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Congrats to Gusto Bread, Strong Water, Tobin Shea of Redbird, Daniel Castillo of Heritage Barbeque, and Jon Yao of Kato.

Congrats to Gusto Bread, Strong Water, Tobin Shea of Redbird, Daniel Castillo of Heritage Barbeque, and Jon Yao of Kato.

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The Altons rep Southeast LA live at KCRW

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Trans athletes find a home at T-Boy Wrestling

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 Left, Right & Center is KCRW’s weekly politics show where we take on the tough, divisive issues you’re afraid to talk about with your own family.

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 Madeleine Brand hosts Press Play, examining the latest ideas and trends shaping our world and Los Angeles. Streaming & podcast daily at KCRW.com.

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Indie found sounds, nostalgic guilty pleasures, and introspective piano solos to help you feel deeply and move freely through life.

Nassir Nassirzadeh's playlist, April 5, 2025

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Tim Matheson reflects on catching an in theater double feature of Stanley Kubrick's “Dr. Strangelove” and Mel Brooks' short film “The Critic” in the mid-1960s.

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Filmmakers David Siegel and Scott McGehee are here to discuss their new dramedy “The Friend” — starring Naomi Watts, Bill Murray, and a Great Dane.

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Filmmakers David Siegel and Scott McGehee are here to discuss their new dramedy “The Friend” — starring Naomi Watts, Bill Murray, and a Great Dane.

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Carol Leifer passes along decades worth of wisdom gleaned from stand-up comedy in her new book “How to Write a Funny Speech…”

Comedian Carol Leifer wants you to shine in your next speech

Carol Leifer passes along decades worth of wisdom gleaned from stand-up comedy in her new book “How to Write a Funny Speech…”

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Eclectic 24

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President of the Entertainment Union Coalition Rebecca Rhine breaks down her tireless work to revamp TV and film production in California.

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Jeremy Salamon reconnects with his Hungarian Jewish heritage and the charming childhood created by his grandmother.

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Chef Harry Posner takes advantage of the short window for green almonds.

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KCRW's signature music program features new releases, live performances, and artist interviews hosted by Novena Carmel.

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Tyler Boudreaux's playlist, April 3, 2025

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