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Episode Long Beach mom urges change after son’s death from mental illness
A Long Beach mother is fighting for reforms in the mental health system after her son’s lifelong battle with addiction and mental illness led to his untimely death.
Episode Kayaking in Death Valley: National park now has a 6-mile-long lake
The deluge of rain over California has created a unique, shallow lake in California's Death Valley National Park. Rangers are now welcoming kayakers.
Episode Porn Literacy with Holly Randall
Where to watch feminist porn? Do women actually like roleplay? Holly Randall, host of the Holly Randall Unfiltered podcast, talks porn literacy and shares her hot takes on porn tropes.
Episode I have dread. Lots of dread.
Overwhelmed by climate change? Here are some ways to manage the anxiety.
Episode D source code ‘Feud’ captures Truman Capote’s fall from grace in New York society circles
High-society women in 1960s New York, known as the Swans, befriended writer Truman Capote until his tell-all in Esquire. Their saga is depicted in Ryan Murphy's series “Feud.”
Episode Israeli-Hamas war: Orange County urged to take a stand
Some activists want Orange County officials to call for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, while others say it’s a foreign problem and shouldn’t be handled locally.
Episode Troff document How to live on 13 gallons of water a day without even trying
A seven-minute shower uses about 13 gallons of water. One group is trying to prove that efficient home upgrades can make that amount feel like plenty all day.
Episode Heartbreak and divorce: reflections on endings, healing, and self-discovery
Los Angeles Times columnist Todd Martens and author Matthew Fray open up about their painful journeys through heartbreak and divorce and offer insights into personal growth and what it means to have a healthy relationship.
Episode Limited Access to Medical Records
Despite rules to promote the sharing of medical records, barriers still exist that reduce the quality and increase the cost of healthcare.
Episode Reinaldo Marcus Green, Cord Jefferson, and Daniel Dae Kim on The Treat
Reinaldo Marcus Green talks about portraying a legend in “Bob Marley: One Love,” Cord Jefferson breaks down his Oscar-nominated debut film “American Fiction,” and Daniel Dae Kim has “The Treat.”
Episode Christopher Nolan, Kai Bird on adapting ‘American Prometheus’; Disney’s proxy war wages on
Kim Masters and Matt Belloni examine the latest updates in the Disney proxy vote saga. Also, has peak TV officially ended? The banter partners break down FX chairman John Landgraf’s recent remarks on the current state of television.
Episode RealAudio document Water in Tulare, where to eat with Memo Torres, Market Match in jeopardy
What does the Tulare Lake Basin water crisis mean for the future of farming in California? Carolyn Quick Tillery celebrates the 25th anniversary of a cookbook that pays homage to the Tuskegee Institute.
Episode Mathematica Notebook Party’s over! LA supes roll out rules for short-term rentals
A new ordinance regulating short-term rentals in unincorporated LA County areas requires homeowners to live on-site. The goal: more housing, fewer party houses.
Episode Weekend film reviews: ‘Bob Marley: One Love,’ ‘Madame Web’
The latest film releases are Bob Marley: One Love, Madame Web, Drift, and This is Me … Now.
Episode Biden’s age and Trump’s foreign policy: How much should we worry?
How serious were Donald Trump’s NATO claims? Are skeptics of Biden and Trump’s ages missing the bigger picture? Plus, a legal DEI battle unearths difficult questions.
Episode What do kids lose when book bans are in place?
“ The ABCs of Book Banning ” is an Oscar-nominated short documentary about the recent push by conservative states and school districts to ban books about race and gender identity on campuses Eighty-three Palestinian journalists and counting have…
Episode ECMAScript program In Oscar-nominated short, barber launches a bank to help close wealth gap
The Oscar-nominated short documentary “The Barber of Little Rock” follows Arlo Washington, a barber who is trying to close the wealth gap in the city.
Episode Kiss and Tell with Tyler Boudreaux
How to deal with a bad kisser? How soon is too soon to take a relationship exclusive? And how to stay close with long distance friends. KCRW DJ Tyler Boudreaux joins us to dish advice and share her Top 3 love songs.
Episode Midweek Reset: The Art of Love
This week, philosopher and writer Alain de Botton says, simple as it sounds, there's nothing more enduring and attractive in a partner than being fully and completely heard and understood.
Episode D source code Heart-shaped food keeps LA legacy businesses on trend
As younger generations take over legacy businesses, they’re promoting heart-shaped food on Instagram to keep profits up.
Episode text/texmacs The Anti-Dread Climate Podcast is back! Season 2 trailer
Your practical, personal guide to protecting the planet will be back with new episodes starting February 21!
Episode ECMAScript program ‘I see it as winning’: Singlehood on Valentine’s Day has its perks
Peter McGraw, a 53-year-old singleton and author of “ Solo ,” talks about the benefits of being uncoupled, especially on Valentine’s Day.
Episode C source code Meet one of the first same-sex couples married in San Francisco
San Francisco made history when it began issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples 20 years ago. KCRW hears from one of the first 10 couples to get married that day.
Episode LA DA debate: What to know about contenders vying to unseat Gascon
The ACLU is hosting a forum with 12 candidates running for LA County District Attorney tonight. Much of the attention will be on controversial incumbent George Gascon. Los Angeles magazine politics reporter Jon Regardie breaks down what to know about the top contenders vying to unseat him.
Episode Reality TV workers are burning out and speaking up
Reality TV has long been notorious for grueling working conditions, but those in the industry say belt-tightening across Hollywood is making it getting worse.
Episode Addicted to distraction: How our world is robbing our ability to pay attention
Data scientist and psychologist Gloria Mark shares the latest research on our diminishing attention spans and explains why our increasingly distracted lives can impact our health and well-being.
Episode Do grades motivate learning?
As medical schools move to pass/fail grades what impact will this have on tomorrow’s doctors?
Episode chemical/x-mdl-rdfile Jonathan Glazer, Eugene Hernandez, and Sam Pollard on The Treat
This week on The Treatment, Elvis sits down with Oscar-nominated director Jonathan Glazer to talk about his 2023 Best Picture contender, The Zone of Interest.
Episode Ed Zwick recounts his ‘Glory Days’; Disney dishes Q1 surprises
Kim Masters and Matt Belloni take a look at the big surprises revealed during Disney’s Q1 earnings call. They also dive into the announcement of ESPN, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Fox’s joint sports streaming service set to debut this year.
Episode Troff document Weekend film reviews: ‘The Taste of Things,’ ‘Lisa Frankenstein’
The latest film releases include The Taste of Things, Lisa Frankenstein, Skeletons in the Closet, and Suncoast.