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Brian talks to a fellow journalist who called his most well-known work “morally indefensible.”

A married couple finds themselves fighting miserably over the news.

How one of the most accomplished reporters of our time, Barton Gellman, lost his confidence in journalism.

Brian puts four journalists together in a room, gives them drinks, and starts rolling tape.

From his wardrobe on Loot to on-screen chemistry with Maya Rudolph, Joel Kim Booster is Sam's first guest.

The RuPaul’s Drag Race alum, opera singer, and co-host of Sibling Rivalry on her journey from church kid to drag queen and how it still influences her work.

Also, artificial intelligence, the band Oasis, and... WHIPPETS!

The Sam Sanders Show is out now.

The origin story of Miss Pamela Des Barres, the original queen of the groupies, author of the iconic memoir, I’m With the Band.

In 1973, fourteen-year old Valley girl Lori Lightning found herself as one of the teenage rulers of the Hollywood music scene.

In the early 1970s, LA’s Sunset Strip was the epicenter of the rock'n'roll universe. Drugs, sex, private planes, limos, destroying hotel rooms – it wasn’t a myth.

An audio folk story examining the tradition of Black watermelon long-haulers, who drive to farms in the South for watermelon and sell them in Black neighborhoods around the US.

Ahead of a one-off show at the Bellwether, “Spirituals” songcrafter Santigold visits KCRW HQ to talk Schoolly D, The Smiths, Bad Brains, and more.

Living legend Charo shares songs that have shaped her — from the Elvis cut that reminds her of his 2 a.m. phone calls to the aerobic power of “The Macarena.”

Poolside’s Jeffrey Paradise breaks down letting go of “daytime disco” expectations for his new album “Blame It All On Love.”

Montreal synth-funk icons spin fresh cuts ahead of new LP “Adult Contemporary,” and reveal their desire to be “The ZZ Top of funk.”

Legendary new wave band Tears for Fears joins us at The Village Studios for a killer set spanning classics like “Mad World,” to standouts from their latest album, “The Tipping Point.”

The Belgian-Rwandan electro-hip-hop maestro stops by HQ to serve up visceral “Multitudes” and talk the myth of creative suffering.

The Linda Lindas thrash through cuts from their acclaimed 2022 debut LP “Growing Up” and talk claiming space, dancing to Blondie, and “Racist, Sexist Boy.”

Ecuadorian-Swiss sibling duo Hermanos Gutiérrez unleash their instrumental Latin Western sounds at KCRW, fresh off of their Dan Auerbach-produced 2022 album El Bueno y El Malo.

Las Palabras , or Words in English, is the Spanish-language solo project of punk-scene veteran and member of !!! (Chk Chk Chk) — Rafael Cohen.

Each song on Bon Iver ’s new EP, SABLE, reveals an autobiographical imprint of a different point in frontman Justin Vernon’s healing process.

We’ve got a new one from alt-country singer Margo Price ! “Too Stoned To Cry” finds the singer sharing a mic and guitar duties with her friend Billy Strings .

With Halloween around the corner and our Masquerade blowout at the Mayan tonight(!), we turn to a haunting track written by Z Berg (a founding member of The Like).

The recent hurricanes unleashed a storm of conspiracies. Could Omaha voters decide the nation’s fate? Plus, an indie newsletter saved a politically divided marriage.

Does “working class” mean what it used to? Is fracking getting more attention than it deserves? Plus, KCRW examines what came out of one culture war in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Can civility influence voters in the Trump era? Has Biden’s policy in the Middle East backfired? Plus, the United States hits a bleak milestone on executions.

What is a “never Trump” Republican? Both Trump and Harris are trying to win over swing and Centrist voters. Plus, conflict in the Middle East turns to Lebanon.

Pastry chef Victoria Granof relishes the diverse, and often misunderstood, sweets of Sicily.

Ben Blount and Bryan Kett created a chocolate bar to explain why our congressional districts have such weird shapes (hint: gerrymandering).

To tell the stories of Syrians living in the world's largest refugee camp, Karen Fisher collected their recipes.

From nopales and horchata to matzoh balls and Manischewitz, Ilan Stavans and Margaret Boyle merge Mexican and Jewish foods.

