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Religious institutions have long been a refuge for immigrants. Now, they’re mobilizing in response to recent actions from the Trump administration.

Religious institutions have long been a refuge for immigrants. Now, they’re mobilizing in response to recent actions from the Trump administration.

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Need a professional recording studio, 3D printer or laser cutter? Turn to the Octavia Lab

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Weekend film reviews: ‘Last Breath,’ ‘My Dead Friend Zoe’

Critics review the latest film releases: “Last Breath,” “My Dead Friend Zoe,” “Cold Wallet,” and “The Accidental Getaway Driver.”

Melanie Lynskey delights in working with women in their 40s

Emmy-nominee Melanie Lynskey digs into the joys and anxieties that come with working on her much-obsessed over Showtime thriller “Yellowjackets.”

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

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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.

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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 LA’s religious groups empower immigrants amid deportations

LA’s religious groups empower immigrants amid deportations

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Which soul food restaurant reigns supreme in LA?

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 Caroline Eden crafts travel-evocative recipes from her basement kitchen in Edinburgh

Caroline Eden crafts travel-evocative recipes from her basement kitchen in Edinburgh

 Good Food

Helena Bottemiller Evich addresses the agenda to “Make America Healthy Again”

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Why have seed oils become a target of so much ire?

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 Has the noise of Trump’s first month covered up a lack of sound policy?

Has the noise of Trump’s first month covered up a lack of sound policy?

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5 Songs to Hear This Week: Pachyman, Samia, Steel Wool

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 Songwriters Clément Ducol and Camille on the music of ‘Emilia Pérez’

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Weekend film reviews: ‘Last Breath,’ ‘My Dead Friend Zoe’

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 Weekend film reviews: ‘Last Breath,’ ‘My Dead Friend Zoe’

Weekend film reviews: ‘Last Breath,’ ‘My Dead Friend Zoe’

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 The Treatment

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Actor Gael García Bernal shows some love for the Italian classic “We All Loved Each Other So Much,” by Ettore Scola.

Gael García Bernal on Ettore Scola’s ‘We All Loved Each Other So Much’

Actor Gael García Bernal shows some love for the Italian classic “We All Loved Each Other So Much,” by Ettore Scola.

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Actor Ken Leung shares how his real life chemistry with Industry co-star Myha’la translates on screen, and more about the HBO hit.

Ken Leung on his ‘Industry’ character’s growing desperation

Actor Ken Leung shares how his real life chemistry with Industry co-star Myha’la translates on screen, and more about the HBO hit.

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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.

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.

The UK DJ-producer’s output spans underground dance labels from ESP Institute to Skint to DFA and Rekids, as well as his own influential Me Me Me imprint.

Guest Mix: Man Power charges the heart of house, disco, and techno

The UK DJ-producer’s output spans underground dance labels from ESP Institute to Skint to DFA and Rekids, as well as his own influential Me Me Me imprint.

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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: Feb 28, 2025

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

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Clément Ducol and Camille, songwriters of “Emilia Pérez,” on shaping the film’s operatic world, and how they’re handling the controversies the film has sparked.

Songwriters Clément Ducol and Camille on the music of ‘Emilia Pérez’

Clément Ducol and Camille, songwriters of “Emilia Pérez,” on shaping the film’s operatic world, and how they’re handling the controversies the film has sparked.

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Major shake-ups are coming for two fiercely beloved film franchises — “Star Wars” and “James Bond” — we dig into what it all means.

What’s happening with ‘Star Wars’ and ‘James Bond?’

Major shake-ups are coming for two fiercely beloved film franchises — “Star Wars” and “James Bond” — we dig into what it all means.

from The Business

Travel writer Caroline Eden reflects on visits to Central Asia and Eastern Europe, and considers how the kitchen is a unique space to tell human stories.

Caroline Eden crafts travel-evocative recipes from her basement kitchen in Edinburgh

Travel writer Caroline Eden reflects on visits to Central Asia and Eastern Europe, and considers how the kitchen is a unique space to tell human stories.

from Good Food

Helena Bottemiller Evich runs the food policy newsletter “Food Fix,” and is here to break down the new administration's plans to “Make America Healthy Again.”

Helena Bottemiller Evich addresses the agenda to “Make America Healthy Again”

Helena Bottemiller Evich runs the food policy newsletter “Food Fix,” and is here to break down the new administration's plans to “Make America Healthy Again.”

from Good Food

Dr. Christopher Gardener drops some wisdom about seed oil.

Why have seed oils become a target of so much ire?

Dr. Christopher Gardener drops some wisdom about seed oil.

from Good Food

Karen Fisher, field researcher with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, shares stories of Ramadan at Zaatari — the world's largest Syrian refugee camp.

Celebrate Ramadan in Zaatari, the world’s largest Syrian refugee camp

Karen Fisher, field researcher with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, shares stories of Ramadan at Zaatari — the world's largest Syrian refugee camp.

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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: Feb. 28, 2025

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

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Which news headlines are worth the worry? If Democrats want to raise the alarms on Trump, they’ll have to communicate. Plus, KCRW takes listener questions.

Has the noise of Trump’s first month covered up a lack of sound policy?

Which news headlines are worth the worry? If Democrats want to raise the alarms on Trump, they’ll have to communicate. Plus, KCRW takes listener questions.

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Soul-disco-fluid duo Franc Moody gives us an infectious, psychedelic pub-rock track “Space Between Us.”

Today’s Top Tune: Franc Moody – ‘Space Between Us’

Soul-disco-fluid duo Franc Moody gives us an infectious, psychedelic pub-rock track “Space Between Us.”

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The latest film releases include Last Breath, My Dead Friend Zoe, Cold Wallet, and The Accidental Getaway Driver. Weighing in are Tim Grierson, senior U.S.

Weekend film reviews: ‘Last Breath,’ ‘My Dead Friend Zoe’

The latest film releases include Last Breath, My Dead Friend Zoe, Cold Wallet, and The Accidental Getaway Driver. Weighing in are Tim Grierson, senior U.S.

from Weekend Film Reviews

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

Tyler Boudreaux's playlist, February 27, 2025

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

from Tyler Boudreaux

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

FREAKS ONLY playlist: Feb 27, 2025

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

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