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Morning Becomes Eclectic

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

Dec. 11 2 hr, 49 min

Francesca Harding

Music to make you feel.

Dec. 10 2 hr

FREAKS ONLY

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

Dec. 10 1 hr, 59 min

José Galván

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

Dec. 09 1 hr, 59 min

LeRoy Downs

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

Dec. 08 1 hr, 59 min

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Hanukkah foods often focus on frying, so latkes are at the center of the table. But when it comes to the sweet side of things, jelly donuts or “sufganiyot” are a must-eat.

Sweet side of Hanukkah table: Jelly donuts are essential

Hanukkah foods often focus on frying, so latkes are at the center of the table. But when it comes to the sweet side of things, jelly donuts or “sufganiyot” are a must-eat.

Parents are suing Character.AI after its chatbots allegedly encouraged teens to hurt themselves or others. What’s making the tech push out this kind of language?

Some teens’ relationships with chatbots can spiral toward danger

Parents are suing Character.AI after its chatbots allegedly encouraged teens to hurt themselves or others. What’s making the tech push out this kind of language?

“The Bibi Files” is a new documentary that features never-before-seen leaked footage of police interrogations of the Israeli Prime Minister, his family, and his associates.

‘The Bibi Files’ depicts Netanyahu corruption probe

“The Bibi Files” is a new documentary that features never-before-seen leaked footage of police interrogations of the Israeli Prime Minister, his family, and his associates.

It’s Best Of szn here at KCRW and our new Music Director Alejandro Cohen has selected 5 must-hear 2024 tracks from LA artists.

5 Songs to Hear This Week: Julia Holter, untitled (halo), Suzanne Kraft

It’s Best Of szn here at KCRW and our new Music Director Alejandro Cohen has selected 5 must-hear 2024 tracks from LA artists.

from Music News

Anne Litt guest hosts Morning Becomes Eclectic.

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: December 11, 2024

Anne Litt guest hosts Morning Becomes Eclectic.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Tonight we’ll experience the season finale of School Night at Bardot in Hollywood.

Today’s Top Tune: Sea Pipes – ‘Unnameable Loss’

Tonight we’ll experience the season finale of School Night at Bardot in Hollywood.

from Today's Top Tune

Threatened by the Franklin Fire, Pepperdine University Professor Joel Johnson says his wife’s quick thinking and a baby monitor powering off helped them evacuate in less than an hour.

A baby monitor losing power alerts family to evacuate Franklin Fire

Threatened by the Franklin Fire, Pepperdine University Professor Joel Johnson says his wife’s quick thinking and a baby monitor powering off helped them evacuate in less than an hour.

from KCRW Features

Music to make you feel.

Francesca Harding's playlist, December 10, 2024

Music to make you feel.

from Francesca Harding

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

FREAKS ONLY playlist: Dec 10, 2024

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

from FREAKS ONLY

The murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has unleashed a nationwide fury against health insurance companies, with horror stories shared online of how companies have denied…

UnitedHealthcare CEO murder sparks frustration over US health care

The murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has unleashed a nationwide fury against health insurance companies, with horror stories shared online of how companies have denied…

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

To the chagrin of parents with young children, the holiday season is another opportunity to accumulate more toys.

American families are ‘drowning in toys’

To the chagrin of parents with young children, the holiday season is another opportunity to accumulate more toys.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Rainn Wilson says a central theme in “Waiting for Godot” is the danger of inaction. He explains the linguistic and physical challenges of his role, and the healing power of theater.

Rainn Wilson on what ‘Waiting for Godot’ reveals about humanity

Rainn Wilson says a central theme in “Waiting for Godot” is the danger of inaction. He explains the linguistic and physical challenges of his role, and the healing power of theater.

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: December 10, 2024

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

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

After a couple grueling years touring around the country for their debut album Shadowglow, powerhouse indie rock band flipturn will soon release their sophomore album Burnout Days…

Today’s Top Tune: flipturn – ‘Rodeo Clown’

After a couple grueling years touring around the country for their debut album Shadowglow, powerhouse indie rock band flipturn will soon release their sophomore album Burnout Days…

from Today's Top Tune

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

José Galván's playlist, December 9, 2024

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

from José Galván

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

FREAKS ONLY playlist: Dec 9, 2024

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

from FREAKS ONLY

Syrian rebels have taken Damascus. Their leader says he will protect minorities. What does the future look like in the war-torn state?

What’s next for Syria after the Assad regime?

Syrian rebels have taken Damascus. Their leader says he will protect minorities. What does the future look like in the war-torn state?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

A federal judge rules the U.S. Naval Academy can use race as a factor in its admissions, citing the military’s unique needs regarding a diverse officer corps.

Judge rules Naval Academy can use affirmative action in admissions

A federal judge rules the U.S. Naval Academy can use race as a factor in its admissions, citing the military’s unique needs regarding a diverse officer corps.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand