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ID’s docuseries “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV” alleges years of abuse on Nickelodeon sets, with “Drake and Josh” star Drake Bell speaking out after years of silence.

ID’s docuseries “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV” alleges years of abuse on Nickelodeon sets, with “Drake and Josh” star Drake Bell speaking out after years of silence.

from The Business

Descendents of LA immigrants are packing up permanently for Mexico

With rising costs of living in California and the proliferation of remote work, many Angelenos are starting new lives where it’s more affordable: Mexico City.

Splintering: When a divorce and first child arrive together

Leslie Jamison, writer and author of  “Splinters: Another Kind of Love Story,” reflects on the end of her marriage months after the birth of her daughter.

Ready your tastebuds: Good Food’s 2024 PieFest and Contest is back!

Two apple pie categories this year?! Yes, there are. We've made other (tasty) changes, too. It all goes down Sunday, April 28 at UCLA.

What it was like being a rock and roll photographer in 1970s LA

The world of 1970s Laurel Canyon is on full display in Ginny Winn’s book, “Grievous Angels, Trout Masks, and American Beauties: 1970s Rock & Roll Photography of Ginny Winn.”

Conditions appear just right for a spring superbloom after a rainy winter, meaning colorful California hillsides and fields are coming.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Institutional Care for People with Neurodiversity

from Second Opinion

Lorraine Nicholson, actress, writer, and daughter of Jack Nicholson reflects on her extensive childhood playtime at the Playboy Mansion.

from The Treatment

Sir Patrick Stewart reflects on seeing Elia Kazan’s On the Waterfront at 13, becoming obsessed with Technicolor, and the wisdom of his English teacher.

from The Treatment

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Ellen Mirojnick is a recent Oscar-nominee for costuming Best Picture winner “Oppenheimer” and she’s sharing her experience of working on the acclaimed film.

‘Oppenheimer’s’ costume designer on the beauty of high-waisted pants

Ellen Mirojnick is a recent Oscar-nominee for costuming Best Picture winner “Oppenheimer” and she’s sharing her experience of working on the acclaimed film.

from The Treatment

Reporter Susanne Rust explains why California's plastic bag ban created more waste.

Why did California's plastic bag ban fail?

Reporter Susanne Rust explains why California's plastic bag ban created more waste.

from Good Food

Dr. Alex Ketchum showcases feminist restaurants and the essential role they played in multiple social justice movements.

The funky, fascinating history of America's feminist restaurants

Dr. Alex Ketchum showcases feminist restaurants and the essential role they played in multiple social justice movements.

from Good Food

Laura Strange develops recipes and travel guides for those living a gluten-free life in a gluten-centric world.

Want to make gluten-free brownies, bread, and noodles? Ask Laura Strange

Laura Strange develops recipes and travel guides for those living a gluten-free life in a gluten-centric world.

from Good Food

Sous chef Kamran Gill discusses the challenges he faces while fasting during the holy month of Ramadan.

How a Muslim chef observes the Ramadan fast while cooking for others

Sous chef Kamran Gill discusses the challenges he faces while fasting during the holy month of Ramadan.

from Good Food

A springtime delicacy, sugar snap peas add crunch to salads and bring a delicate flavor to soups.

Market Report: Sugar snap peas are in season

A springtime delicacy, sugar snap peas add crunch to salads and bring a delicate flavor to soups.

from Good Food

When The Walking Dead actress Danai Gurira returned to the latest spinoff of the AMC series, she didn’t just stay in front of the camera. She wrote a script.

Andrew Lincoln, Danai Gurira on ‘The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live’ and the franchise’s lasting power

When The Walking Dead actress Danai Gurira returned to the latest spinoff of the AMC series, she didn’t just stay in front of the camera. She wrote a script.

from The Business

On this episode of Scheer Intelligence, David Greene, the Civil Liberties Director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation, joins host Robert Scheer to discuss the new bill that would…

“The banning of TikTok is an attack on the free market”

On this episode of Scheer Intelligence, David Greene, the Civil Liberties Director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation, joins host Robert Scheer to discuss the new bill that would…

from Scheer Intelligence

Four years after the COVID pandemic made telecommuting a norm, Angelenos are getting lonely on the job. LA event organizers are now offering coworking pop-ups.

Lonely doing your job from home? Turn to pop-up coworking spaces

Four years after the COVID pandemic made telecommuting a norm, Angelenos are getting lonely on the job. LA event organizers are now offering coworking pop-ups.

from KCRW Features

The latest film releases include Arthur the King, One Life, The Animal Kingdom, and Little Wing.

Weekend film reviews: ‘One Life,’ ‘Arthur the King,’ ‘Little Wing’

The latest film releases include Arthur the King, One Life, The Animal Kingdom, and Little Wing.

from Weekend Film Reviews

A classic fruit pie is vegan except for that buttery crust, which is the easiest part of the pastry to tweak. Several great plant butters are available.

Most pies need butter. So how to make a tasty vegan version?

A classic fruit pie is vegan except for that buttery crust, which is the easiest part of the pastry to tweak. Several great plant butters are available.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Critics review the latest film releases: “One Life,” “Arthur the King,” “The Animal Kingdom,” and “Little Wing.”

Weekend film reviews: ‘One Life,’ ‘Arthur the King,’ ‘Little Wing’

Critics review the latest film releases: “One Life,” “Arthur the King,” “The Animal Kingdom,” and “Little Wing.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

KCRW's Good Food PieFest & Contest 
 Date: Sunday April 28, 2024 12pm-5pm 
 Location: Royce Quad at UCLA, 10745 Dickson Ct, Los Angeles, CA 90095

KCRW's Good Food PieFest & Contest

KCRW's Good Food PieFest & Contest Date: Sunday April 28, 2024 12pm-5pm Location: Royce Quad at UCLA, 10745 Dickson Ct, Los Angeles, CA 90095

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“High & Low” chronicles John Galliano’s rise with Givenchy and Christian Dior, then his downfall due to alcoholism and anti-Jewish remarks.

‘High and Low’: John Galliano’s comeback after alcoholism and racist rants

“High & Low” chronicles John Galliano’s rise with Givenchy and Christian Dior, then his downfall due to alcoholism and anti-Jewish remarks.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand