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LA County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl talks about this COVID-19 surge, balancing the health crisis with the economic crisis, possible fines for not wearing masks, and mixed messaging…

LA County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl talks about this COVID-19 surge, balancing the health crisis with the economic crisis, possible fines for not wearing masks, and mixed messaging between the city and county over testing.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Celebrating July 4? Follow these COVID-19 safety rules

“What’s going to happen is in our control.…The Fourth of July is associated with lots of partying and drinking, and that sort of leads to some opportunities for poor judgment,” says…

Garth Trinidad's playlist, July 3, 2020

An international mix of future soul, deep dance, indie rock, and jazz.

Freeform Fridays: Paul McCartney’s touring DJ Chris Holmes spins one-of-a-kind remixed Beatles set

This week on Freeform Friday, we are thrilled to welcome the touring DJ for Paul McCartney, Chris Holmes.

John Moses' playlist, July 3, 2020

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.

 Los Angeles is having an identity crisis. City officials tout new development and shiny commuter trains, while longtime residents are doing all they can to hang on to home.

There Goes the Neighborhood

Los Angeles is having an identity crisis. City officials tout new development and shiny commuter trains, while longtime residents are doing all they can to hang on to home.

 Los Angeles County is spending hundreds of millions of dollars a year to combat homelessness. Yet the problem is getting worse. Why?

Samaritans

Los Angeles County is spending hundreds of millions of dollars a year to combat homelessness. Yet the problem is getting worse. Why?

 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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Henry Rollins

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

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Morning Becomes Eclectic

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

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Garth Trinidad

An international mix of future soul, deep dance, indie rock, and jazz.

Jul. 02 3 hr

The Fink + Forty Show

Two of Berlin's most informed tastemakers take us on a weekly journey soundtracked by what is rocking the hippest city on earth right now.

Jun. 29 57 min

Henry Rollins

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

Jun. 28 1 hr, 59 min

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KCRW's signature music program features new releases, live performances, and artist interviews guest hosted by Anne Litt.

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In 2012, English electronic dance legends, Orbital, emerged from an 8-year hiatus with a new album “Wonky.” KCRW DJ Mario Cotto recalls ‘totally losing his marbles’ during the set.

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Read this post from Josh Barro about new changes on Left, Right & Center.

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Josh Barro and Ken White talk about Mary Trump’s tell-all book, Roger Stone’s orders from the judge and whether Sidney Powell and Jay Clayton are good lawyers.

from LRC Presents: All the President's Lawyers

Los Angeles

 ‘People in LA County flunked.’ Sheila Kuehl on the return COVID closures

‘People in LA County flunked.’ Sheila Kuehl on the return COVID closures

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for July 3, 2020

 David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report

NBA prepares for ‘bubble season’ while MLB starts spring training in summer

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Food & Drink

 The food of famed folklorist Zora Neale Hurston

The food of famed folklorist Zora Neale Hurston

 Good Food

‘The Green Book’ mapped safe spaces for Black travelers. This documentarian visited 5,000 of them

 Good Food

Challenging the status quo of America’s agrarian identity

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Politics

 Will it change us?

Will it change us?

 Left, Right & Center

John Fremont played a key role in California becoming a state

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Great Con of American Patriotism

 Scheer Intelligence

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 Garth Trinidad's playlist, July 3, 2020

Garth Trinidad's playlist, July 3, 2020

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Freeform Fridays: Paul McCartney’s touring DJ Chris Holmes spins one-of-a-kind remixed Beatles set

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John Moses' playlist, July 3, 2020

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Live Performances

 In Residence: Aloe Blacc takes ‘A.I.M.’ on his new album 'All Love Everything'

In Residence: Aloe Blacc takes ‘A.I.M.’ on his new album 'All Love Everything'

 Music Special Programming

In Residence: Devon Gilfillian blends psych, Afrobeat and soul sounds in live session

 Music Special Programming

In Residence: Juana Molina records improvised arrangements of career highlights

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Hollywood

 ‘Welcome to Chechnya’ documents campaign to eradicate LGBT people in the Chechen Republic

‘Welcome to Chechnya’ documents campaign to eradicate LGBT people in the Chechen Republic

 The Business

Hollywood news banter: Writers Guild and studios reach a deal, Academy adds news members

 The Business

A new action adventure for the good old summer-streaming time

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Eatonville was the first all-Black city to be incorporated into the state of Florida.

The food of famed folklorist Zora Neale Hurston

Eatonville was the first all-Black city to be incorporated into the state of Florida.

from Good Food

“ The Negro Motorist Green Book ” was considered the "Bible of Black Travel," a guide that clued African Americans into safe roadside stops during Jim Crow.

‘The Green Book’ mapped safe spaces for Black travelers. This documentarian visited 5,000 of them

“ The Negro Motorist Green Book ” was considered the "Bible of Black Travel," a guide that clued African Americans into safe roadside stops during Jim Crow.

from Good Food

Ninety-five percent of America’s farmers are white. Natasha Bowens left a job as a public health advocate in Washington, D.C.

Challenging the status quo of America’s agrarian identity

Ninety-five percent of America’s farmers are white. Natasha Bowens left a job as a public health advocate in Washington, D.C.

from Good Food

One of the nation's most distinctive and varied regional cuisines comes from the American South.

‘The Jemima Code’ reveals little-known culinary legacies of Black men and women

One of the nation's most distinctive and varied regional cuisines comes from the American South.

from Good Food

T unde Wey is a Nigerian chef with an unusual traveling dinner series called “ Blackness in America .”

Protesting through food and cooking

T unde Wey is a Nigerian chef with an unusual traveling dinner series called “ Blackness in America .”

from Good Food

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

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

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The new documentary “Welcome to Chechnya” available on HBO and HBO Max, looks at the dangers for LGBTQ people in Russia’s Chechen Republic.

‘Welcome to Chechnya’ documents campaign to eradicate LGBT people in the Chechen Republic

The new documentary “Welcome to Chechnya” available on HBO and HBO Max, looks at the dangers for LGBTQ people in Russia’s Chechen Republic.

from The Business

More than a year ago, thousands of writers fired their agents over the practice of packaging fees .

Hollywood news banter: Writers Guild and studios reach a deal, Academy adds news members

More than a year ago, thousands of writers fired their agents over the practice of packaging fees .

from The Business

Josh Barro reflects on 2020 so far with Dorian Warren and Megan McArdle.

Will it change us?

Josh Barro reflects on 2020 so far with Dorian Warren and Megan McArdle.

from Left, Right & Center

John C. Fremont was instrumental in California becoming a state. He was one of the first two senators. He was the first Republican candidate for president in 1856.

John Fremont played a key role in California becoming a state

John C. Fremont was instrumental in California becoming a state. He was one of the first two senators. He was the first Republican candidate for president in 1856.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Charlize Theron makes "The Old Guard" not merely believable but enjoyable.

A new action adventure for the good old summer-streaming time

Charlize Theron makes "The Old Guard" not merely believable but enjoyable.

from Film Reviews

KCRW's signature music program features new releases, live performances, and artist interviews guest hosted by Anne Litt.

Latest Show

KCRW's signature music program features new releases, live performances, and artist interviews guest hosted by Anne Litt.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

L.A. punk legend Alice Bag joins KCRW's Private Playlist to share her favorite recent jams, including selections from her punk-rock exercise series, "Fit for the Apocalypse."

Private Playlist: Alice Bag is doing the live music withdrawal dance

L.A. punk legend Alice Bag joins KCRW's Private Playlist to share her favorite recent jams, including selections from her punk-rock exercise series, "Fit for the Apocalypse."

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As Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered the closures of bars, movie theaters and indoor restaurants in California, Disneyland in Anaheim has yet to announce a new reopening date.

Walt Disney World in Florida set to reopen July 11, despite performers’ safety concerns

As Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered the closures of bars, movie theaters and indoor restaurants in California, Disneyland in Anaheim has yet to announce a new reopening date.

from Hollywood Breakdown

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for July 3, 2020.

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for July 3, 2020

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for July 3, 2020.

from David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report

In conversation with Robert Scheer, Ron Kovic and Maj. Danny Sjursen examine their roles in our nation's bloody trajectory since the Vietnam War.

The Great Con of American Patriotism

In conversation with Robert Scheer, Ron Kovic and Maj. Danny Sjursen examine their roles in our nation's bloody trajectory since the Vietnam War.

from Scheer Intelligence

Aurora didn’t think she had a love song in her, until the day she found out how heavenly love can be.

Aurora: 'Exist For Love'

Aurora didn’t think she had a love song in her, until the day she found out how heavenly love can be.

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Garth Trinidad hosts a progressive mix of soul, hip-hop, and world rhythms. Listen On-Demand to the latest show.

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Garth Trinidad hosts a progressive mix of soul, hip-hop, and world rhythms. Listen On-Demand to the latest show.

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