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Now that there is a highly effective treatment available, how can we assure access to this life saving drug?

Now that there is a highly effective treatment available, how can we assure access to this life saving drug?

from Second Opinion

Midweek Reset: Wintering

This week, British author Katherine May offers a (heart) warming perspective on winter.

‘Bottoms’ director Emma Seligman on nailing the queer high school comedy’s tone

Director Emma Seligman on following her buzzy 2020 debut, “Shiva Baby,” with the surreal, queer high school hook-up comedy “Bottoms.”

Director Sofia Coppola on Priscilla Presley’s memoir ‘Elvis and Me’

‘Priscilla’ director Sofia Coppola shares how Priscilla Presley’s memoir “Elvis and me” inspired her latest film.

Antarctic expedition: A treatise on climate change and motherhood

Writer Elizabeth Rush recounts her two-month journey to Antarctica and shares the impact seeing its fast-melting Thwaites Glacier up close had on her life.

“Fargo” showrunner Noah Hawley discusses the connections between the FX series’ new fifth installment and the Coen Brothers’ 1996 film.

from The Treatment

SAG-AFTRA members ratify a three-year contract with studios. Plus, actors promote work post-strike, studios license content, and streamers bundle services.

from The Business

When Carroll O’Connor and Jean Stapleton invaded America’s living rooms as the bigoted Archie Bunker and his sainted wife Edith, television was changed forever.

from The Business

At the farmers market, everything's coming up roses (and snake gourds) for floral designer Sophia Moreno-Bunge.

from Good Food

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

Bookworm

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

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

The Treatment

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.

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

Good Food

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

This Week on KCRW

Paul and Jill Fulton embarked on a vanilla voyage, learning to make extracts in their home kitchen.

Booze, beans, and time: How to make vanilla extract at home

Paul and Jill Fulton embarked on a vanilla voyage, learning to make extracts in their home kitchen.

from Good Food

With a competitive spirit, Nancy Silverton sets out to make the best versions of classic baked goods.

How the perfect peanut butter cookie pushed Nancy Silverton to become a better baker

With a competitive spirit, Nancy Silverton sets out to make the best versions of classic baked goods.

from Good Food

James Park grew up on kimchi, but when he discovered chili crisp, his world changed.

‘Chili crisp ambassador’ James Park creates a spicy roast chicken inspired by Ina Garten

James Park grew up on kimchi, but when he discovered chili crisp, his world changed.

from Good Food

Norman Lear, who died this week at the age of 101, visited the KCRW studio in Santa Monica, CA six years ago to sit down and talk with host Robert Scheer in this two-part interview…

‘If I was to be buried, I would want that on my stone’

Norman Lear, who died this week at the age of 101, visited the KCRW studio in Santa Monica, CA six years ago to sit down and talk with host Robert Scheer in this two-part interview…

from Scheer Intelligence

The latest film releases are Poor Things, The Boy and the Heron, Origin, and Waitress.

Weekend film reviews: ‘Poor Things,’ ‘Origin,’ ‘Waitress’

The latest film releases are Poor Things, The Boy and the Heron, Origin, and Waitress.

from Weekend Film Reviews

A House resolution equates antizionism with antisemitism. Is that a mistake? Plus, school libraries became a free speech battleground in Florida.

Why is the House focusing on antizionism while addressing antisemitism?

A House resolution equates antizionism with antisemitism. Is that a mistake? Plus, school libraries became a free speech battleground in Florida.

from Left, Right & Center

A new exhibition at the Palm Springs Art Museum showcases the work of the trailblazing photographer “Kali,” whose psychedelic prints of SoCal life weren’t appreciated until long after…

Mysterious photography pioneer ‘Kali’ kept work under wraps for decades

A new exhibition at the Palm Springs Art Museum showcases the work of the trailblazing photographer “Kali,” whose psychedelic prints of SoCal life weren’t appreciated until long after…

from Greater LA

The nonprofit Street Symphony will turn Skid Row into a music festival and community resource fair on December 10 for its Re/Sound Festival.

Re/Sound Festival brings tunes and resources to Skid Row

The nonprofit Street Symphony will turn Skid Row into a music festival and community resource fair on December 10 for its Re/Sound Festival.

from Greater LA

A composting program at The Wesley School helps the planet, with an added benefit: teaching kids to be hopeful about participating in climate action.

How to inspire climate hope in kids? Get their hands dirty

A composting program at The Wesley School helps the planet, with an added benefit: teaching kids to be hopeful about participating in climate action.

from Greater LA

Apple will make changes early next year to improve texting. It may be time for iPhone users to stop shaming green-bubble texters (aka Android owners).

Green ‘bubble-shaming’ can lead to school alienation, missed romances

Apple will make changes early next year to improve texting. It may be time for iPhone users to stop shaming green-bubble texters (aka Android owners).

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Hanukkah begins tonight, as the Israel-Hamas war continues. Some LA Jews are afraid to put up decorations, but one rabbi says it’s key to celebrate their identities.

War abroad, Hanukkah at home: Jews must embrace their identities, says rabbi

Hanukkah begins tonight, as the Israel-Hamas war continues. Some LA Jews are afraid to put up decorations, but one rabbi says it’s key to celebrate their identities.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Critics review the latest film releases: “Poor Things,” “The Boy and the Heron,” “Origin,” and “Waitress.”

Weekend film reviews: ‘Poor Things,’ ‘Origin,’ ‘Waitress’

Critics review the latest film releases: “Poor Things,” “The Boy and the Heron,” “Origin,” and “Waitress.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

December is often packed with to-do lists and invitations. Sometimes you need a break from going out and you want to outsource the cooking, or perhaps order to-go.

Hanukkah and Christmas to-go meals: Korean, Chinese, Mexican

December is often packed with to-do lists and invitations. Sometimes you need a break from going out and you want to outsource the cooking, or perhaps order to-go.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

What’s the best gift you’ve received that didn’t cost a thing? KCRW wants to hear from you.

What’s the best heartfelt gift (that cost nothing) you’ve ever received?

What’s the best gift you’ve received that didn’t cost a thing? KCRW wants to hear from you.

from Greater LA