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LA’s Local Natives bring a career-spanning batch of hits — including “Dark Days” — to HQ.

LA’s Local Natives bring a career-spanning batch of hits — including “Dark Days” — to HQ.

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Election 2024: CA Props Explained

We provide in-depth coverage of California elections with one aim: to give voters what they need to make informed decisions.

Another sales tax for homeless services: LA voters to decide

Measure A – on LA County ballots this November – asks voters whether or not to approve a sales tax hike to fund homeless services and affordable housing.

Gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, or vegan baking? Not a problem for chemist Kat Cermelj

Chemist and baker Kat Cermelj conquers recipes without gluten, dairy, or eggs in "The Elements of Baking."

Here’s what ‘Wild Rituals’ author Caitlin O’Connell learned from the elephants

Cailtin O’Connell, author of “Wild Rituals: 10 Lessons Animals Can Teach Us About Connection, Community, and Ourselves,” shares insights into the ways in which elephants relate.

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Morning Becomes Eclectic

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

Oct. 17 2 hr, 50 min

FREAKS ONLY

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

Oct. 16 1 hr, 58 min

José Galván

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

Oct. 14 1 hr, 57 min

LeRoy Downs

A varied sonic experience to jazz, blending music, style, and culture.

Oct. 13 2 hr

Jason Kramer

Carefully curated music from around the world.

Oct. 13 1 hr, 59 min

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This Week on KCRW

Obongjayar's brand new single "Just My Luck" might be just the thing to turn your own luck around.

5 Songs to Hear This Week: Obongjayar, Eddie Chacon, Cutouts

Obongjayar's brand new single "Just My Luck" might be just the thing to turn your own luck around.

from Music News

Congressman Adam Schiff was Donald Trump’s chief antagonist during 2017-2021.

If Schiff wins Senate seat, he could be Trump’s chief adversary

Congressman Adam Schiff was Donald Trump’s chief antagonist during 2017-2021.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

KCRW's new host talks about the pop culture latest, including the likelihood of Charli XCX stretching "brat summer" into fall, and the "car crash" appeal of Francis Ford Coppola's…

Pop culture with Sam Sanders: Charli XCX remix, Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’

KCRW's new host talks about the pop culture latest, including the likelihood of Charli XCX stretching "brat summer" into fall, and the "car crash" appeal of Francis Ford Coppola's…

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Donnie and Joe Emerson recorded “Dreamin’ Wild” as teenagers in 1979. It took decades to become a hit. Now Donnie and his wife are on their first West Coast tour.

Album made by 2 teen brothers in 1979 finally gets its due

Donnie and Joe Emerson recorded “Dreamin’ Wild” as teenagers in 1979. It took decades to become a hit. Now Donnie and his wife are on their first West Coast tour.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Critics review the latest film releases: “Smile 2,” “Anora,” “Woman of the Hour,” and “Tom Petty: Heartbreakers Beach Party.”

Weekend film reviews: ‘Smile 2,’ ‘Anora,’ ‘Woman of the Hour’

Critics review the latest film releases: “Smile 2,” “Anora,” “Woman of the Hour,” and “Tom Petty: Heartbreakers Beach Party.”

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: October 17, 2024

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

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

If you’re a skeptic about love, it’s time to take a listen to the collaborative work of songwriters and producers Baba Stiltz and Okay Kaya .

Today’s Top Tune: Baba Stiltz & Okay Kaya – ‘I Believe In Love’

If you’re a skeptic about love, it’s time to take a listen to the collaborative work of songwriters and producers Baba Stiltz and Okay Kaya .

from Today's Top Tune

City Councilman Kevin De Leon is running for reelection against tenant rights attorney Ysabel Jurado. The outcome could determine whether City Hall leans more progressive.

LA’s 14th District race could reshape City Hall

City Councilman Kevin De Leon is running for reelection against tenant rights attorney Ysabel Jurado. The outcome could determine whether City Hall leans more progressive.

from KCRW Features

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

FREAKS ONLY playlist: Oct 16, 2024

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

from FREAKS ONLY

Voter suppression tactics now include strict voter ID laws, reduced early voting times, and limits on mail-in ballots. VA and AL are facing lawsuits related to purging voter rolls.

Republicans are trying to keep some people from voting

Voter suppression tactics now include strict voter ID laws, reduced early voting times, and limits on mail-in ballots. VA and AL are facing lawsuits related to purging voter rolls.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Lilly Ledbetter, who passed away last Saturday, was instrumental in pushing for equal pay between the sexes. So why has the gap remained roughly the same over two decades?

15 years after Lilly Ledbetter Act, pay gap persists between men and women

Lilly Ledbetter, who passed away last Saturday, was instrumental in pushing for equal pay between the sexes. So why has the gap remained roughly the same over two decades?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The new book “Den of Spies” chronicles the Reagan campaign’s efforts to delay the release of U.S. hostages in Iran to hurt President Jimmy Carter’s re-election chances.

The arms-for-hostages ‘October Surprise’ helped propel Reagan to White House

The new book “Den of Spies” chronicles the Reagan campaign’s efforts to delay the release of U.S. hostages in Iran to hurt President Jimmy Carter’s re-election chances.

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: October 16, 2024

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

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

I want a meaningful relationship! This week, author and activist adrienne maree brown joins Myisha to talk about yearning for connection.

On yearning for love with adrienne maree brown

I want a meaningful relationship! This week, author and activist adrienne maree brown joins Myisha to talk about yearning for connection.

from How’s Your Sex Life?

This week Judson Brewer psychiatrist, neuroscientist at Brown University and author of “Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your…

Midweek Reset: On Anxiety

This week Judson Brewer psychiatrist, neuroscientist at Brown University and author of “Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your…

from Life Examined

LA resident Josh Morgerman, star of the TV show “Hurricane Man,” built a second home in Mississippi to see powerful storms up-close.

‘Hurricane Man’ got his start in LA, now he chases storms worldwide

LA resident Josh Morgerman, star of the TV show “Hurricane Man,” built a second home in Mississippi to see powerful storms up-close.

from KCRW Features

The origin story of Miss Pamela Des Barres, the original queen of the groupies, author of the iconic memoir, I’m With the Band.

The true story of Pamela Des Barres, queen of the Groupies

The origin story of Miss Pamela Des Barres, the original queen of the groupies, author of the iconic memoir, I’m With the Band.

from Lost Notes

Here’s the latest anthemic ballad from Katie Crutchfield, the mastermind behind Waxahatchee .

Today’s Top Tune: Waxahatchee – ‘Much Ado About Nothing’

Here’s the latest anthemic ballad from Katie Crutchfield, the mastermind behind Waxahatchee .

from Today's Top Tune