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On the heels of new LP “Adjust Brightness,” Bilal brings his cosmic-funk-soul spectacular to KCRW’s Annenberg Performance Studio.

On the heels of new LP “Adjust Brightness,” Bilal brings his cosmic-funk-soul spectacular to KCRW’s Annenberg Performance Studio.

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Love letter to Compton: Annoying the landlady, knowing the churro man by first name

Roosevelt High School student Darlene Vazquez shares her love letter to Compton, and the grief and joy that keep her tied there.

Pussy Riot founder incarcerates herself for ‘Police State’ in DTLA

Nadya Tolokonnikova talks about her new art show “Police State,” losing herself in a Russian penal colony, plus the need for activists to speak up despite risks.

5 Songs to Hear This Week: KCRW Fest at the Hollywood Bowl edition

Get to know the artists you’ll be groovin’ to as part of KCRW Festival at the Hollywood Bowl — happening all summer long.

How a Pasadena animation studio is smuggling big ideas into American homes

Green Street Pictures created two of the most ambitious shows of the last few years, and they’re both cartoons.

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After the Trump administration cut billions in foreign aid, two African countries that succeeded in curbing the spread of HIV are now in danger of backsliding.

Cuts to USAID already being felt in the fight against HIV

After the Trump administration cut billions in foreign aid, two African countries that succeeded in curbing the spread of HIV are now in danger of backsliding.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

With social media flaunting luxury, young people think they're falling behind financially, though they can cover living expenses and more. It’s called money dysmorphia.

Is everyone rich, or is it just Instagram?

With social media flaunting luxury, young people think they're falling behind financially, though they can cover living expenses and more. It’s called money dysmorphia.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Supreme Court issued 9-0 opinions today on big cases concerning employment discrimination, the liability of gun manufacturers, and tax exemptions for religious organizations.

Big SCOTUS cases on jobs, guns, religion: Unanimous rulings

The Supreme Court issued 9-0 opinions today on big cases concerning employment discrimination, the liability of gun manufacturers, and tax exemptions for religious organizations.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Critics review the latest film releases: “From the World of John Wick: Ballerina,” “Dangerous Animals,” “Predator: Killer of Killers,” “The Life of Chuck.”

Weekend film reviews: ‘Ballerina,’ ‘Dangerous Animals,’ ‘The Life of Chuck’

Critics review the latest film releases: “From the World of John Wick: Ballerina,” “Dangerous Animals,” “Predator: Killer of Killers,” “The Life of Chuck.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

KCRW's signature music program, Morning Becomes Eclectic, is hosted by Novena Carmel and features a thoughtfully curated mix of new releases, timeless classics, offbeat gems, live…

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: June 5, 2025

KCRW's signature music program, Morning Becomes Eclectic, is hosted by Novena Carmel and features a thoughtfully curated mix of new releases, timeless classics, offbeat gems, live…

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Canadian soul star Tanika Charles has done a lot of mending in her life.

Today’s Top Tune: Tanika Charles – ‘How Long Will It Take’

Canadian soul star Tanika Charles has done a lot of mending in her life.

from Today's Top Tune

A young girl in Bakersfield, who’s being treated in Los Angeles for a life-threatening condition, will get to stay in the country for at least a year after being told she and her…

4-year-old facing deportation allowed to stay in SoCal for medical care

A young girl in Bakersfield, who’s being treated in Los Angeles for a life-threatening condition, will get to stay in the country for at least a year after being told she and her…

from KCRW Features

Music to lift your spirits. An expansive sonic journey featuring new and classic rhythms from all over the globe.

Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras' playlist, June 4, 2025

Music to lift your spirits. An expansive sonic journey featuring new and classic rhythms from all over the globe.

from Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras

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

FREAKS ONLY playlist: June 4, 2025

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

from FREAKS ONLY

Going to an outdoor event at the Hollywood Bowl or Gloria Molina Grand Park? Consider packing steak salad, Vietnamese banh mi, pastries with savory fillings, and more.

Planning a concert picnic this summer? Here’s your menu

Going to an outdoor event at the Hollywood Bowl or Gloria Molina Grand Park? Consider packing steak salad, Vietnamese banh mi, pastries with savory fillings, and more.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

An 11-week Israeli blockade brought Gaza to the brink of famine. Now the military – and a shadowy nonprofit – are overseeing a chaotic aid rollout.

As famine looms, Israeli military kills dozens seeking aid in Gaza

An 11-week Israeli blockade brought Gaza to the brink of famine. Now the military – and a shadowy nonprofit – are overseeing a chaotic aid rollout.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Department of Defense plans to strip civil rights leader Harvey Milk’s name from a Navy ship.

‘Debasing his memory’: Former friend of Harvey Milk reacts to Navy ship name change

The Department of Defense plans to strip civil rights leader Harvey Milk’s name from a Navy ship.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

KCRW's signature music program, Morning Becomes Eclectic, is hosted by Novena Carmel and features a thoughtfully curated mix of new releases, timeless classics, offbeat gems, live…

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: June 4, 2025

KCRW's signature music program, Morning Becomes Eclectic, is hosted by Novena Carmel and features a thoughtfully curated mix of new releases, timeless classics, offbeat gems, live…

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

In response to more federal immigration enforcement actions in Orange County, officials there want more transparency from ICE, while others fear retaliation from the Trump…

OC communities want a heads up before ICE agents arrive

In response to more federal immigration enforcement actions in Orange County, officials there want more transparency from ICE, while others fear retaliation from the Trump…

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Enjoy the ebullient title track from NYC-based producer Yuno’s debut album, Blest. Honing his skills in his Floridian childhood bedroom eventually led to broader platforms.

Today’s Top Tune: Yuno – ‘Blest’

Enjoy the ebullient title track from NYC-based producer Yuno’s debut album, Blest. Honing his skills in his Floridian childhood bedroom eventually led to broader platforms.

from Today's Top Tune

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

FREAKS ONLY playlist: June 3, 2025

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

from FREAKS ONLY

New Wet Leg, anyone?

KCRW’s Top 30: Wet Leg, HAAi, Unknown Mortal Orchestra

New Wet Leg, anyone?

Want to eat at Koreatown’s Here’s Looking At You? June 13 will be your last chance.

Lien Ta shares her emotional choice to end Here’s Looking At You

Want to eat at Koreatown’s Here’s Looking At You? June 13 will be your last chance.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand