Jonathan Blum

The latest film releases include The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, Next Goal Wins, Fallen Leaves, May December, and Saltburn.

Journalist and author Oliver Burkeman explores the problem with modern time management and productivity techniques, offering insights on how to feel less guilty and more sane.

First, HBO CEO Casey Bloys asked staffers to create fake Twitter accounts to fight critics of the network. What’s all the attention about? Plus, will Disney finally buy Hulu?

Addiction specialist Anna Lembke describes how our relentless pursuit of pleasure leads to greater addiction and pain.

Chef Sonoko Sakai’s new children’s book is inspired by her relationship with her grandmother and the journey to find a melon she lost in Japan.

Doctor Sunita Puri and registered nurse Hadley Vlahos talk about their experiences working in palliative and hospice care.

UK singer-songwriter Rozi Plain brings DIY-ethos and the plentiful jazz chords of 2023’s “Prize” to her US radio debut with KCRW.

Critics review the latest film releases: “The Marvels,” “Dream Scenario,” “It’s a Wonderful Knife,” “A Still Small Voice.”

The latest film releases include Priscilla, The Killer, What Happens Later, and Rustin.