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At a rally in Beverly Hills, local Ukrainians and their supporters gathered to voice opposition to President Trump’s politics regarding Russia and Ukraine.

At a rally in Beverly Hills, local Ukrainians and their supporters gathered to voice opposition to President Trump’s politics regarding Russia and Ukraine.

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 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.

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 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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 Immigrant day laborers learn how to do risky fire cleanup

Immigrant day laborers learn how to do risky fire cleanup

 KCRW Features

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 Local Ukrainians voice fear, dismay as Trump weakens support

Local Ukrainians voice fear, dismay as Trump weakens support

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Gaza ceasefire is in its most delicate moment. Enter Donald Trump

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 ’70s funk icons Cymande make music that endures

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 Weekend film reviews: ‘Mickey 17,’ ‘On Becoming a Guinea Fowl’

Weekend film reviews: ‘Mickey 17,’ ‘On Becoming a Guinea Fowl’

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

Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras' playlist, March 6, 2025

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

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President Trump’s ambitious goal to deport 10 million immigrants faces legal challenges and pushback. What do the on-the-ground realities look like?

Reality vs. rhetoric: The latest on Trump’s immigration efforts

President Trump’s ambitious goal to deport 10 million immigrants faces legal challenges and pushback. What do the on-the-ground realities look like?

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Canada is the top export market for California wine.

Trump’s tariffs threaten California’s wine industry

Canada is the top export market for California wine.

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With roughly two dozen hostages still alive, the Gaza ceasefire is in trouble. How is Trump impacting the negotiations?

Gaza ceasefire is in its most delicate moment. Enter Donald Trump

With roughly two dozen hostages still alive, the Gaza ceasefire is in trouble. How is Trump impacting the negotiations?

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

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: Mar. 6, 2025

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

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Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Joe Ely has released his twenty-ninth solo album, Love and Freedom.

Today’s Top Tune: Joe Ely – ‘Adios Sweet Dreams’

Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Joe Ely has released his twenty-ninth solo album, Love and Freedom.

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For 25 years, the Debbie Allen Dance Academy in Los Angeles has inspired generations of young talent in Hollywood.

Debbie Allen to host day of free dance lessons for fire victims

For 25 years, the Debbie Allen Dance Academy in Los Angeles has inspired generations of young talent in Hollywood.

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A balanced diet of indie grooves, modern psych, alternative R&B and straight up rock and roll.

Tyler Boudreaux's playlist, March 5, 2025

A balanced diet of indie grooves, modern psych, alternative R&B and straight up rock and roll.

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

FREAKS ONLY playlist: March 5, 2025

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

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Bass fired Crowley two weeks ago, and City Council denied Crowley’s appeal to be reinstated on Tuesday.

The fiery showdown between Mayor Bass and LAFD Chief Crowley

Bass fired Crowley two weeks ago, and City Council denied Crowley’s appeal to be reinstated on Tuesday.

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Corporations are backpedaling on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Is the era of the ethical multinational in the past?

Is the ethical corporation an oxymoron?

Corporations are backpedaling on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Is the era of the ethical multinational in the past?

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This month, Regarding Her, the organization born out of the pandemic to support women entrepreneurs in hospitality, is hosting events to help people affected by the fires.

Regarding Her: Check out March events to support fire victims

This month, Regarding Her, the organization born out of the pandemic to support women entrepreneurs in hospitality, is hosting events to help people affected by the fires.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Republicans insist they will not cut Medicaid, the health program for poor and disabled Americans. But the budget they drew up depends on it.

Republican budget plans hinge on deep cuts to Medicaid

Republicans insist they will not cut Medicaid, the health program for poor and disabled Americans. But the budget they drew up depends on it.

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

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: Mar. 5, 2025

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

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This week, psychologist and author of “ The Emotional Lives of Teenagers: Raising Connected, Capable, and Compassionate Adolescents,” Lisa Damour addresses one of the toughest…

Midweek Reset: Connecting with teens

This week, psychologist and author of “ The Emotional Lives of Teenagers: Raising Connected, Capable, and Compassionate Adolescents,” Lisa Damour addresses one of the toughest…

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Date: Sunday, March 16, 2025 Timing: 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM Location: 8.9 mile marker (Hollywood Blvd & Vermont Ave, near Barnsdall Art Park)

Cheer on Team KCRW at The Los Angeles Marathon

Date: Sunday, March 16, 2025 Timing: 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM Location: 8.9 mile marker (Hollywood Blvd & Vermont Ave, near Barnsdall Art Park)

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Famed Big Bear bald eagles, Jackie and Shadow, welcomed two newborns after years of losses. The chicks must now weather the winter cold and predators to survive.

Big Bear eagles welcome 2 chicks after years of losses

Famed Big Bear bald eagles, Jackie and Shadow, welcomed two newborns after years of losses. The chicks must now weather the winter cold and predators to survive.

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A new bill wants to clarify if nail salon workers are independent contractors.

Labor law change confuses CA nail salon industry

A new bill wants to clarify if nail salon workers are independent contractors.

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