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Critics review the latest film releases: “Jurassic World Rebirth,” “40 Acres,” “Heads of State,” and “In the Mood For Love.”

Critics review the latest film releases: “Jurassic World Rebirth,” “40 Acres,” “Heads of State,” and “In the Mood For Love.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Lawsuit seeks to end LA immigration raids on constitutional grounds

Several civil rights groups filed a class-action lawsuit alleging that ICE agents are targeting people based on race and holding them in “deplorable” conditions.

Official fireworks shows cancelled. Expect illegal ones to still pop off

ICE raids, the fire threat, or budget reasons are the reasons some LA-area communities won’t be having Independence Day festivities. But illegal fireworks will continue.

Big bottoms, big laughs: Michael McKean talks ‘Spinal Tap’

Michael McKean shares behind-the-scenes tales from “Spinal Tap,” the film’s lasting impact, and a career filled with comedy, music, and satire.

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: July 3, 2025

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KCRW's signature daily music show. New releases, live performances, and interviews.

 It’s about the things we obsess over in our free time: TV and movies, music and celebrities, Internet and memes, and the people who make it. No topic is too big or small.

The Sam Sanders Show

It’s about the things we obsess over in our free time: TV and movies, music and celebrities, Internet and memes, and the people who make it. No topic is too big or small.

 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.

 Reporter Brian Reed re-examines everything about journalism, the profession he thought he knew. In the middle of making his second hit podcast, Brian got sued. Accused.

Question Everything

Reporter Brian Reed re-examines everything about journalism, the profession he thought he knew. In the middle of making his second hit podcast, Brian got sued. Accused.

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Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras

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

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

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Francesca Harding

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

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July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular with Earth, Wind & Fire
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 Lawsuit seeks to end LA immigration raids on constitutional grounds

Lawsuit seeks to end LA immigration raids on constitutional grounds

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Official fireworks shows cancelled. Expect illegal ones to still pop off

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

LA mayor praises film credits, slams sanctuary city lawsuit

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 How's California's wine industry doing these days? (Not great)

How's California's wine industry doing these days? (Not great)

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Squash vines are in season at farmers markets and at RVR

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The art and science of aging cheese with affineur Olivia Haver

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Politics

 Congressional budget bill allocates billions more for immigration

Congressional budget bill allocates billions more for immigration

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Landmark CA environmental law rolled back by Newsom, state legislature

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

‘Abundance’: The book behind Gov. Newsom’s housing reforms

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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 Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: July 3, 2025

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: July 3, 2025

 Morning Becomes Eclectic

Today’s Top Tune: The Favors – ‘The Little Mess You Made’

 Today's Top Tune

Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras' playlist, July 2, 2025

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Arts

 New LACMA wing opens while an iconic local gallery closes

New LACMA wing opens while an iconic local gallery closes

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Will CBS News’ independence survive the newly proposed Trump settlement?

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Sitcom veteran Phil Rosenthal on going off script for 'Somebody Feed Phil'

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Entertainment

 Weekend film reviews: ‘Jurassic World Rebirth,’ ‘40 Acres’

Weekend film reviews: ‘Jurassic World Rebirth,’ ‘40 Acres’

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Big bottoms, big laughs: Michael McKean talks ‘Spinal Tap’

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Want to narrate an audiobook? The job is tougher than you think

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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Mayor Karen Bass celebrates a $750 million Hollywood tax credit and claims the Trump administration’s lawsuit against her is part of an ‘all out assault’ on LA.

LA mayor praises film credits, slams sanctuary city lawsuit

Mayor Karen Bass celebrates a $750 million Hollywood tax credit and claims the Trump administration’s lawsuit against her is part of an ‘all out assault’ on LA.

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The number of newly-issued business licenses dropped by half over the last decade or so in LA, according to a report from Crosstown LA.

LA’s economy blinking red, fewer businesses are opening

The number of newly-issued business licenses dropped by half over the last decade or so in LA, according to a report from Crosstown LA.

