Asghar Farhadi

Sean Penn talks finding joy on the set of “Daddio,” writer Carrie Courogen brings the elusive Elaine May into sharp focus, and Philip Gefter has The Treat.

Where does the Biden campaign stand following the NATO summit? The RNC debuts a new party platform. Plus, Alabama faces questions about forced prison labor.

Last year’s Hollywood strikes did not result in more reality TV production, as expected. Rather, the green lit unscripted shows are shifting to franchises and sports.

Susie Essman breaks down “Curb Your Enthusiasm’s” Susie Greene, John Leguizamo helps launch a new (free) streaming service, and Ellen Mirojnick has our Treat.

Are Trump’s campaign promises a cause for concern? KCRW also discusses activism in journalism and the role of school vouchers in closing achievement gaps.

Everyday the Washington Post’s “democracy dies in darkness” grows evermore ironic and detached from the reality of what the publication—and legacy media as a whole—has become.

Soul-jazz-hip-hop stalwart José James hits KCRW with his fifth(!) performance, sharing highlights from “1978” — his most soulful, funky, and political album yet.

It’s been more than two years since anyone watched the second season finale of HBO’s “Euphoria.”

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Lousy Carter star David Krumholtz to talk about his titular role in the dark comedy (now streaming).