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Left, Right & CenterThe shutdown is over - but the fighting isn’t
Is the shutdown ending positive? Depends on who you ask. Same-sex marriage avoids Roe’s fate. The Epstein files take center stage again.
Good FoodSurveying "sushi row" and its spectacular seafood
Plus: Brazil's multicultural cuisine, Andrew Zimmern's seafood recipes, and a farmers market salad that screams autumn.
Weekend Film ReviewsWeekend Film Reviews: 'The Running Man,' 'Jay Kelly,' 'Sirāt'
A new Noah Baumbach movie tries to channel Federico Fellini with a story about an aging movie star questioning his life choices.
The Sam Sanders ShowSamin Nosrat: Do Dinner Parties have Healing Powers?
Plus, Samin dishes on how she built a life beyond food.
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54 Ultra: KCRW Live From HQ
New Jersey’s 54 Ultra brought next-gen soul and groove to KCRW’s Annenberg Performance Studio, delivering a set that moved from the viral sway of “Heaven Knows” to the lush, Latin-tinged pulse of “Where Are You.” Silky, magnetic, and full of easy charm, 54 Ultra proved why their sound is leading neo-soul’s newest wave. 
KCRW ReportsCinerama Dome reopening? Film buffs hope so
The company that owns the property recently filed for an alcohol permit.
Question Everything'We Don't Hate Journalists Enough': The Story of an F-ed Up Deepfake
When a deepfake porn video of journalist Julia Mengolini goes viral, the president of Argentina joins the pile-on with vicious attacks on social media.
The Sam Sanders ShowMichael Lewis on 'The Big Short' & the Big Picture of Today’s Politics
Sam chats with author and journalist Michael Lewis for the 15th anniversary of his seminal book The Big Short.
KCRW ReportsRobot sales team pitches worker bots to the service industry
KCRW follows a robot salesman to Santa Ana where he shows a hotel manager how his floor-cleaning robot can do a human's job.
Press Play with Madeleine BrandThe 100-year history of motels from architectural gems to ‘hot pillow joints’
Plus, what Gov. Gavin Newsom hopes to get out of the COP30 climate conference, Inspector General Max Huntsman on LA County jail conditions, and what to see (or skip) on TV this fall.
The Business‘The Alabama Solution’ filmmakers on exposing America’s prison crisis
Kim Masters talks with documentarians Andrew Jarecki and Charlotte Kaufman about their film, The Alabama Solution. Plus, Masters is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to break down the latest updates on a potential Warner Bros. sale.
KCRW ReportsGustavo Arellano: Prop 50 changes Orange County politics
Under the voter approved measure, a progressive Democrat will represent Huntington Beach.- Question Everything
A Government Whistleblower Trusts a Newsroom, Ends Up in Prison
A whistleblower trusted the press, and got burned. Reality Winner tells Ira Glass how The Intercept’s mistake changed her life.
Press Play with Madeleine Brand‘Electric Nebraska’: Springsteen album that never was…until now
Plus, the latest legal fight over SNAP benefits and cases the Supreme Court will (and won’t) take up, travel chaos continues at airports, and how criticism is changing as legacy media cuts back.
The Sam Sanders ShowThey Let Him Say What?! with Jay Jurden
Sam chats with comedian Jay Jurden about his debut special Yes Ma’am.
Second OpinionWhy Refugee Food Assistance Is an Investment, Not a Handout
What happens when the world's richest country tells its most vulnerable newcomers they're on their own for food?
KCRW ReportsMarc Maron deals with grief on stage in new documentary
The comedian opens up about losing his partner in Are We Good?
Good FoodInstant ramen gets a gourmet upgrade
Plus: Dorie Greenspan's latest recipes, fighting food misinformation with science, and fun ways to use pomegranates.
Weekend Film ReviewsWeekend Film Reviews: 'Christy,' 'Die My Love,' 'Predator: Badlands'
Oscar bait, and a surprisingly good Predator sequel. Witney Seibold and Christy Lemire weigh in on this week's releases.
Left, Right & CenterDid anyone learn anything from the 2025 elections?
Are there big lessons for both parties after this week’s elections? We’ll discuss some of the major takeaways as attention turns towards the 2026 midterms.