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About six months after the Eaton Fire, homeowners in Altadena are frustrated by hurdles to rebuilding, including the LA County building permit process.

Rebuilding Altadena bogs down in red tape and frustration

About six months after the Eaton Fire, homeowners in Altadena are frustrated by hurdles to rebuilding, including the LA County building permit process.

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Longtime friends FINNEAS and Ashe have a habit of casual collabs that create hits. Think: “ Moral of the Story ” (2019) and “ Till Forever Falls Apart ” (2021).

Today’s Top Tune: The Favors – ‘The Little Mess You Made’

Longtime friends FINNEAS and Ashe have a habit of casual collabs that create hits. Think: “ Moral of the Story ” (2019) and “ Till Forever Falls Apart ” (2021).

from Today's Top Tune

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

Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras' playlist, July 2, 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: July 2, 2025

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

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Fresh heat: From Mocky’s very human vibrations, to Canadian 4-top The Beaches’ proprietary blend of musical prowess and good ass times.

5 Songs to Hear This Week: Mocky, Sam Austins, PinkPantheress

Fresh heat: From Mocky’s very human vibrations, to Canadian 4-top The Beaches’ proprietary blend of musical prowess and good ass times.

from Music News

Some Black tenants are disproportionately being evicted by Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) in LA, a new UCLA study finds. KCRW hears from two sisters who’ve experienced this.

Black Angelenos feel brunt of evictions from corporate landlords

Some Black tenants are disproportionately being evicted by Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) in LA, a new UCLA study finds. KCRW hears from two sisters who’ve experienced this.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Immigration detention and enforcement may be getting around $150 billion in additional funding over the next four years. What will that go to?

Congressional budget bill allocates billions more for immigration

Immigration detention and enforcement may be getting around $150 billion in additional funding over the next four years. What will that go to?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

LACMA opened its new David Geffen Galleries building last week for a sneak peek. Down the street, Blum Gallery closes after over 30 years in LA.

New LACMA wing opens while an iconic local gallery closes

LACMA opened its new David Geffen Galleries building last week for a sneak peek. Down the street, Blum Gallery closes after over 30 years in LA.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Amelia Earhart is known as a pioneering aviator who died tragically — her remains are likely still lying in the Pacific Ocean.

Amelia Earhart was poorly prepared for her final flight, says author

Amelia Earhart is known as a pioneering aviator who died tragically — her remains are likely still lying in the Pacific Ocean.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Chris Douridas guest hosts Morning Becomes Eclectic.

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: July 2, 2025

Chris Douridas guest hosts Morning Becomes Eclectic.

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KCRW Young Creator’s Project alum Raine is back with Backseat, a new EP due in Sept of this year.

Today’s Top Tune: Raine – ‘To You

KCRW Young Creator’s Project alum Raine is back with Backseat, a new EP due in Sept of this year.

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Music to make you feel.

Francesca Harding's playlist, July 1, 2025

Music to make you feel.

from Francesca Harding

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

FREAKS ONLY playlist: July 1, 2025

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

from FREAKS ONLY

“Deviant pop” heads, LA’s Automatic are here to fine-tune your personal soundtrack.

KCRW’s Top 30: Automatic, Cut Copy, Wet Leg

“Deviant pop” heads, LA’s Automatic are here to fine-tune your personal soundtrack.

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Women often don’t discuss some of their biggest issues, such as miscarriage, loneliness, lack of intimacy with their partner. The new book “Normalize It” aims to change that.

This psychologist wants women to erase silence and shame in their lives

Women often don’t discuss some of their biggest issues, such as miscarriage, loneliness, lack of intimacy with their partner. The new book “Normalize It” aims to change that.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

For years, many have blamed the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the state’s housing crisis. Will rolling it back lead to more housing?

Landmark CA environmental law rolled back by Newsom, state legislature

For years, many have blamed the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the state’s housing crisis. Will rolling it back lead to more housing?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand