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Skydance Media CEO David Ellison moves ahead with his deal to acquire Paramount Global. Matt Belloni and Lucas Shaw tell us what to expect.

Skydance Media CEO David Ellison moves ahead with his deal to acquire Paramount Global. Matt Belloni and Lucas Shaw tell us what to expect.

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‘Hurricane Man’ got his start in LA, now he chases storms worldwide

LA resident Josh Morgerman, star of the TV show “Hurricane Man,” built a second home in Mississippi to see powerful storms up-close.

KCRW Partner Screening: 'A Real Pain'

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KCRW and Searchlight Pictures invite you to a special advance screening of A Real Pain.

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: October 22, 2024

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

Today’s Top Tune: Las Palabras – ‘La Misma Luna (Feat. Angélica Garcia)’

Las Palabras , or Words in English, is the Spanish-language solo project of punk-scene veteran and member of !!! (Chk Chk Chk) — Rafael Cohen.

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 This season on Lost Notes: Groupies. Women of the Sunset Strip from the Pill to Punk.

Lost Notes

This season on Lost Notes: Groupies. Women of the Sunset Strip from the Pill to Punk.

 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.

Left, Right & Center

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.

 Are your friends sick of hearing about your latest hookups and troublesome relationships? We’re not. KCRW is here to ask, How’s Your Sex Life?

How’s Your Sex Life?

Are your friends sick of hearing about your latest hookups and troublesome relationships? We’re not. KCRW is here to ask, How’s Your Sex Life?

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José Galván

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Future beats and a mind-melting mix of fuzz, bass, and funk. Served fresh every weeknight.

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LeRoy Downs

A varied sonic experience to jazz, blending music, style, and culture.

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Jason Kramer

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 Dodgers vs. Yankees: A historic showdown in the World Series

Dodgers vs. Yankees: A historic showdown in the World Series

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Jujubes at farmers' markets mean its fall in Los Angeles

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LA’s 14th District race could reshape City Hall

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 Food Insecurity

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Hiking helps remind Chef René Redzepi that life is beautiful

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Making a modern chocolate bar from rare cacao grown deep in the Amazon is even harder than it sounds

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 Elon Musk offers $1M to sign his petition. Is it legal?

Elon Musk offers $1M to sign his petition. Is it legal?

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Who takes over after death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar?

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

How a Trump supporter accidentally funded (then withdrew from) ‘The Apprentice’

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 Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: October 22, 2024

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: October 22, 2024

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 Composer Carl St. Clair to retire from Pacific Symphony

Composer Carl St. Clair to retire from Pacific Symphony

 KCRW Features

Cirque du Soleil returns to its US home in Santa Monica

 KCRW Features

Ilana Glazer speaks on their stand-up influences ahead of new special ‘Human Magic’

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 The Skydance x Paramount deal marches on: here’s what you need to know

The Skydance x Paramount deal marches on: here’s what you need to know

 The Business

‘Hurricane Man’ got his start in LA, now he chases storms worldwide

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Vietnamese new wave is armor for refugees to hide behind, says filmmaker

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An infectious harmony of varied sounds and melodies that bridge cultures and genres.

José Galván's playlist, October 21, 2024

An infectious harmony of varied sounds and melodies that bridge cultures and genres.

from José Galván

New music. Emerging artists. No boundaries. Served fresh every weeknight, 8-10pm, only on FREAKS ONLY by Travis Holcombe.

FREAKS ONLY playlist: Oct 21, 2024

New music. Emerging artists. No boundaries. Served fresh every weeknight, 8-10pm, only on FREAKS ONLY by Travis Holcombe.

from FREAKS ONLY

“New Wave” is a documentary about Vietnamese refugees leaning into Eurodisco as they built new lives in SoCal after the fall of Saigon. It also speaks to generational trauma and grief.

Vietnamese new wave is armor for refugees to hide behind, says filmmaker

“New Wave” is a documentary about Vietnamese refugees leaning into Eurodisco as they built new lives in SoCal after the fall of Saigon. It also speaks to generational trauma and grief.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Dodgers are back in the World Series after a wild win over the Mets. Now they’re set to face the Yankees in a matchup that’s pure baseball magic.

