Nicholas Jarecki

The art-punk legends on why, 50 years into their career, their music is more relevant than ever (much to their chagrin).

The Black, artistic legacy of Altadena is on display at the California African American Museum. It includes established and up-and-coming artists.

Hecklers at a recent town hall accused Congresswoman Laura Friedman of not fighting hard enough against the Trump administration. She says she understands the frustration.

The latest film releases include Karate Kid: Legends, The Phoenician Scheme, Bring Her Back, and Mountainhead.

Japanese Breakfast hits KCRW live between Coachella 2025 gigs with cuts from the new LP “For Melancholy Brunettes & Sad Women.”

Little Dragon’s Yukimi Nagano caps off her debut North American solo tour with a stop at KCRW HQ; sharing cuts from her new LP “For You.”

In his first speech from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Leo XIV – a 69-year-old Chicago native – shared a message of peace. He is the first American pope.

President Donald Trump is proposing 100% tariffs on foreign-made films. But where does a tariff begin for a movie?

Forrest Whitaker talks “Godfather of Harlem,” The Workers Club co-founder Adam Cameron talks denim, and Lucia Micarelli talks music for The Treat.