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Heat waves are among the deadliest natural disasters. Shade is a vital defense. But in cities like LA, it’s treated as a privilege, not a right.

Heat waves are among the deadliest natural disasters. Shade is a vital defense. But in cities like LA, it’s treated as a privilege, not a right.

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Amanda Knox’s case is well known. What is Hulu’s new series trying to achieve?

A new Hulu series revisits the story of Amanda Knox, the American college student studying abroad who was accused of killing her roommate.

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Following the lengthy process of Paramount Global’s recent merger with David Ellison’s Skydance, former leader Shari Redstone unpacks the details in the NYT.

Any which whey: America's protein obsession

Whey, the liquid byproduct of making cheese, was once considered waste.

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: August 27, 2025

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 Left Right & Center is for listeners who feel like people on the other side of the political divide are on Mars.

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Left Right & Center is for listeners who feel like people on the other side of the political divide are on Mars.

 Reporter Brian Reed re-examines everything about journalism, the profession he thought he knew. In the middle of making his second hit podcast, Brian got sued. Accused.

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Reporter Brian Reed re-examines everything about journalism, the profession he thought he knew. In the middle of making his second hit podcast, Brian got sued. Accused.

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 Living in LA taught Josh Groban the power of performing arts

Living in LA taught Josh Groban the power of performing arts

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Back to school with UCLA's Food Studies program

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State of anxiety in UCLA labs amid massive funding cuts

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 Any which whey: America's protein obsession

Any which whey: America's protein obsession

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 Bribes, corruption: OC Democratic powerbroker faces jailtime

Bribes, corruption: OC Democratic powerbroker faces jailtime

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It’s still anyone’s game in the CA governor's race. Might Caruso jump in?

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How redistricting wars could reshape Congress

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Jason Segel on learning from consummate pros Judd Apatow & Bill Lawrence

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 Amanda Knox’s case is well known. What is Hulu’s new series trying to achieve?

Amanda Knox’s case is well known. What is Hulu’s new series trying to achieve?

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Men I Trust are winding their way through the USA on their biggest tour yet.

Today’s Top Tune: Men I Trust – ‘Come Back Down’

Men I Trust are winding their way through the USA on their biggest tour yet.

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Being around LA’s culture of the humanities inspired Josh Groban as a young performer. Now, he takes center stage with the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl.

Living in LA taught Josh Groban the power of performing arts

Being around LA’s culture of the humanities inspired Josh Groban as a young performer. Now, he takes center stage with the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl.

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A federal judge sentenced Melehat Rafiei, the former head of Orange County’s Democratic Party, to six months in jail for attempted wire fraud.

Bribes, corruption: OC Democratic powerbroker faces jailtime

A federal judge sentenced Melehat Rafiei, the former head of Orange County’s Democratic Party, to six months in jail for attempted wire fraud.

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Music to make you feel.

Francesca Harding's playlist, August 26, 2025

Music to make you feel.

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New music. Emerging artists. No boundaries. Served fresh every weeknight, 8-10pm, only on FREAKS ONLY by Travis Holcombe.

FREAKS ONLY playlist: August 26, 2025

New music. Emerging artists. No boundaries. Served fresh every weeknight, 8-10pm, only on FREAKS ONLY by Travis Holcombe.

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New single "Lazy" earns SoCal trio Automatic an *automatic* no. 1 placement.

KCRW’s Top 30: Automatic, KAYTRANADA, Twin Shadow

New single "Lazy" earns SoCal trio Automatic an *automatic* no. 1 placement.

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The colonial-era Mercator map distorts continental size, making Africa look smaller than it is. The 55-nation African Union joins the push to embrace a new world map.

Why Africa – and some cartographers – want to overhaul the world map

The colonial-era Mercator map distorts continental size, making Africa look smaller than it is. The 55-nation African Union joins the push to embrace a new world map.

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After Kamala Harris declined to run, the crowded field lacks a clear frontrunner. Former Congresswoman Katie Porter has a slight edge, but Rick Caruso could shake up the race.

It’s still anyone’s game in the CA governor's race. Might Caruso jump in?

After Kamala Harris declined to run, the crowded field lacks a clear frontrunner. Former Congresswoman Katie Porter has a slight edge, but Rick Caruso could shake up the race.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

KCRW's signature music program, Morning Becomes Eclectic, is hosted by Novena Carmel and features a thoughtfully curated mix of new releases, timeless classics, offbeat gems, live…

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: August 26, 2025

KCRW's signature music program, Morning Becomes Eclectic, is hosted by Novena Carmel and features a thoughtfully curated mix of new releases, timeless classics, offbeat gems, live…

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

In just a few days, Big Wild (aka Jackson Stell) will release the vibrant new album Wild Child (Aug. 29).

Today’s Top Tune: Big Wild – ‘Too Loud’ (feat. Phantogram)

In just a few days, Big Wild (aka Jackson Stell) will release the vibrant new album Wild Child (Aug. 29).

from Today's Top Tune

A new competition is asking university students to try and reinvent shade. The winning designs will be integrated into the city ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics.

Students to reinvent shade to cool down LA before Olympics

A new competition is asking university students to try and reinvent shade. The winning designs will be integrated into the city ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics.

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Bardo (founding member of Chicano Batman) pops by during the first hour to discuss his debut solo LP "Transformation Time." Plus, he shares some favorite tunes.

José Galván's playlist, Aug. 25: Bardo Guest DJs & talks 'Transformation Time'

Bardo (founding member of Chicano Batman) pops by during the first hour to discuss his debut solo LP "Transformation Time." Plus, he shares some favorite tunes.

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New music. Emerging artists. No boundaries. Served fresh every weeknight, 8-10pm, only on FREAKS ONLY by Travis Holcombe.

FREAKS ONLY playlist: August 25, 2025

New music. Emerging artists. No boundaries. Served fresh every weeknight, 8-10pm, only on FREAKS ONLY by Travis Holcombe.

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Terry Riley is known for creating minimalist music, which influenced artists across genres, including ambient, electronic, pop, and rock. On Sept.

Terry Riley gave the world minimalist music. At 90, he’s still performing

Terry Riley is known for creating minimalist music, which influenced artists across genres, including ambient, electronic, pop, and rock. On Sept.

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States are redrawing congressional maps in an aggressive battle for control. Texas and California are leading the charge, sparking a partisan fight leading up to the midterm elections.

How redistricting wars could reshape Congress

States are redrawing congressional maps in an aggressive battle for control. Texas and California are leading the charge, sparking a partisan fight leading up to the midterm elections.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Kilmar Abrego Garcia was wrongly deported to a Salvadoran prison. Now the Trump administration is trying to send him to Uganda.

From El Salvador to Uganda? Abrego Garcia faces second deportation

Kilmar Abrego Garcia was wrongly deported to a Salvadoran prison. Now the Trump administration is trying to send him to Uganda.

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President Trump has said he wants to get rid of FEMA and shift relief responsibility to the states. FEMA employees say this leaves the U.S. unprepared for the next Hurricane Katrina.

20 years after Katrina, FEMA is under threat

President Trump has said he wants to get rid of FEMA and shift relief responsibility to the states. FEMA employees say this leaves the U.S. unprepared for the next Hurricane Katrina.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

KCRW's signature music program, Morning Becomes Eclectic, is hosted by Novena Carmel and features a thoughtfully curated mix of new releases, timeless classics, offbeat gems, live…

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: August 25, 2025

KCRW's signature music program, Morning Becomes Eclectic, is hosted by Novena Carmel and features a thoughtfully curated mix of new releases, timeless classics, offbeat gems, live…

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