As David Ellison’s Skydance merger with Paramount begins, studio executives have been given some serious incentives to stick around through the transition process.

Kim Masters and Matt Belloni examine MSNBC’s decision to hold Errol Morris’ immigration documentary Separated until after the 2024 presidential election.

As Sony Pictures CEO Tony Vinciquerra prepares to step down from his post in 2025, Kim Masters and Matt Belloni take a look at the company’s succession plans.

With news of Lionsgate partnering with an AI mining firm and Meta’s new AI chatbot voiced by celebrities, Matt Belloni and Lucas Shaw break down the latest industry forays in the world…

From his wardrobe on Loot to on-screen chemistry with Maya Rudolph, Joel Kim Booster is Sam's first guest.

The RuPaul’s Drag Race alum, opera singer, and co-host of Sibling Rivalry on her journey from church kid to drag queen and how it still influences her work.

Also, artificial intelligence, the band Oasis, and... WHIPPETS!

The Sam Sanders Show is out now.

As David Ellison’s Skydance merger with Paramount begins, studio executives have been given some serious incentives to stick around through the transition process.

Kim Masters and Matt Belloni examine MSNBC’s decision to hold Errol Morris’ immigration documentary Separated until after the 2024 presidential election.

As Sony Pictures CEO Tony Vinciquerra prepares to step down from his post in 2025, Kim Masters and Matt Belloni take a look at the company’s succession plans.

With news of Lionsgate partnering with an AI mining firm and Meta’s new AI chatbot voiced by celebrities, Matt Belloni and Lucas Shaw break down the latest industry forays in the world…

Matt Tyrnauer and James Carville speak on their new Carville documentary, Ilana Glazer fills us in on their stand-up special “Human Magic,” and René Redzepi has The Treat.

Gael García Bernal speaks on his new series “La Máquina,” Cheech Marin goes deep on Chicano art, and Rob Lowe has The Treat.

Brian Jordan Alvarez speaks on his zeitgeisty series “English Teacher,” Josh Greenbaum hopes his film “Will & Harper” sparks conversations, Elisabeth Moss has The Treat.

Kate Winslet stops by for an in-depth and quite candid conversation with Elvis. Plus, “3 Body Problem” star Jovan Adepo has The Treat.

I want a meaningful relationship! This week, author and activist adrienne maree brown joins Myisha to talk about yearning for connection.

My partner isn’t interested in sex! This week, journalist Tuck Woodstock joins Myisha to talk about differences in desire and crushes.

Have you ever been catfished on a date, ghosted, or worse? We want to hear all about your bad dates.

I’m falling for my friend! Journalist Jordan Gonsalves joins Myisha to talk about the messy, but real feelings that come up when you’re crushing on a friend.

Journalist and author Will Storr explains how status influences everything we do. Whether consciously or subconsciously, we all seek to be of value and feel accepted.

Philosopher Alain de Botton shares his thoughts on love and relationships. Psychologist Tracy Dennis-Tiwary explains why anxiety is on the rise.

Dog psychologist Clive Wynne says the secret of dogs’ success in the human world is their immense hearts and capacity to forge an emotional bond with people.

LSD and Ecstasy were once the hippy-trippy illegal substances for concerts, raves, and parties.

For Bodies host Allison Behringer, sex suddenly becomes painful. This is her journey to find out why.

Johnson & Johnson knew its baby powder contained asbestos but kept selling it and specifically marketed the product to Black women.

Angelina was a journalist living in Brooklyn when she was diagnosed with ALS. She now lives with her parents.

A vending machine ritual, a life-changing massage, a spiffy velvet outfit and a belly full of caterpillars. Bodies kicks off a new season with four stories of touch.

Pastry chef Victoria Granof relishes the diverse, and often misunderstood, sweets of Sicily.

Ben Blount and Bryan Kett created a chocolate bar to explain why our congressional districts have such weird shapes (hint: gerrymandering).

To tell the stories of Syrians living in the world's largest refugee camp, Karen Fisher collected their recipes.

From nopales and horchata to matzoh balls and Manischewitz, Ilan Stavans and Margaret Boyle merge Mexican and Jewish foods.