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National Public Radio's morning newsmagazine hosted by Leila Fadel, Steve Inskeep, A Martinez and Michel Martin.

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12:00AM - 06:00AM

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Morning Edition

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Featured Shows

Morning Becomes Eclectic

Music

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

Bookworm

Society & Culture

Bookworm, a premier literary talk show providing intellectual, accessible, and provocative literary conversations. Hosted by Michael Silverblatt at KCRW.com.

Left, Right & Center

News

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.

Bent by Nature

Music

She was the most influential American DJ you’ve never heard of. Deirdre O’Donoghue was a vital force in the musical underground of the 1980s. Countless artists crammed into her studio to perform live on her late-night show, “SNAP!” on KCRW.

Press Play with Madeleine Brand

News

Madeleine Brand hosts Press Play, examining the latest ideas and trends shaping our world and Los Angeles. Streaming & podcast daily at KCRW.com.

The Treatment

Society & Culture

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

UnFictional

Society & Culture

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. The day LA and smog first met. Stories that will stick in your head like a memory. It’s UnFictional, hosted by Bob Carlson.

FREAKS ONLY

Music

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

Greater LA

News

Host Steve Chiotakis connects you to the people and places of Southern California.

Good Food

Society & Culture

Evan Kleiman explores current events, social phenomena, history and culture through the lens of food.

To the Point

News

A weekly reality-check on the issues Americans care about most. Host Warren Olney draws on his decades of experience to explore the people and issues shaping – and disrupting - our world. How did everything change so fast? Where are we headed? The conversations are informal, edgy and always informative. If Warren's asking, you want to know the answer.

Today's Top Tune

Music

Today's Top Tune is a free weekday download of standout songs, including advance releases, exclusive live tracks, remixes, and new artists, at KCRW.com.