KCRW Features

KCRW Features

5 min

KCRW's stories, special interviews, and in-depth reporting from the field. KCRW's features air on Morning Edition and All Things Considered.

All Episodes

Writer and director Tim Robbins explores comedy, drama, and modern woes in a new stage play, “Topsy Turvy,” from The Actors’ Gang .

Some LA vegan spots are adding regenerative meats to their menus, pushing away long-time customers who only eat plant-based meals.

COVID-cautious Angelenos continue to take proactive steps to prevent infection, as they watch many others seem to care less about the virus.

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency is recommending that cannabis be rescheduled as a less dangerous drug. California is preparing for the changes.

Basketball star Cailin Clark signed with the Indiana Fever, but she’s elevating the entire WNBA. Will a rising interest in women’s basketball boost the LA Sparks?

The CDC estimates 17 million Americans experience long COVID. What have patients and doctors learned about the mysterious illness?

Cal State LA is launching a curriculum that helps students learn to produce their own game shows — the first of its kind in the nation.

A day after Gaza protests erupted on campus, USC students are disappointed to learn that May 10’s main stage commencement ceremony is canceled.

More from KCRW

Have media outlets gone overboard in their coverage of campus protests? What’s at stake in (another) legal battle between states and the White House?

from Left, Right & Center

Police arrested more than 130 people at UCLA after law enforcement dispersed protesters and dismantled a pro-Palestinian encampment.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Critics review the latest film releases: “The Fall Guy,” “I Saw the TV Glow,” “Evil Does Not Exist,” and “Mars Express.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Latest

Arizona's Republican-led legislature repealed the state's Civil War-era abortion ban, reverting to a 15-week limit. Meanwhile, Florida enforces a six-week ban.

Arizona repeals historic abortion ban amid battle for reproductive rights

Arizona's Republican-led legislature repealed the state's Civil War-era abortion ban, reverting to a 15-week limit. Meanwhile, Florida enforces a six-week ban.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

After violence between pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian sides broke out at UCLA overnight, two Dartmouth lecturers with differing views on the war offer a model for cooperation.

Amid US campus protests, can Dartmouth offer a different path?

After violence between pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian sides broke out at UCLA overnight, two Dartmouth lecturers with differing views on the war offer a model for cooperation.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Department of Justice proposed making cannabis a Schedule 3 drug, acknowledging after decades of illicit use that it has medical value and a lower risk for abuse.

Justice Department recommends loosening marijuana restrictions

The Department of Justice proposed making cannabis a Schedule 3 drug, acknowledging after decades of illicit use that it has medical value and a lower risk for abuse.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Strawberries are easy to transform into a dish that’s like a gift. To kick them up a notch, marinate them with a drizzle of flavorful balsamic vinegar.

Celebrate Mother’s Day with marinated strawberries (and ice cream)

Strawberries are easy to transform into a dish that’s like a gift. To kick them up a notch, marinate them with a drizzle of flavorful balsamic vinegar.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The NLRB has accused Trader Joe’s, Starbucks, Amazon, and SpaceX of harassing and intimidating workers. The companies are challenging the power of the board to protect workers’ jobs.

Supreme Court weighs power clash between workers and corporate giants

The NLRB has accused Trader Joe’s, Starbucks, Amazon, and SpaceX of harassing and intimidating workers. The companies are challenging the power of the board to protect workers’ jobs.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Campus protestors nationwide are demanding universities divest and cut financial ties to Israel. Is that possible in today's complex, global economy?

Protesters want universities to divest from Israel, schools aren’t bending

Campus protestors nationwide are demanding universities divest and cut financial ties to Israel. Is that possible in today's complex, global economy?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Trader Joe’s works with global suppliers to make eclectic products, but some small food producers say the company rips them off, reports Adam Reiner, founder of Restaurant Manifesto.

Is Trader Joe’s stealing food ideas from small producers?

Trader Joe’s works with global suppliers to make eclectic products, but some small food producers say the company rips them off, reports Adam Reiner, founder of Restaurant Manifesto.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Trader Joe’s works with global suppliers to make eclectic products, but some small food producers say the company rips them off, reports Adam Reiner, founder of Restaurant Manifesto .

Trader Joe’s: Fun romp through global cuisine comes at a price

Trader Joe’s works with global suppliers to make eclectic products, but some small food producers say the company rips them off, reports Adam Reiner, founder of Restaurant Manifesto .

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand