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Second OpinionSolving One Problem, Creating Another
In complex systems, every intervention has consequences.
The Sam Sanders ShowWhat Happens When a Trans Comedian Tours America Alone?
Roz Hernandez on queerness, touring the country and ghost stories.
The TreatmentEdward Norton on the best date movie of the summer
The Oscar nominated actor talks up his newest buzzy film ‘The Invite.’
Left, Right & CenterWho Speaks For The Parties? Dems and GOP Fight It Out
Democratic primaries this week tested the power of Zohran Mamdani to reshape his party. Meanwhile, President Trump’s power in the Republican Party was tested when he met with GOP Senators.
The BusinessJohn Carney on pop stars, movie stars, and Power Ballad
Kim Masters talks to John Carney about his new film Power Ballad, his latest exploration of the music industry. Plus, Masters and Matt Belloni discuss why Amazon dropped out of distributing a movie critical of Open AI.
Press Play with Madeleine BrandSupreme Court puts thousands of Haitians at risk for deportation
Plus, the Court’s ruling against a Rastafari man who sued prison officials for shaving his head has again turned Black hair into a political flashpoint, our weekend film reviews, and Evan Kleiman loves tiki drinks.
Question EverythingAshley St. Clair is Fighting X – And Tried To Stop This Episode
A live interview with Elon Musk’s ex.
Weekend Film ReviewsWeekend Film Reviews: 'Jackass: Best and Last,' 'The Invite,' 'Supergirl'
Jackass is back with ill-advised stunts. Some things never change.
Press Play with Madeleine BrandChris Evert, Martina Navratilova, and sports’ most intense rivalry
Plus, the LAPD shooting of a dog renews questions about police shootings. And it’s not your imagination - fruit is a lot sweeter these days. It’s on purpose.
Press Play with Madeleine BrandBrexit begets ‘Bregret’: 10 years on, Brits feel buyer’s remorse
Plus, Congo’s soccer team is looking good both on and off the field, how Uber and Lyft use dynamic pricing in all sorts of ways to make you pay more, and the rise of the online apartment scout.
The Sam Sanders ShowIs Hollywood In The Middle Of An Age War?
Why boomers just won’t let go of the movie industry
Press Play with Madeleine BrandWhat’s in Boyle Heights fire’s toxic air spreading across LA?
Plus, how a New York six-year-old’s disappearance changed parenting, the UK’s prime minister bans social media for kids as one of his last acts, and why summer concert season is becoming a financial flop.
The TreatmentThe Treat: David Siegel
One of the directors behind ‘The Friend’ celebrates an architecture movement not known for delicacy.
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What's Your Pain Worth? The Ethics of Paying Research Subjects
Would you take $5,000 to be in a painful medical study? 
The Sam Sanders ShowIs 2026 the Year Everything Started to Look Too Perfect?
This year's biggest trend might be our bodies.
Left, Right & CenterIs Anyone Happy With Trump’s Iran Deal?
President Trump says his peace deal with Iran is better than Obama’s, but some in his own party disagree. Plus, the White House is party crashing the planning for America’s 250th birthday, and a listener asks if Americans actually want a strong executive branch.
The TreatmentRichard Gadd on the duality in his work
The creator and star of 'Half Man' explains why repression and tension reoccur in his work.
Summer Nights
Check out the Summer Nights 2026 Lineup
Latest Playlists
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Jason Bentley's MetropolisNew Bonobo and MPH + Mochakk's remix of Nina Simone
Jason Bentley captures the hypnotic pulse of modern city life on Saturday night.
Resident DJRESIDENT DJ 038: Hercules & Love Affair
Just in time for Pride Month, Hercules & Love Affair (aka Andy Butler) is KCRW's Resident DJ for June 2026.
Morning Becomes EclecticDon Was and his Neverending Groove In The Face of Adversity
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
WyldeflowerSonic visions of love from Nina Simone, Sonic Boom & Panda Bear, and more
Music to lift your spirits. An expansive sonic journey featuring new and classic rhythms from all over the globe.
Morning Becomes EclecticSongs from the Sixties with Special Guests The Lemon Twigs
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
WyldeflowerIt's music from Baby Rose, Kim Gordon, Rahill and more.
A globe-trotting journey through new and classic rhythms.
Peanut Butter WolfNew and rare funk & soul you won't hear anywhere else
Peanut Butter Wolf digs through his crates of over 50,000 records, as well as digital crates of tons of unreleased music, to favor the underdog.
WyldeflowerFrom classic Massive Attack live to brand-new Steve Lacy
Music to lift your spirits. An expansive sonic journey featuring new and classic rhythms from all over the globe.
Morning Becomes EclecticRaul Remembers Clive Davis
Raul Campos guest hosts KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Jason Bentley's MetropolisCarlita & Sofi Tukker's tribute to Manhattan
Jason Bentley captures the hypnotic pulse of modern city life on Saturday night.
Chris DouridasGood vibes for Father’s Day and Summer Solstice
Genre-defying sounds, from fresh cuts to timeless gems.
J.RoccResponding to sound on a Sunday. Music you need to hear.
A weekly guided journey through what’s next, what’s overlooked, and what’s timeless.
- Peanut Butter Wolf
New and rare funk & soul you won't hear anywhere else
Peanut Butter Wolf digs through his crates of over 50,000 records, as well as digital crates of tons of unreleased music, to favor the underdog. 
John TejadaFrom Detroit Foundations to 80s Machine Funk, House Classics, and Ambient Drift
John Tejada crafts seamless journeys through electronic music, blending deep cuts and future sounds to connect the underground's past with its evolving future.
SiLVARobot Sunrise stops by for an exclusive interview and in studio guest mix
A dance-forward mix spanning all genres.
WyldeflowerNew and cosmic sounds from Lee "Scratch" Perry to Sun Ra
A globe-trotting journey through new and classic rhythms.
Raul CamposLouie Vega takes over with a guest mix and exclusive interview
Soulful grooves, fresh remixes, Latin rhythms, and rock.
Tyler "Boogie" BoudreauxLA darkwave trio Chalk Teeth stops by for a guest DJ set and chat
Part wax. Part digital. Pure heat.- Resident DJ
RESIDENT DJ 036: Hercules & Love Affair
Just in time for Pride Month, Hercules & Love Affair (aka Andy Butler) is KCRW's Resident DJ for June 2026. - Resident DJ
RESIDENT DJ 037: Hercules & Love Affair
Just in time for Pride Month, Hercules & Love Affair (aka Andy Butler) is KCRW's Resident DJ for June 2026. 
Morning Becomes EclecticSpecial Guest Chance the Rapper shares songs of faith & freedom
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Francesca HardingB+ joins Francesca for a genre-spanning DJ set and conversation
Music to make you feel.- Wyldeflower
From Jamaica to LA to the world, music to spice up the senses
Music to lift your spirits. An expansive sonic journey featuring new and classic rhythms from all over the globe. - Raul Campos
We Are All Made of Stars. Music from Moby, The Avalanches, Mike D and more
Soulful grooves, fresh remixes, Latin rhythms, and rock. - John Tejada
From BOC Haze to Detroit Tropics, Bass Pressure, and Happy Trees
John Tejada crafts seamless journeys through electronic music, blending deep cuts and future sounds to connect the underground's past with its evolving future. 
Jason Bentley's MetropolisNew Avalanches feat. Jamie xx, Bonobo, Panda Bear & Sonic Boom, and the return of Boards of Canada
Jason Bentley captures the hypnotic pulse of modern city life on Saturday night.
Morning Becomes EclecticAnniversary of Nirvana's critically acclaimed debut and a summer jam in anticipation of forthcoming Jamiroquai
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Music Shows & DJs
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Resident DJ
KCRW’s Resident DJ is a sonic laboratory where artists are invited to reinvent, reimagine, and lean into their most eclectic, creative impulses. Resident DJ airs every Thursday night/Friday morning from midnight to 1 a.m. PT, and can be streamed anytime on the KCRW app. Just in time for Pride Month, Hercules & Love Affair will be our Resident DJ for June 2026.
J.Rocc
A weekly guided journey through what’s next, what’s overlooked, and what’s timeless.
Olive Kimoto
Olive Kimoto is a Los Angeles-based radio host, DJ and musician. Her sets move between somatic rhythms and lush, leftfield soundscapes. Beyond KCRW, she performs her solo project under the same name and sings in the trip-hop band Locust. She also hosts Liquid Mirror on NTS Radio.
LUXXURY
LUXXURY plays a mix of post-punk and proto-punk from disco to dub new wave to darkwave and from stoner rock to rocksteady.John Tejada
John Tejada crafts seamless journeys through electronic music, blending deep cuts and future sounds to connect the underground's past with its evolving future.
Peanut Butter Wolf
Peanut Butter Wolf digs through his crates of over 50,000 records, as well as digital crates of tons of unreleased music, to favor the underdog.
Morning Becomes Eclectic
Novena Carmel hosts KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.Henry Rollins
A mix of all kinds, from all over and all time.
Jason Bentley's Metropolis
Capturing the hypnotic pulse of modern city life.
Anne Litt
New rhythms. Sonic memory lanes. Everything else in between.
