Director of the new animated film The Little Prince.
Mark Osborne on KCRW
More from KCRW
Fist bumping the dictator we pretend to love
InternationalFormer Mideast CIA operative John Kiriakou discusses his recent trip covering Biden in Saudi Arabia and what he’s learned about America’s “special relationship” with the country.
Death doulas want to be your guides to dying well
Health & WellnessDying is a complicated process. Death doulas want to make it better. That can mean helping with your will, spiritual issues, or just a great going-away party.
Election deniers win primaries. Will voters lose faith in democracy?
PoliticsPanelists discuss surprising primary election wins, Kansas voters protecting abortion rights, and Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s controversial trip to Taiwan.
Illegal mining in Brazil: Danger for locals, resources for tech companies
EnvironmentPeople are illegally mining the Amazon rainforest for gold and tin ore. Some of those elements are going to Google and Apple. The mines are threatening Indigenous communities.
To infinity and beyond with JPL’s new director
ScienceLaurie Leshin, JPL’s new director, wants to explore the far reaches of space, find evidence of life on Mars, and make the institution more inclusive.
Why moral panic over homosexuality swept DC in 20th century
National“Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington” details the brave and sometimes salacious characters of Washington D.C.’s gay culture during the 20th century.
Ayahuasca helps Angelenos heal trauma — not without risk
Mental HealthPsychedelics are catching on in a big way. A hidden ayahuasca retreat builds connections and exposes dangerous vulnerabilities. Compton native Keb’ Mo’ says “it’s good to be home.”
North Hollywood Arts District: Final curtain call or rebirth?
TheaterThe slow return of performing arts is threatening the existence of some small theaters in the North Hollywood Arts District.
Anti-depressants needs a major “rethink”
Health & WellnessIt turns out that much of what we’ve been told about antidepressants is wrong or misleading. The prevailing thinking has led to huge sales with little evidence of effectiveness.