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A battle of the Bobs at Disney (Iger vs. Chapek) overshadows Emmy wins for “Shōgun”... a series about “the collision of two ambitious men from different worlds.”

A battle of the Bobs at Disney (Iger vs. Chapek) overshadows Emmy wins for “Shōgun”... a series about “the collision of two ambitious men from different worlds.”

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Richard Linklater’s ultimate ‘how-to’ guide: Thoreau’s ‘Walden’

Acclaimed filmmaker Richard Linklater considers Thoreau’s classic, transcendentalist memoir “Walden” to be the ultimate guide to living an uncompromised life.

5 Songs to Hear This Week: FKA twigs, Franz Ferdinand, Royel Otis

FKA twigs delivers the euphoric electro epic “Eusexa” — the title track to her forthcoming album, due in January 2025.

Fall at UCLA: New rules on protests, more weapons for police

As UCLA begins its fall quarter, new rules are in place to prevent future violent confrontations about the Israel-Hamas war.

Is Shohei Ohtani the best all-around baseball player ever?

Ohtani became the first MLB player to hit 50 homers and steal 50 bases in one season. Plus UCLA and USC struggle in Big Ten, and the WNBA announces its MVPs.

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

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

 KCRW’s acclaimed music documentary podcast, Lost Notes, is back for its fourth season!

Lost Notes

KCRW’s acclaimed music documentary podcast, Lost Notes, is back for its fourth season!

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

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 Fall at UCLA: New rules on protests, more weapons for police

Fall at UCLA: New rules on protests, more weapons for police

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Is Shohei Ohtani the best all-around baseball player ever?

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

CA granted $114M to homeless nonprofit, now they want it back

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 Craving Turkish food? Head to Lokl Haus in Santa Monica

Craving Turkish food? Head to Lokl Haus in Santa Monica

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Yotam Ottolenghi sources comfort food recipes from around the world

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 Georgia decides to hand-count its ballots. Is that legal?

Georgia decides to hand-count its ballots. Is that legal?

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Can Israel decide who qualifies as Jewish?

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 5 Songs to Hear This Week: FKA twigs, Franz Ferdinand, Royel Otis

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Eclectic 24

 Eclectic 24

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 Richard Linklater’s ultimate ‘how-to’ guide: Thoreau’s ‘Walden’

Richard Linklater’s ultimate ‘how-to’ guide: Thoreau’s ‘Walden’

 The Treatment

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 The Treatment

Maria Bamford begs you to google her before seeing her stand-up

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 Following big Emmy wins for FX’s ‘Shōgun,’ the NYT details a Disney power struggle

Following big Emmy wins for FX’s ‘Shōgun,’ the NYT details a Disney power struggle

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Big hair and spandex: New series tackles 80s hair metal world

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On Friday, the Georgia State Election Board voted 3-2 along partisan lines to require counties to hand-count every ballot cast on Election Day.

Georgia decides to hand-count its ballots. Is that legal?

On Friday, the Georgia State Election Board voted 3-2 along partisan lines to require counties to hand-count every ballot cast on Election Day.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

A new documentary series examines the world of 1980s hair metal music. KCRW talks to director Jeff Tremaine and founding Guns N’ Roses member Tracii Guns.

Big hair and spandex: New series tackles 80s hair metal world

A new documentary series examines the world of 1980s hair metal music. KCRW talks to director Jeff Tremaine and founding Guns N’ Roses member Tracii Guns.

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: September 23, 2024

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

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

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.

Eclectic 24

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.

Recorded at their home studio in Los Angeles, New Release is the first studio album from YACHT (Young Americans Challenging High Technology) in five years.

Today’s Top Tune: YACHT - ‘Wake Me Up’

Recorded at their home studio in Los Angeles, New Release is the first studio album from YACHT (Young Americans Challenging High Technology) in five years.

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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.

Eclectic 24

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.

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, September 22, 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, September 22, 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, September 22, 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, September 22, 2024

New releases in all genres.

from Chris Douridas

Lorraine Besser, philosophy professor and author of “The Art of the Interesting,” explores what it means to cultivate and live a good life.

Leading a good life doesn’t always mean leading an easy one

Lorraine Besser, philosophy professor and author of “The Art of the Interesting,” explores what it means to cultivate and live a good life.

from Life Examined

At present, the role of genetics testing in the diagnosis or treatment of depression is not ready for prime time.

The role of genetics in depression

At present, the role of genetics testing in the diagnosis or treatment of depression is not ready for prime time.

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, September 22, 2024

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

from Nassir Nassirzadeh

Fanatic! I’d like to lodge a complaint. It’s now well into September but the weather in my area is still peaking into the 90s every day.

KCRW Broadcast 807

Fanatic! I’d like to lodge a complaint. It’s now well into September but the weather in my area is still peaking into the 90s every day.

from Henry Rollins

Jason Bentley captures the hypnotic pulse of modern city life on Saturday night.

Metropolis playlist, September 21, 2024

Jason Bentley captures the hypnotic pulse of modern city life on Saturday night.

from Metropolis

Unearthing new discoveries, remixes and rarities, b-sides and lost classics.

Dan Wilcox's playlist, September 21, 2024

Unearthing new discoveries, remixes and rarities, b-sides and lost classics.

from Dan Wilcox

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, September 21, 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

Anne Litt hosts unexpected choices in progressive pop and new rhythms.

Anne Litt's playlist, September 21, 2024

Anne Litt hosts unexpected choices in progressive pop and new rhythms.

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