Dodgers vs. Yankees: A historic showdown in the World Series

The Dodgers are back in the World Series after a wild win over the Mets. Now they’re set to face the Yankees in a matchup that’s pure baseball magic.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Elon Musk is offering swing state voters $1 million to sign his petition. But some election law experts worry that Musk is trying to buy votes for Donald Trump.

Elon Musk offers $1M to sign his petition. Is it legal?

Elon Musk is offering swing state voters $1 million to sign his petition. But some election law experts worry that Musk is trying to buy votes for Donald Trump.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Days after Sinwar’s death, Secretary of State Antony Blinken travels to the Middle East to bring calm to the region. But prospects for peace don’t look good.

Who takes over after death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar?

Days after Sinwar’s death, Secretary of State Antony Blinken travels to the Middle East to bring calm to the region. But prospects for peace don’t look good.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: October 21, 2024

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

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KCRW's all-music channel blending the collected talents and tastes of all KCRW's DJs into a single voice streaming 24 hours a day.

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KCRW's all-music channel blending the collected talents and tastes of all KCRW's DJs into a single voice streaming 24 hours a day.

Each song on Bon Iver ’s new EP, SABLE, reveals an autobiographical imprint of a different point in frontman Justin Vernon’s healing process.

Today’s Top Tune: Bon Iver – “Things Behind Things Behind Things”

Each song on Bon Iver ’s new EP, SABLE, reveals an autobiographical imprint of a different point in frontman Justin Vernon’s healing process.

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Carl St. Clair is retiring after more than 30 years leading the Pacific Symphony. The orchestra became an international success under his tenure.

Composer Carl St. Clair to retire from Pacific Symphony

Carl St. Clair is retiring after more than 30 years leading the Pacific Symphony. The orchestra became an international success under his tenure.

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In 1987, Cirque du Soleil made its first U.S. debut in Santa Monica. The show returns to the city with Kooza at the Big Top through January.

Cirque du Soleil returns to its US home in Santa Monica

In 1987, Cirque du Soleil made its first U.S. debut in Santa Monica. The show returns to the city with Kooza at the Big Top through January.

from KCRW Features

"Just Jazz" with LeRoy Downs. Downs' goal is to bring a varied sonic experience to jazz, while blending music, style, and culture.

LeRoy Downs' playlist, October 20, 2024

"Just Jazz" with LeRoy Downs. Downs' goal is to bring a varied sonic experience to jazz, while blending music, style, and culture.

from LeRoy Downs

Featuring selections that range from carefully curated music from around the world with unique gems and quality tracks that will satisfy the needs of even the most discerning music…

Jason Kramer's playlist, October 20, 2024

Featuring selections that range from carefully curated music from around the world with unique gems and quality tracks that will satisfy the needs of even the most discerning music…

from Jason Kramer

A sonic trip through the past, present and future of roots music.

Jeremy Sole's playlist, October 20, 2024

A sonic trip through the past, present and future of roots music.

from Jeremy Sole

Raul Campos creates a mix of emerging artists and current favorites, bringing essential cuts from around the world and a little closer to home -- from soulful grooves and fresh remixes…

Raul Campos' playlist, October 20, 2024

Raul Campos creates a mix of emerging artists and current favorites, bringing essential cuts from around the world and a little closer to home -- from soulful grooves and fresh remixes…

from Raul Campos

New releases in all genres.

Chris Douridas' playlist, October 20, 2024

New releases in all genres.

from Chris Douridas

Lawrence Kramer and Carolyn Korsmeyer take us on a philosophical and sensual journey exploring sound, taste, and touch.

The senses: A philosophical and sensual exploration of sound, taste, and touch

Lawrence Kramer and Carolyn Korsmeyer take us on a philosophical and sensual journey exploring sound, taste, and touch.

from Life Examined

How can a country so rich in resources and farm production have people who still go to bed hungry?

Food Insecurity

How can a country so rich in resources and farm production have people who still go to bed hungry?

from Second Opinion

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

Nassir Nassirzadeh's playlist, October 20, 2024

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

from Nassir Nassirzadeh