.

Why is US government so behind in fighting fentanyl crisis?

Fentanyl overdose is now the leading cause of death for Americans ages 18-49, and the federal government failed to see it coming.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Lionel Messi guided Argentina to a nail-biter win in the FIFA World Cup final. It’s helped cement his legacy as one of the greatest players in soccer history.

After winning World Cup Qatar, expect Lionel Messi to come to US

Lionel Messi guided Argentina to a nail-biter win in the FIFA World Cup final. It’s helped cement his legacy as one of the greatest players in soccer history.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

When musician Fantastic Negrito researched his family history during the pandemic, he discovered a 300-year-old interracial love story and siblings he didn’t know about.

Replay: Fantastic Negrito’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ family secret inspired new album

When musician Fantastic Negrito researched his family history during the pandemic, he discovered a 300-year-old interracial love story and siblings he didn’t know about.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The January 6 committee’s final televised session is today. It's also expected to make a criminal referral of former President Donald Trump to the Justice Department.

Will Trump be disqualified from running for president again if DOJ prosecutes him?

The January 6 committee’s final televised session is today. It's also expected to make a criminal referral of former President Donald Trump to the Justice Department.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

A short set packs a punch with your daily free download, your chance at Maggie Rogers tix, and an iPhone 14. Plus, Masego’s latest alongside lowkey classics.

MBE Dec. 19: Masego’s latest heat, FREE iPhone 14, lowkey classic cuts

A short set packs a punch with your daily free download, your chance at Maggie Rogers tix, and an iPhone 14. Plus, Masego’s latest alongside lowkey classics.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for December 16, 2022.

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for December 16, 2022

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for December 16, 2022.

from David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report

Over the past few years, singer, songwriter, and producer Cé Cicada has been fine-tuning music inspired by his love of the bass and Caribbean melodies.

Cé Cicada: ‘Mestiza’

Over the past few years, singer, songwriter, and producer Cé Cicada has been fine-tuning music inspired by his love of the bass and Caribbean melodies.

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, December 18, 2022

"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, December 18, 2022

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, December 18, 2022

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, December 18, 2022

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…

from Raul Campos