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If RuPaul, Rose Nylund, and Julia Child had a baby, she'd be Bertha Mason, a Midwestern, pie-baking drag queen with a killer sour cream and raisin pie recipe.

If RuPaul, Rose Nylund, and Julia Child had a baby, she'd be Bertha Mason, a Midwestern, pie-baking drag queen with a killer sour cream and raisin pie recipe.

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

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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.

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

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

 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.

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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.

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

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Fanatique! Greetings from Paris. Things have been going well out here. We haven’t seen snow for days and things are warming up.

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Go chasing waterfalls — check out these LA hikes

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Baking with Bertha, the Midwest's favorite pie-baking drag queen

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Young Creators Project: Photographer Sophie Weil captures concert thrills

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Weekend film reviews: ‘John Wick: Chapter 4,’ ‘A Good Person,’ more

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Ambassadors of Brazilectro, Zuco 103 , are back to push the boundaries of samba on a fresh new track from their forthcoming album, Telenova.

Today’s Top Tune: Zuco 103 - "Nao Tem Jeito”

Ambassadors of Brazilectro, Zuco 103 , are back to push the boundaries of samba on a fresh new track from their forthcoming album, Telenova.

from Today's Top Tune

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Video recordings of surgical procedures

While video offers some advantages to patients and providers, it also has some significant downsides.

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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.

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.

Fanatic! Beaming in from Liverpool. All’s well out here. We got to England out of France yesterday and will be in the UK for the rest of this leg. These are the shows that are left.

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Fanatic! Beaming in from Liverpool. All’s well out here. We got to England out of France yesterday and will be in the UK for the rest of this leg. These are the shows that are left.

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Metropolis playlist March 25, 2023.

Metropolis playlist, March 25, 2023

Metropolis playlist March 25, 2023.

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

Dan Wilcox's playlist, March 25, 2023

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

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Raul Campos creates a mix of emerging artists and current favorites, bringing essential cuts from around the world and a little closer to home -- from soulful grooves and fresh remixes…

Raul Campos' playlist, March 25, 2022

Raul Campos creates a mix of emerging artists and current favorites, bringing essential cuts from around the world and a little closer to home -- from soulful grooves and fresh remixes…

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

Anne Litt's playlist, March 25, 2023

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

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Legendary Australian psych-rockers The Church play a set of atmospheric gems and share the story behind their new album, “The Hypnogogue.”

The Church brings influential space-rock live to KCRW HQ

Legendary Australian psych-rockers The Church play a set of atmospheric gems and share the story behind their new album, “The Hypnogogue.”

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German forester and author Peter Wohlleben explains how trees have a sophisticated method of communication and the ability to feel and heal.

Nature’s gifts: The hidden life of trees and the joy of animals

German forester and author Peter Wohlleben explains how trees have a sophisticated method of communication and the ability to feel and heal.

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Entrepreneur Stacy Spikes co-founded the company MoviePass , which offers a monthly subscription to see as much as a movie a day.

MoviePass’ Stacy Spikes: Diversity isn’t just right — it’s good for business

Entrepreneur Stacy Spikes co-founded the company MoviePass , which offers a monthly subscription to see as much as a movie a day.

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Audio storyteller and “Fade In” producer Mark Ramsey recalls the day when he first encountered “Citizen Kane” and its stars at the Dryden Theater in New York.

Producer Mark Ramsey on the moment he ‘met Orson Welles’

Audio storyteller and “Fade In” producer Mark Ramsey recalls the day when he first encountered “Citizen Kane” and its stars at the Dryden Theater in New York.

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Zach Braff on his new film with Florence Pugh and Morgan Freeman, grief and resilience, his acting chops, and a key scene that was left out of “Garden State.”

Zach Braff on ‘A Good Person’ and a lost ‘Garden State’ scene

Zach Braff on his new film with Florence Pugh and Morgan Freeman, grief and resilience, his acting chops, and a key scene that was left out of “Garden State.”

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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.

A one world celebration - truly global grooves from all decades and all corners of the earth.

Scott Dallavo's playlist, March 24, 2023

A one world celebration - truly global grooves from all decades and all corners of the earth.

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

FREAKS ONLY: March 24, 2023

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

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Want to improve your odds of winning at our PieFest? It might help to know who's judging.

Meet the judges for Good Food's 2023 PieFest & Contest

Want to improve your odds of winning at our PieFest? It might help to know who's judging.

from Good Food