Chris Douridas
Genre-defying sounds, from fresh cuts to timeless gems.Raul Campos
Soulful grooves, fresh remixes, Latin rhythms, and rock.
SiLVA
A dance-forward mix spanning all genres.
Tyler "Boogie" Boudreaux
Part wax. Part digital. Pure heat.
LeRoy Downs
Exploring the multitudes contained within jazz.
Francesca Harding
Music to make you feel.
Wyldeflower
A globe-trotting journey through new and classic rhythms.
KCRW Original Shows & Podcasts
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Left, Right & Center
Different takes. Same table.
Good Food
We’ll feed your belly and your curiosity.
The Sam Sanders Show
Big questions & hot takes on pop culture.
EVENT ALERT! Join us LIVE on June 28 at Dynasty Typewriter in LA. Get tickets here
Question Everything
A weekly investigation into how the truth gets buried, distorted, and denied -- and the ways people are fighting to make it matter again. New episodes every Thursday.
The Business
Inside Hollywood with all the deals, drama, and decision-makers.
The Treatment
The most interesting and influential figures in entertainment.
Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Host Madeleine Brand looks at news, culture and emerging trends through the lens of Los Angeles.
KCRW Reports
Original reporting and interviews bring you the stories of LA.
Lost Notes
This season on Lost Notes: Groupies. Women of the Sunset Strip from the Pill to Punk.
Weekend Film Reviews
The best film reviewers in the business give you recommendations on what to see and what to skip each week.
Bodies
Each episode of this documentary series begins with a medical mystery. Sometimes the sickness is in the body, and sometimes the sickness is in the system. Once you peel back the layers, more questions emerge. Created by Allison Behringer and supported by KCRW.
Life Examined
KCRW's Life Examined is a one-hour weekly show exploring science, philosophy, faith — and finding meaning in the modern world. The show is hosted by Jonathan Bastian. Please tune in Sundays at 9 a.m., or find it as a podcast.
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KCRW's Things To Do
What to do with your free time in LA.
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5 Songs to Hear This Week
Must-hear tracks, curated by KCRW’s music team.
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Local Newsletter
From Santa Barbara to Orange County, Los Angeles to Riverside — and points between — get the best local stories to your inbox every week.
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Music Insider
New tracks, free music downloads, and live performances, curated by legendary KCRW DJ Anne Litt.
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Art Insider
Let KCRW's art expert Carolina A. Miranda share where and how art and design are transforming LA's cultural landscape.
Weekly. Cancel or pause anytime.
The Good Food Newsletter
Weekly food recommendations and story roundups from the Good Food podcast. Written by Evan Kleiman.
Weekly. Cancel or pause anytime.
Entertainment Newsletter
A look into who and what’s shaping the entertainment we consume.
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Sam Sanders Newsletter
Find out what pop culture Sam can’t stop thinking about, plus behind-the-scenes tidbits that didn’t make the show.
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Design & Architecture Newsletter
Frances Anderton's dispatches on the world of design and architecture, and a roundup of related events.
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KCRW Insider
The best of KCRW – new music, new podcasts, events, and more.
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Top 30 Albums Of The Week
A list of the top 30 albums in KCRW’s on-air rotation.
Weekly. Cancel or pause anytime.
Second Opinion
Dr. Michael Wilkes offers an alternative perspective on medical ideas.
Weekly. Cancel or pause anytime.
KCRW Presents
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Michael Brook (75th Birthday Concert), Suzanne Kraft
2220 Arts + Archives, Los Angeles, CA
Ambient / New AgeImprovisationalElectronic
Souls of Mischief
Blue Note Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Jazz / FreeformKCRW PresentsConcert Calendar
School Night: HARVEY BRITTAIN SASHA ALLEN JAYCIE
The Airliner, Los Angeles, CA
Indie / AltKCRW PresentsConcert Calendar
Katie Alice Greer
Scribble, Los Angeles, CA
KCRW PresentsPost-punk / New WaveShoegaze / Dreampop
KCRW Festival at the Bowl: Music from the Films of Wes Anderson w/host Luxxury
Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA
KCRW PresentsConcert CalendarHollywood Bowl
Emperor X
The Echo, Los Angeles, CA
Indie / AltKCRW PresentsConcert Calendar
Inara George & Van Dyke Parks
Blue Note Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Jazz / FreeformKCRW PresentsConcert Calendar
Brian Blade & The Fellowship Band
Blue Note Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Jazz / FreeformKCRW PresentsConcert CalendarBrian Blade & The Fellowship Band
Blue Note Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Jazz / FreeformKCRW PresentsConcert Calendar
