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LA spends tens of millions of dollars settling sidewalk injury lawsuits each year. But the city says that actually fixing the sidewalks would cost more.

LA spends tens of millions of dollars settling sidewalk injury lawsuits each year. But the city says that actually fixing the sidewalks would cost more.

from KCRW Features

Renowned psychologist Tara Brach on the power of Buddhism in modern therapy

KCRW’s Jonathan Bastian talks with renowned Buddhist teacher and psychologist Tara Brach about meditation, mindfulness, and trusting our “inner gold.”

Tiffany Haddish talks ‘Black Comedy in America’

Tiffany Haddish talks tracing the histories of Black comedians from Richard Pryor, to Marla Gibbs for her new Vice series “Black Comedy in America.”

Handel’s ‘Messiah’ raises foundational questions of being human

George Frideric Handel wrote the music for “Messiah” during political and social unrest. Charles Jennens put together the text when experiencing deep despair.

Drug Promotion to the Public

Why do drug companies push drugs to the public that just don’t work?

Dan Aykroyd breaks down the influence of European and Jewish culture on American humor.

from The Treatment

Skilled action-comedy director Jake Kasdan adds “Holiday” to his genre oeuvre via his new film “Red One.”

from The Treatment

“Hey, it isn’t all bad,” says Seeker Music founder Evan Bogart about the state of the recording business.

from The Business

Nathan Park talks about the link between the Academy Award-winning film "Parasite" and fried chicken.

from Good Food

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This season on Lost Notes: Groupies. Women of the Sunset Strip from the Pill to Punk.

Lost Notes

This season on Lost Notes: Groupies. Women of the Sunset Strip from the Pill to Punk.

 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?

 Evan Kleiman explores current events, social phenomena, history and culture through the lens of food.

Good Food

Evan Kleiman explores current events, social phenomena, history and culture through the lens of food.

 In-depth interviews with the most innovative & influential people in entertainment, art, and pop culture. Hosted by film critic Elvis Mitchell, at KCRW.com.

The Treatment

In-depth interviews with the most innovative & influential people in entertainment, art, and pop culture. Hosted by film critic Elvis Mitchell, at KCRW.com.

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"Blind Ambition" is a fish-out-of-water story, following winemaker Tinashe Nyamoduka as he competes with a team at the World Tasting Competition.

Tinashe Nyamoduka drinks wine to promote inclusivity

"Blind Ambition" is a fish-out-of-water story, following winemaker Tinashe Nyamoduka as he competes with a team at the World Tasting Competition.

from Good Food

Director Tran Anh Hung and actress Juliette Binoche discuss the recipe for subtle seduction in The Taste of Things.

"The Taste of Things" blurs the lines between food and love

Director Tran Anh Hung and actress Juliette Binoche discuss the recipe for subtle seduction in The Taste of Things.

from Good Food

On the 20th anniversary of Sideways, Hitching Post owner Frank Ostini reflects on the Santa Ynez Valley.

How "Sideways" changed the Santa Ynez Valley

On the 20th anniversary of Sideways, Hitching Post owner Frank Ostini reflects on the Santa Ynez Valley.

from Good Food

Filmmaker Jason Wise joins Vahe Keushguerian in a conversation about making wine from Iranian grapes for the first time in half a century.

In "Cup of Salvation," a vintner smuggles grapes out of Iran to make forbidden wine

Filmmaker Jason Wise joins Vahe Keushguerian in a conversation about making wine from Iranian grapes for the first time in half a century.

from Good Food

The latest film releases include Moana 2, Queer, Maria, and The Seed of the Sacred Fig.

Weekend film reviews: ‘Moana 2,’ ‘Queer,’ ‘Maria’

The latest film releases include Moana 2, Queer, Maria, and The Seed of the Sacred Fig.

from Weekend Film Reviews

The Thanksgiving meal is one of abundance and that means leftovers. What do you do with them all?

A few Thanksgiving leftovers recipes

The Thanksgiving meal is one of abundance and that means leftovers. What do you do with them all?

from Good Food

This Thanksgiving, don't make salad an afterthought. Try one of these crisp, creative recipes.

6 Thanksgiving salad recipes

This Thanksgiving, don't make salad an afterthought. Try one of these crisp, creative recipes.

from Good Food

You cannot live by mashed potatoes and mac and cheese alone!

8 green vegetable recipes for Thanksgiving

You cannot live by mashed potatoes and mac and cheese alone!

from Good Food

“Porcelain War” is a new documentary that vividly portrays the lives of civilians-turned-soldiers on and off Ukraine’s battlefield against Russia.

‘Porcelain War’ juxtaposes war and art in Ukraine

“Porcelain War” is a new documentary that vividly portrays the lives of civilians-turned-soldiers on and off Ukraine’s battlefield against Russia.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Critics review the latest film releases: “Moana 2,” “Queer,” “Maria,” “The Seed of the Sacred Fig.”

Weekend film reviews: ‘Moana 2,’ ‘Queer,’ ‘Maria’

Critics review the latest film releases: “Moana 2,” “Queer,” “Maria,” “The Seed of the Sacred Fig.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

This week Rabbi Steve Leder on why we should consider what we leave those closest to us when we die to include a legacy letter or ‘ethical will.’

Midweek Reset: On legacy letters

This week Rabbi Steve Leder on why we should consider what we leave those closest to us when we die to include a legacy letter or ‘ethical will.’

from Life Examined

Bring on the green vegetables! We get creative with Brussels sprouts and beans. Think maple, sriracha, hazelnuts, roasted jalapeño vinaigrette, and radishes.

15 Brussels sprouts and bean recipes for Thanksgiving

Bring on the green vegetables! We get creative with Brussels sprouts and beans. Think maple, sriracha, hazelnuts, roasted jalapeño vinaigrette, and radishes.

from Good Food

Let's start the Thanksgiving meal right, with the best rolls, biscuits, and cornbread we can find.

8 bread, biscuit and cornbread recipes for Thanksgiving

Let's start the Thanksgiving meal right, with the best rolls, biscuits, and cornbread we can find.

from Good Food

The Thanksgiving table often includes rich dishes with soft textures. The next day, some crunch with a nice acidic dressing will be a welcome relief.

Post-Thanksgiving: Time for crunchy salad!

The Thanksgiving table often includes rich dishes with soft textures. The next day, some crunch with a nice acidic dressing will be a welcome relief.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand