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Joel Wachs, who sat on the LA City Council from 1971 to 2001, explains the dramatic shift in LA politics during the 1970s, and why he chose to stay closeted for most of his life.

Joel Wachs, who sat on the LA City Council from 1971 to 2001, explains the dramatic shift in LA politics during the 1970s, and why he chose to stay closeted for most of his life.

from Greater LA

Filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson on ‘Licorice Pizza,’ growing up in LA at a time of innocence and mystery

Paul Thomas Anderson looks back on growing up in LA and realizing he didn’t need to go to film school to make movies, and explains why winning awards is the last thing on his mind when…

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.

War: ‘Why Can’t We Be Friends?’

Believe it or not, Los Angeles funk outfit War began their musical revolution 50 years ago, churning hit after hit with songs like “Low Rider,” “The World Is A Ghetto,” and a bevy of…

John Moses's playlist, November 28, 2021

Cosmic breaks, cinematic soundscapes and ethereal outtakes, dipping and weaving between the folds.

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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.

 In a political media landscape dominated by white men, “Our Body Politic” will be a source of news by and for Black women and women of color.

Our Body Politic

In a political media landscape dominated by white men, “Our Body Politic” will be a source of news by and for Black women and women of color.

 Each week, Sam Sanders interviews people in the culture who deserve your attention. Plus weekly wraps of the news with other journalists.

It's Been a Minute with Sam Sanders

Each week, Sam Sanders interviews people in the culture who deserve your attention. Plus weekly wraps of the news with other journalists.

 Henry Rollins hosts a mix of all kinds, from all over and all time.

Henry Rollins

Henry Rollins hosts a mix of all kinds, from all over and all time.

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Nassir Nassirzadeh

Indie found sounds, nostalgic guilty pleasures, and introspective piano solos to help you feel deeply and move freely through life.

Nov. 28 3 hr

Henry Rollins

Henry Rollins hosts a mix of all kinds, from all over and all time.

Nov. 27 2 hr

Metropolis

The hypnotic pulse of current & classic dance music, including exclusive guest mixes.

Nov. 27 1 hr, 55 min

Dan Wilcox

Unearthing new discoveries, remixes and rarities, b-sides and lost classics.

Nov. 27 1 hr, 59 min

Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras

A soulful rhythmic journey through time and space... sonic love notes from cities to mountain tops, to the heart of the tropics and into the cosmos.

Nov. 27 2 hr, 49 min

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My dream of being a DJ came true! KCRW is giving me my very own radio show! It’ll be one awesome hour of crazy-good FUN!!

from Music Special Programming

Other states are obsessed with California and its policies, which is a way to show their love, according to Joe Mathews.

from Zócalo's Connecting California

It’s not RICO, but this is the final episode of All The Presidents’ Lawyers.

from All the Presidents' Lawyers

Josh Barro, Elizabeth Bruenig and Ross Douthat talk about the Rittenhouse verdict.

from Left, Right & Center

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 David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for November 26, 2021

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for November 26, 2021

 David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report

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 David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for November 24, 2021

 David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report

Food & Drink

 Quentin Tarantino on food and power in film

Quentin Tarantino on food and power in film

 Good Food

Striking a balance of joy and pain in ‘Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain’

 Good Food

Nicolas Cage searches for his stolen companion animal in ‘Pig’

 Good Food

Politics

 Joel Wachs on his early political career portrayed in ‘Licorice Pizza’

Joel Wachs on his early political career portrayed in ‘Licorice Pizza’

 Greater LA

California lives rent-free in the minds of other Americans, says Joe Mathews

 Zócalo's Connecting California

All The Presidents’ Lawyers: The ‘Where Are They Now?’ Episode

 All the Presidents' Lawyers

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 Eclectic 24

Eclectic 24

 Eclectic 24

War: ‘Why Can’t We Be Friends?’

