Bennett Purser

Bennett Purser

associate producer, Press Play

Bennett Purser is a producer on KCRW's Press Play with Madeleine Brand. He manages culture and music coverage for the show. He came to the station in 2020 from AMP's Marketplace and began his career at Utah Public Radio.

Bennett Purser on KCRW

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.”

What it was like photographing the 1970s LA rock and roll scene

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.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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.

Pies often rely on butter. Why not choose a plant-based one?

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

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Galliano’s ‘High and Low’ journey: Alcoholism, racist rants, Maison Margiela

“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

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