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Wet Leg: KCRW Live From HQ
Isle of Wight band Wet Leg brought their sharp-edged sound and wry lyricism to KCRW’s Annenberg Performance Studio for a five-track session just before landing a streak of nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards. Hit play for an understated performance of irreverent indie rock, straight from KCRW HQ. 
KCRW Reports'Men didn't take us seriously' - Sen. Boxer on Rep. Pelosi
Former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will not seek reelection next year. Her longtime colleague, former California Senator Barbara Boxer, reflects on how Pelosi upended Congress.
KCRW ReportsAt the Cozy Inn, bar crowds roll in at 6 a.m.
Thanks to a now-viral TikTok, Saturday mornings at Culver City’s Cozy Inn are as busy as a Friday or Saturday night.- The Sam Sanders Show
Is Rap Music Dead? with Broken Record’s Justin Richmond
Sam chats with music journalist Justin Richmond about the state of hip hop. 
KCRW ReportsDOJ's plan to monitor LA election is a bust so far
KCRW visits LA County's ballot processing site in City of Industry, where county officials point out live cams allow anyone to watch the vote count on livestream.
Press Play with Madeleine BrandHow famed war photographer Lynsey Addario balances work, home life
Plus, California voters approve a plan to redraw the state’s Congressional map, campaigning against trans rights backfires for Republican gubernatorial candidates, and the photography of Sister Corita Kent.
KCRW ReportsWhat changes in SoCal under the new Prop 50 map?
Californians approved Proposition 50 this week to redraw the state’s congressional districts. Pomona College politics professor Sara Sadhwani breaks down who the new map will either help or hurt.
KCRW ReportsMusic exec lost it all in fires, made a record 2 days later
Meet Wild Records label founder Reb Kennedy: "I couldn’t be weak, because I had people who depended on me and people who needed to see me being strong."
Press Play with Madeleine BrandSuccession’s Matthew Macfadyen: Presidential assassin character ‘less calculating than Tom’
Plus, President Trump claims the War Powers Resolution doesn't apply to strikes against alleged drug cartel members in the Caribbean, how Vice President Dick Cheney redefined executive power, and Obamacare enrollees make hard healthcare choices as premiums are set to rise.
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Today's Top Tune
A free weekday download of standout songs, including advance releases, exclusive live tracks recorded at KCRW, remixes, and an introduction to new artists on our radar.
Morning Becomes EclecticMorning Becomes Eclectic Playlist: November 14, 2025
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Resident DJRESIDENT DJ 006: MOON BOOTS
Musician/DJ Peter Dougherty (aka Moon Boots) presents his KCRW Resident DJ series for November 2025 with a themed series of four mixes based on the moon cycle. This week, he offers the Waning Moon mix, featuring tracks by Patrice Rushen, Siedah Garrett, Psychemagik, and more. (Moon illustrations by Mylene Tolentino.)- Live From
54 Ultra: KCRW Live From HQ
New Jersey’s 54 Ultra brought next-gen soul and groove to KCRW’s Annenberg Performance Studio, delivering a set that moved from the viral sway of “Heaven Knows” to the lush, Latin-tinged pulse of “Where Are You.” Silky, magnetic, and full of easy charm, 54 Ultra proved why their sound is leading neo-soul’s newest wave. 
Morning Becomes EclecticMorning Becomes Eclectic Playlist: November 13, 2025 (with Special Guest Rufus Wainwright)
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Ro "Wyldeflower" ContrerasRocio "Wyldeflower" Contreras' Playlist: November 12, 2025
A globe-trotting journey through new and classic rhythms.
Hand-Picked Music5 Songs to Hear This Week: November 11, 2025
New music from Spain's Rosalía, and Nathy Peluso, LA's The Two Lips and Sudan Archives, plus a new track from keiyaA
Nassir NassirzadehNassir Nassirzadeh's playlist: November 9, 2025
Soulful grooves, fresh remixes, Latin rhythms, and rock.
Dan WilcoxDan Wilcox's playlist: November 9, 2025
New discoveries, remixes, rarities, b-sides, and classics.
Raul CamposRaul Campos' playlist: November 9, 2025
Soulful grooves, fresh remixes, Latin rhythms, and rock.
Chris DouridasChris Douridas' playlist: November 9, 2025
Genre-defying sounds, from fresh cuts to timeless gems.
John TejadaJohn Tejada's playlist: November 8, 2025
John Tejada crafts seamless journeys through electronic music, blending deep cuts and future sounds to connect the underground's past with its evolving future.
MetropolisMetropolis Playlist: November 8, 2025 (Guest Mix from Felsmann + Tiley)
Jason Bentley captures a hypnotic pulse of modern city life.
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Raul Campos' playlist November 8, 2025
Soulful grooves, fresh remixes, Latin rhythms, and rock. 
Anne LittAnne Litt's playlist: November 8, 2025
New rhythms. Sonic memory lanes. Everything else in between.
LUXXURYLUXXURY's playlist: November 7, 2025
LUXXURY mixes dance, rock & post-punk, playing remixes and dubbed out edits of vintage classics, hidden gems of funk, and dusty disco discoveries.
Resident DJRESIDENT DJ 005: MOON BOOTS
Musician/DJ Peter Dougherty (aka Moon Boots) presents his KCRW Resident DJ series for November 2025 with a themed series of four mixes based on the moon cycle. This week, he offers the Full Moon mix, featuring tracks by Confidence Man, Skream, Cody Currie, Tony Romera, and more.
Morning Becomes EclecticMorning Becomes Eclectic playlist: November 7, 2025 (with Special Guest Charlotte de Witte)
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Morning Becomes EclecticMorning Becomes Eclectic playlist: November 5, 2025 (with Special Guest Kevin Parker from Tame Impala)
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Hand-Picked Music5 Songs to Hear This Week: November 4, 2025
Songs from School Night's Kelcey Ayer, Crash Richard & Katie Alice Greer, plus songs from Substance Festival's Geneva Jacuzzi & Sacred Skin.
Morning Becomes EclecticMorning Becomes Eclectic playlist: November 4, 2025
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Morning Becomes EclecticMorning Becomes Eclectic playlist: November 3, 2025
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
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Resident DJ
Moon Boots drops original mixes just for KCRW. Every Friday in November.
LUXXURY
LUXXURY mixes dance, rock & post-punk, playing remixes and dubbed out edits of vintage classics, hidden gems of funk, and dusty disco discoveries.John Tejada
John Tejada crafts seamless journeys through electronic music, blending deep cuts and future sounds to connect the underground's past with its evolving future.Morning Becomes Eclectic
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Henry Rollins
A mix of all kinds, from all over and all time.
Metropolis
Jason Bentley captures a hypnotic pulse of modern city life.
Anne Litt
New rhythms. Sonic memory lanes. Everything else in between.
Chris Douridas
Genre-defying sounds, from fresh cuts to timeless gems.
Raul Campos
Soulful grooves, fresh remixes, Latin rhythms, and rock.
SiLVA
A dance-forward mix spanning all genres.
Tyler Boudreaux
Part wax. Part digital. Pure heat.Dan Wilcox
New discoveries, remixes, rarities, b-sides, and classics.
LeRoy Downs
Exploring the multitudes contained within jazz.Francesca Harding
Music to make you feel.Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras
A globe-trotting journey through new and classic rhythms.
Nassir Nassirzadeh
Indie found sounds, nostalgic guilty pleasures, and introspective piano solos to help you feel deeply and move freely through life.
KCRW Original Shows & Podcasts
Left, Right & Center
Different takes. Same table.
Good Food
We’ll feed your belly and your curiosity.
The Sam Sanders Show
Big questions & hot takes on pop culture.
Question Everything
From the frontlines of the war over truth.
New episodes every Thursday.
The Business
Inside Hollywood with all the deals, drama, and decision-makers.
The Treatment
The most interesting and influential figures in entertainment.
Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Host Madeleine Brand looks at news, culture and emerging trends through the lens of Los Angeles.
KCRW Reports
Original reporting and interviews bring you the stories of LA.
Lost Notes
This season on Lost Notes: Groupies. Women of the Sunset Strip from the Pill to Punk.
Weekend Film Reviews
The best film reviewers in the business give you recommendations on what to see and what to skip each week.
Bodies
Each episode of this documentary series begins with a medical mystery. Sometimes the sickness is in the body, and sometimes the sickness is in the system. Once you peel back the layers, more questions emerge. Created by Allison Behringer and supported by KCRW.
Life Examined
KCRW's Life Examined is a one-hour weekly show exploring science, philosophy, faith — and finding meaning in the modern world. The show is hosted by Jonathan Bastian. Please tune in Sundays at 9 a.m., or find it as a podcast.
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