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John Moses's playlist, November 28, 2021

 John Moses

Arts

 Filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson on ‘Licorice Pizza,’ growing up in LA at a time of innocence and mystery

Filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson on ‘Licorice Pizza,’ growing up in LA at a time of innocence and mystery

 Greater LA

‘Tinderbox’: New book goes behind the scenes at HBO, where executives play their own ‘Game of Thrones’

 The Business

With ‘Red Notice,’ Netflix hopes to become home for blockbusters

 Hollywood Breakdown

Entertainment

 Cultural and spiritual pride in Native American foodways is focus of ‘Gather’ film

Cultural and spiritual pride in Native American foodways is focus of ‘Gather’ film

 Good Food

A powerful immigrant food story in Pixar’s ‘Bao’

 Good Food

Can Netflix become the new home of blockbusters?

 The Business

This Week on KCRW

"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, November 28, 2021

"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, November 28, 2021

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

Jeremy Sole hosts a sonic trip through the past, present and future of Roots music. Listen On-Demand to the latest show.

Jeremy Sole's playlist, November 28, 2021

Jeremy Sole hosts a sonic trip through the past, present and future of Roots music. Listen On-Demand to the latest show.

from Jeremy Sole

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

José Galván's playlist, November 28, 2021

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

from José Galván

New releases in all genres.

Chris Douridas' playlist, November 28, 2021

New releases in all genres.

from Chris Douridas

Why aren’t patients given useful information on the effectiveness of medications?

How do we know if a drug works?

Why aren’t patients given useful information on the effectiveness of medications?

from Second Opinion

Indie found sounds, nostalgic guilty pleasures, and introspective piano solos to help you feel deeply and move freely through life.

Nassir Nassirzadeh's playlist November 28, 2021

Indie found sounds, nostalgic guilty pleasures, and introspective piano solos to help you feel deeply and move freely through life.

from Nassir Nassirzadeh

Fanatic! I hope you survived the last few days. I had a sandwich and some Gatorade I bought the night before at a grocery store.

KCRW Broadcast 661

Fanatic! I hope you survived the last few days. I had a sandwich and some Gatorade I bought the night before at a grocery store.

from Henry Rollins

Metropolis playlist, November 27, 2021.

Metropolis playlist, November 27, 2021

Metropolis playlist, November 27, 2021.

from Metropolis

Unearthing new discoveries, remixes and rarities, b-sides and lost classics.

Dan Wilcox's playlist, November 27, 2021

Unearthing new discoveries, remixes and rarities, b-sides and lost classics.

from Dan Wilcox

A soulful rhythmic journey through time and space... sonic love notes from cities to mountain tops, to the heart of the tropics and into the cosmos.

Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras' playlist, November 27, 2021

A soulful rhythmic journey through time and space... sonic love notes from cities to mountain tops, to the heart of the tropics and into the cosmos.

from Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras

Anne Litt hosts unexpected choices in progressive pop and new rhythms.

Anne Litt's playlist, November 27, 2021

Anne Litt hosts unexpected choices in progressive pop and new rhythms.

from Anne Litt

Jonathan Bastian talks with Susan Orlean about our love and relationship with animals.

Why humans love, use, and abuse animals

Jonathan Bastian talks with Susan Orlean about our love and relationship with animals.

from Life Examined

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.

Listen to Scott Dallavo's latest show.

Scott Dallavo's playlist, November 27, 2021

Listen to Scott Dallavo's latest show.

from Scott Dallavo

House, disco, trip hop, oldies and all of the deep cuts in between.

SiLVA's playlist, November 26, 2021

House, disco, trip hop, oldies and all of the deep cuts in between.

from SiLVA

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

Travis Holcombe's playlist, November 26, 2021

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

from FREAKS ONLY

Elvis Mitchell interviewed Quentin Tarantino on The Treatment about how the filmmaker uses food as a symbol of power in his movies.

Quentin Tarantino on food and power in film

Elvis Mitchell interviewed Quentin Tarantino on The Treatment about how the filmmaker uses food as a symbol of power in his movies.

from Good Food