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KCRW ReportsThis Altadena couple is redesigning their community
At the time of the Eaton Fire, architects Charles and Lynnelle Bryant were headed toward retirement. Now they're busier than ever.
KCRW ReportsGustavo Arellano: Republicans are endangered species in O.C.
Reactions to the Trump Administration could motivate a blue wave in 2026.
Press Play with Madeleine BrandWhat’s next for Venezuela after U.S. indicts Nicolás Maduro
Plus, the legal questions surrounding Maduro’s ouster, new so-called “Trump Accounts” seed a retirement-style investment for kids, and a new album celebrates women who sing Jewish religious music.
Good FoodSeeds of hope for our broken food system
Meet a few people fighting the food industry's giants.
The Sam Sanders ShowWhere Did All The Protest Music Go?
How Fela Kuti’s music became the soundtrack for social change.
Left, Right & CenterThe 2026 midterms are closer than they appear
Primary voting starts in a matter of weeks. We’ll identify which midterm races could define 2026. Could the growth of prediction markets change the political landscape? Plus, what we got wrong in 2025.
KCRW ReportsFolic acid in tortillas meant to bridge health disparities
A new CA law requires folic acid to be added to corn masa, the basis of Latino staples like tamales and pupusas. The aim is to reduce the risk of birth defects.
The TreatmentEmily Blunt on looking for the struggle in her characters
The Golden Globe nominee leans into fear in her performance in The Smashing Machine
The Sam Sanders ShowWho Can Save Pop Music?
Sam and music journalist Reanna Cruz critique the year in pop.
Weekend Film ReviewsWeekend Film Reviews: 'Marty Supreme,' 'Song Sung Blue'
Plus, why 'The Testament of Ann Lee' is a must-see on the big screen.
Press Play with Madeleine BrandGoodbye to ‘Stranger Things,’ the show that defined modern streaming
Plus, Wall Street investors are hoping to profit from LA County sex abuse settlements, KCRW’s Evan Kleiman eulogizes restaurants shuttered this year, and our weekly film reviews.
KCRW ReportsHe wants to change the way you think about the Cecil Hotel
Father Dylan Littlefield tries to turn around the building’s reputation as a place that inspires true crime documentaries.
KCRW MusicJon Batiste on Randy Newman, Americana, and "The Space of the Majestic"
Jon Batiste dropped by KCRW to join Anne Litt for a conversation about his high-visibility year, including the release of his 9th studio album Big Money, a major U.S. tour, and 2026 GRAMMY recognition in the Americana genre.
The TreatmentFinal reflections from Rob Reiner on his father's legacy
The late director pays tribute to another icon — his father.
Second OpinionWhat My Patients Taught Me About Gratitude
Practicing gratitude has benefits for your mind and body.
Question EverythingThe Scammers and Smut that Sparked the Modern Internet
As lawmakers on Capitol Hill call for the repeal of Section 230, we return to the moment it was spawned.
The BusinessVince Gilligan wants the audience to decide what ‘Pluribus’ is about
Vince Gilligan digs into the meaning of his Apple TV series, Pluribus, with Eric Deggans. Plus, Kim Masters and Matt Belloni break down the deal that led to the Oscars moving to YouTube in 2029.
Press Play with Madeleine BrandOscars move reveals what YouTube always wanted: to replace TV
Plus, the “slow-motion, slightly-off-the-front-page collapse” of the FBI under Kash Patel, our weekend film reviews, and Evan Kleiman has the best spice blends for last-minute stocking stuffers.
KCRW ReportsM.L.K. Hospital ‘can’t cut enough to absorb’ Medicaid $ loss
Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital in South LA, a safety net hospital, largely serves low-income patients. It's set to see 20% of its budget cut next year.
KCRW ReportsAn Olympics idea to travel the city, slowly ... on purpose
The Festival Trail is a nonprofit plan to link up Olympic and Paralympic venues, and the neighborhoods in between, for walking and biking. As with any non-car transit plans, it'll be an uphill battle.
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Morning Becomes EclecticMorning Becomes Eclectic playlist: January 5, 2026
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Raul CamposRaul Campos' playlist January 4, 2025
Soulful grooves, fresh remixes, Latin rhythms, and rock.
Chris DouridasChris Douridas' playlist: January 4, 2026
Genre-defying sounds, from fresh cuts to timeless gems.
Dan WilcoxDan Wilcox's playlist: January 4, 2026
New discoveries, remixes, rarities, b-sides, and classics.
Tyler "Boogie" BoudreauxTyler "Boogie" Boudreaux's playlist: January 4, 2026
Part wax. Part digital. Pure heat.
John TejadaJohn Tejada's playlist: January 3, 2026
John Tejada crafts seamless journeys through electronic music, blending deep cuts and future sounds to connect the underground's past with its evolving future.
MetropolisMetropolis playlist: January 3, 2026
Jason Bentley captures a hypnotic pulse of modern city life.
Ro "Wyldeflower" ContrerasRo "Wyldeflower" Contreras' playlist: January 3, 2026
Music to lift your spirits. An expansive sonic journey featuring new and classic rhythms from all over the globe.- Raul Campos
Raul Campos' playlist: January 3, 2026
Soulful grooves, fresh remixes, Latin rhythms, and rock.
LUXXURYLUXXURY's playlist: January 2, 2026
LUXXURY mixes dance, rock & post-punk, playing remixes and dubbed out edits of vintage classics, hidden gems of funk, and dusty disco discoveries.
Morning Becomes EclecticMorning Becomes Eclectic playlist: January 2, 2026 (with Special Guest Tyrone Lindqvist (of RÜFÜS DU SOL)
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Resident DJRESIDENT DJ 013: THOMAS DOLBY
British music legend Thomas Dolby touches down at KCRW as our Resident DJ for the month of December 2025. In his fifth mix, he carves a path through his own work for a special bonus episode called "Side B."
- Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras
Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras' playlist December 31, 2025
Music to lift your spirits. An expansive sonic journey featuring new and classic rhythms from all over the globe. - Morning Becomes Eclectic
Morning Becomes Eclectic December 31, 2025
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977. - Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras
Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras' playlist December 30, 2025
A globe-trotting journey through new and classic rhythms. - Morning Becomes Eclectic
Morning Becomes Eclectic December 30, 2025
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977. Raul Campos hosts Morning Becomes Eclectic. - Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras
Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras' playlist December 29, 2025
Music to lift your spirits. An expansive sonic journey featuring new and classic rhythms from all over the globe.
- Morning Becomes Eclectic
Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: December 29, 2025
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977. Anne Litt hosts Morning Becomes Eclectic. 
- Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras
Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras' playlist December 28, 2025
Music to lift your spirits. An expansive sonic journey featuring new and classic rhythms from all over the globe. 
Tyler "Boogie" BoudreauxTyler "Boogie" Boudreaux's playlist: December 28, 2025
A balanced diet of indie grooves, modern psych, alternative R&B and straight up rock and roll.- Raul Campos
Raul Campos' playlist: December 28, 2025
Soulful grooves, fresh remixes, Latin rhythms, and rock.
- John Tejada
John Tejada's playlist: December 27, 2025
John Tejada crafts seamless journeys through electronic music, blending deep cuts and future sounds to connect the underground's past with its evolving future. 
- Raul Campos
Raul Campos' playlist: December 27, 2025
Soulful grooves, fresh remixes, Latin rhythms, and rock. 
Anne LittAnne Litt's playlist: December 27, 2025
New rhythms. Sonic memory lanes. Everything else in between.
MetropolisMetropolis playlist: December 27, 2025
Jason Bentley captures the hypnotic pulse of modern city life on Saturday night.- LUXXURY
LUXXURY's playlist: December 26, 2025
LUXXURY mixes dance, rock & post-punk, playing remixes and dubbed out edits of vintage classics, hidden gems of funk, and dusty disco discoveries.
Music Shows & DJs
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TOKiMONSTA drops original mixes just for KCRW. Every Friday in January.
LUXXURY
LUXXURY mixes dance, rock & post-punk, playing remixes and dubbed out edits of vintage classics, hidden gems of funk, and dusty disco discoveries.John Tejada
John Tejada crafts seamless journeys through electronic music, blending deep cuts and future sounds to connect the underground's past with its evolving future.Morning Becomes Eclectic
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Henry Rollins
A mix of all kinds, from all over and all time.
Metropolis
Jason Bentley captures a hypnotic pulse of modern city life.
Anne Litt
New rhythms. Sonic memory lanes. Everything else in between.
Chris Douridas
Genre-defying sounds, from fresh cuts to timeless gems.
Raul Campos
Soulful grooves, fresh remixes, Latin rhythms, and rock.SiLVA
A dance-forward mix spanning all genres.
Tyler "Boogie" Boudreaux
Part wax. Part digital. Pure heat.Dan Wilcox
New discoveries, remixes, rarities, b-sides, and classics.
LeRoy Downs
Exploring the multitudes contained within jazz.
Francesca Harding
Music to make you feel.Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras
A globe-trotting journey through new and classic rhythms.
Nassir Nassirzadeh
Indie found sounds, nostalgic guilty pleasures, and introspective piano solos to help you feel deeply and move freely through life.
KCRW Original Shows & Podcasts
Left, Right & Center
Different takes. Same table.
Good Food
We’ll feed your belly and your curiosity.
The Sam Sanders Show
Big questions & hot takes on pop culture.
Question Everything
Fight for the truth. New episodes every Thursday.
The Business
Inside Hollywood with all the deals, drama, and decision-makers.
The Treatment
The most interesting and influential figures in entertainment.
Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Host Madeleine Brand looks at news, culture and emerging trends through the lens of Los Angeles.
KCRW Reports
Original reporting and interviews bring you the stories of LA.
Lost Notes
This season on Lost Notes: Groupies. Women of the Sunset Strip from the Pill to Punk.
Weekend Film Reviews
The best film reviewers in the business give you recommendations on what to see and what to skip each week.
Bodies
Each episode of this documentary series begins with a medical mystery. Sometimes the sickness is in the body, and sometimes the sickness is in the system. Once you peel back the layers, more questions emerge. Created by Allison Behringer and supported by KCRW.
Life Examined
KCRW's Life Examined is a one-hour weekly show exploring science, philosophy, faith — and finding meaning in the modern world. The show is hosted by Jonathan Bastian. Please tune in Sundays at 9 a.m., or find it as a podcast.
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What to do with your free time in LA.
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From Santa Barbara to Orange County, Los Angeles to Riverside — and points between — get the best local stories to your inbox every week.
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Music Insider
New tracks, free music downloads, and live performances, curated by legendary KCRW DJ Anne Litt.
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Let KCRW's art expert Carolina A. Miranda share where and how art and design are transforming LA's cultural landscape.
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Weekly food recommendations and story roundups from the Good Food podcast. Written by Evan Kleiman.
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A look into who and what’s shaping the entertainment we consume.
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Find out what pop culture Sam can’t stop thinking about, plus behind-the-scenes tidbits that didn’t make the show.
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Frances Anderton's dispatches on the world of design and architecture, and a roundup of related events.
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The best of KCRW – new music, new podcasts, events, and more.
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Top 30 Albums Of The Week
A list of the top 30 albums in KCRW’s on-air rotation.
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Second Opinion
Dr. Michael Wilkes offers an alternative perspective on medical ideas.
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