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In contrast to the recent succession sagas at Paramount and Disney, Sony Pictures Entertainment pulls off a remarkably smooth transition.

In contrast to the recent succession sagas at Paramount and Disney, Sony Pictures Entertainment pulls off a remarkably smooth transition.

from The Business

Supreme Court to consider ghost guns, transgender rights in 2024 term

KCRW previews the new Supreme Court term, which will see major cases on ghost guns, transgender rights, and likely the 2024 presidential election.

Nova festival survivor reflects a year after Hamas attack

Bar Hinitz, 27, lost his best friend, Dan, during the Hamas attack at the Nova Music Festival in Israel. He wants to keep Dan’s memory – and humanity – alive.

Lennon and Ono hosting ‘Mike Douglas Show’ was peak of ‘60s counterculture

John Lennon and Yoko Ono hosted the “Mike Douglas Show” for a week in 1972, using it to discuss women’s liberation, peace, and inclusion. But Richard Nixon saw it as a threat.

October 7 is a ‘sad day’ for both Israelis and Palestinians

A Palestinian American who’s lost dozens of family members in Gaza is trying to forge a new way forward without Hamas and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.

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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.

 KCRW’s acclaimed music documentary podcast, Lost Notes, is back for its fourth season!

Lost Notes

KCRW’s acclaimed music documentary podcast, Lost Notes, is back for its fourth season!

 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.

Left, Right & Center

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.

 Are your friends sick of hearing about your latest hookups and troublesome relationships? We’re not. KCRW is here to ask, How’s Your Sex Life?

How’s Your Sex Life?

Are your friends sick of hearing about your latest hookups and troublesome relationships? We’re not. KCRW is here to ask, How’s Your Sex Life?

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LeRoy Downs

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Jason Kramer

Carefully curated music from around the world.

Oct. 06 2 hr

Jeremy Sole

A sonic trip through the past, present and future of roots music.

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Anne Litt

Unexpected choices in progressive pop and new rhythms.

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 Want to visit the +750 museums in LA? New book shows you how

Want to visit the +750 museums in LA? New book shows you how

 KCRW Features

Is local news dying? An initiative wants to revive it

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Measure G would remake LA County government

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 How baking helps Kim-Joy reduce stress, unlock creativity, and stay sane

How baking helps Kim-Joy reduce stress, unlock creativity, and stay sane

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Dates, still recovering from last year's rainfall, return to farmers markets

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Maybe we should be more skeptical about Silicon Valley's "solutions" for food issues

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Politics

 Supreme Court to consider ghost guns, transgender rights in 2024 term

Supreme Court to consider ghost guns, transgender rights in 2024 term

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October 7 is a ‘sad day’ for both Israelis and Palestinians

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Was civility the winner of the VP debate?

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 Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: October 7, 2024

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: October 7, 2024

 Morning Becomes Eclectic

Today’s Top Tune: Flying Lotus – ‘Garmonbozia’

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Jason Kramer's playlist, October 6, 2024

 Jason Kramer

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 Brian Jordan Alvarez schools us on his zeitgeisty TV series ‘English Teacher’

Brian Jordan Alvarez schools us on his zeitgeisty TV series ‘English Teacher’

 The Treatment

Hear the Max Richter piece that changed how Elisabeth Moss experiences music

 The Treatment

Josh Greenbaum hopes ‘Will & Harper’ will teach folks to navigate discomfort

 The Treatment

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 One drama-free Sony succession accomplished, is another around the corner?

One drama-free Sony succession accomplished, is another around the corner?

 The Business

Kate Winslet laughs off the Hollywood higher-ups who dismissed her ‘little Lee’ project

 The Business

Weekend film reviews: ‘Joker: Folie a Deux,’ ‘Salem’s Lot’

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Michael Kiwanuka’s latest single “The Rest Of Me” has us trying to do the math to explain exactly why it’s so good.

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: October 7, 2024

Michael Kiwanuka’s latest single “The Rest Of Me” has us trying to do the math to explain exactly why it’s so good.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

The OC Sheriff’s Department denied The Office of Independent Review’s proposals that deputies should change their use of force policies.

OC Sheriff’s Dept. says no to use of force changes

The OC Sheriff’s Department denied The Office of Independent Review’s proposals that deputies should change their use of force policies.

from KCRW Features

“Garmonbozia” is the first single from audio pioneer Flying Lotus since 2022, but don’t think he hasn’t been busy since then. Recently, Steven D.

Today’s Top Tune: Flying Lotus – ‘Garmonbozia’

“Garmonbozia” is the first single from audio pioneer Flying Lotus since 2022, but don’t think he hasn’t been busy since then. Recently, Steven D.

from Today's Top Tune

"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, October 6, 2024

"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, October 6, 2024

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

A sonic trip through the past, present and future of roots music.

Jeremy Sole's playlist, October 6, 2024

A sonic trip through the past, present and future of roots music.

from Jeremy Sole

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

Anne Litt's playlist, October 6, 2024

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

from Anne Litt

New releases in all genres.

Chris Douridas' playlist, October 6, 2024

New releases in all genres.

from Chris Douridas

James Danckert, psychologist and author of “Out of My Skull: The Psychology of Boredom,” explains the meaning of boredom and why being bored can be beneficial.

What does boredom do for us… and to us?

James Danckert, psychologist and author of “Out of My Skull: The Psychology of Boredom,” explains the meaning of boredom and why being bored can be beneficial.

from Life Examined

Climate change and increased moisture have altered the habitat for mosquitos.

Should a mosquito-born illness seen in Los Angeles be of concern?

Climate change and increased moisture have altered the habitat for mosquitos.

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, October 6, 2024

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

from Nassir Nassirzadeh

Fanatic! A fall in-name-only 87F where I am currently. You can’t have it all. At least the nights are good.

KCRW Broadcast 809

Fanatic! A fall in-name-only 87F where I am currently. You can’t have it all. At least the nights are good.

from Henry Rollins

Jason Bentley captures the hypnotic pulse of modern city life on Saturday night.

Metropolis playlist, October 5, 2024

Jason Bentley captures the hypnotic pulse of modern city life on Saturday night.

from Metropolis

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

Dan Wilcox's playlist, October 5, 2024

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

from Dan Wilcox

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, October 5, 2024

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…

from Raul Campos

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

Anne Litt's playlist, October 5, 2024

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

from Anne Litt

Brian Jordan Alvarez, star and co-creator of FX’s acclaimed, breakout sitcom ‘English Teacher,’ joins to tell us how it all came together.

Brian Jordan Alvarez schools us on his zeitgeisty TV series ‘English Teacher’

Brian Jordan Alvarez, star and co-creator of FX’s acclaimed, breakout sitcom ‘English Teacher,’ joins to tell us how it all came together.

from The Treatment

Actress Elisabeth Moss discusses her connection to composer Max Richter, and how his "On the Nature of Daylight" influenced her perception of music.

Hear the Max Richter piece that changed how Elisabeth Moss experiences music

Actress Elisabeth Moss discusses her connection to composer Max Richter, and how his "On the Nature of Daylight" influenced her perception of music.

from The Treatment