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Voters will have the chance to raise the state minimum wage to $18 with Prop 32. Wages are usually a hot topic in the state, but campaign spending is low.

Voters will have the chance to raise the state minimum wage to $18 with Prop 32. Wages are usually a hot topic in the state, but campaign spending is low.

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MSNBC will share the Errol Morris’ immigration doc ‘Separated’… after the election

“Separated,” Errol Morris’ immigration documentary, is coming to MSNBC… But its release was delayed until after the election. Plus, the many trials of “Joker: Folie à Deux.”

This chocolate bar is an edible civics lesson in political inequality

Ben Blount and Bryan Kett created a chocolate bar to explain why our congressional districts have such weird shapes (hint: gerrymandering).

Gerrymandering is terrible but this chocolate bar is delicious

Left, Right and Center host David Greene discusses how gerrymandering impacts our elections.

Encore: ‘Traveling’ traces Joni Mitchell’s health crises and alter ego

“Traveling: On the Path of Joni Mitchell” chronicles the singer’s experiences of loss and sacrifice — and the songs marking turning points in her life.

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

Morning Becomes Eclectic

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

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

Lost Notes

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

 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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José Galván

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

Oct. 14 1 hr, 57 min

FREAKS ONLY

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

Oct. 14 1 hr, 59 min

Morning Becomes Eclectic

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

Oct. 14 2 hr, 50 min

LeRoy Downs

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

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Jason Kramer

Carefully curated music from around the world.

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 Welcome to a coffee shop/wine bar that feels like an adult pillow fort

Welcome to a coffee shop/wine bar that feels like an adult pillow fort

 Good Food

At LaSorted's, Tommy Brockert dishes up LA-style pizza a homerun's distance from Dodger Stadium

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If Dodgers don’t win tonight against Padres, they’re done for the season

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 This chocolate bar is an edible civics lesson in political inequality

This chocolate bar is an edible civics lesson in political inequality

 Good Food

Gerrymandering is terrible but this chocolate bar is delicious

 Good Food

For Italian recipes and inspiration, turn to these writers

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Politics

 Justice Department sues Virginia, Alabama, over voter purges

Justice Department sues Virginia, Alabama, over voter purges

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Harris tries to win over more Black male voters, will her plan work?

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Irvine police buys $150K Cybertruck, critics call it unnecessary

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 Today’s Top Tune: RY X – ‘You (Feat. Hermanos Gutiérrez)’

Today’s Top Tune: RY X – ‘You (Feat. Hermanos Gutiérrez)’

 Today's Top Tune

José Galván's playlist, October 14, 2024

 José Galván

FREAKS ONLY playlist: RIP Ka

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 Introducing the new season of Lost Notes: Groupies.

Introducing the new season of Lost Notes: Groupies.

 Lost Notes

‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest’ made Rob Lowe want to be an actor

 The Treatment

Gael García Bernal on re-teaming with his pal Diego Luna for ‘La Máquina’

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 MSNBC will share the Errol Morris’ immigration doc ‘Separated’… after the election

MSNBC will share the Errol Morris’ immigration doc ‘Separated’… after the election

 The Business

Encore: ‘Traveling’ traces Joni Mitchell’s health crises and alter ego

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Indie flicks to Marvel witch: Kathryn Hahn on her Hollywood journey

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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These writers are Italian and live in the U.S., or are expats who reside in Italy. Some mainly share recipes, others write more expansive essays.

For Italian recipes and inspiration, turn to these writers

These writers are Italian and live in the U.S., or are expats who reside in Italy. Some mainly share recipes, others write more expansive essays.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

California and eight other states mandate composting to reduce the amount of food sent to landfills. But so far, most of the laws haven’t done much, according to new research.

Enforcing composting laws: California fails, Massachusetts succeeds

California and eight other states mandate composting to reduce the amount of food sent to landfills. But so far, most of the laws haven’t done much, according to new research.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Kathryn Hahn reflects on the joys of playing a witch in “Agatha All Along,” the Marvel character’s complexity, and her personal evolving relationship with faith and family.

Indie flicks to Marvel witch: Kathryn Hahn on her Hollywood journey

Kathryn Hahn reflects on the joys of playing a witch in “Agatha All Along,” the Marvel character’s complexity, and her personal evolving relationship with faith and family.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Starlink, owned by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, says it’s waived fees for customers in hurricane-affected areas. The company is growing, but rivals may be coming.

Starlink proves useful in aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton

Starlink, owned by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, says it’s waived fees for customers in hurricane-affected areas. The company is growing, but rivals may be coming.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Ry Cuming, best known as RY X , was working on the song “You” when he realized he kept hearing ghostly smidgens of Hermanos Gutiérrez .

Today’s Top Tune: RY X – ‘You (Feat. Hermanos Gutiérrez)’

Ry Cuming, best known as RY X , was working on the song “You” when he realized he kept hearing ghostly smidgens of Hermanos Gutiérrez .

from Today's Top Tune

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

José Galván's playlist, October 14, 2024

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

from José Galván

Tune in to appreciate several choice cuts from the late Brooklyn rapper Ka.

FREAKS ONLY playlist: RIP Ka

Tune in to appreciate several choice cuts from the late Brooklyn rapper Ka.

from FREAKS ONLY

The Department of Justice sued Virginia and Alabama, claiming the states violated federal law by removing voters from their rolls too close to an election.

Justice Department sues Virginia, Alabama, over voter purges

The Department of Justice sued Virginia and Alabama, claiming the states violated federal law by removing voters from their rolls too close to an election.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Kamala Harris is doing worse among Black voters than Joe Biden did in 2020 — Black men are driving that decline, according to a new poll.

Harris tries to win over more Black male voters, will her plan work?

Kamala Harris is doing worse among Black voters than Joe Biden did in 2020 — Black men are driving that decline, according to a new poll.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Get into the track “Devil Eye” from modern day folktronicist Dora Jar’s “No Way To Relax When You Are On Fire.”

MBE playlist Oct. 14: Dora Jar, Obongjayar, Kimbra

Get into the track “Devil Eye” from modern day folktronicist Dora Jar’s “No Way To Relax When You Are On Fire.”

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

In the early 1970s, LA’s Sunset Strip was the epicenter of the rock'n'roll universe. Drugs, sex, private planes, limos, destroying hotel rooms – it wasn’t a myth.

Introducing the new season of Lost Notes: Groupies.

In the early 1970s, LA’s Sunset Strip was the epicenter of the rock'n'roll universe. Drugs, sex, private planes, limos, destroying hotel rooms – it wasn’t a myth.

from Lost Notes

The Irvine Police Department purchased a Tesla Cybertruck to promote its D.A.R.E drug program. But some taxpayers say the money should be spent elsewhere.

Irvine police buys $150K Cybertruck, critics call it unnecessary

The Irvine Police Department purchased a Tesla Cybertruck to promote its D.A.R.E drug program. But some taxpayers say the money should be spent elsewhere.

from KCRW Features

London-based duo Kit Sebastian were motivated by their desire to fuse Indonesian and Turkish music.

Today’s Top Tune: Kit Sebastian – ‘Bul Bul Bul’

London-based duo Kit Sebastian were motivated by their desire to fuse Indonesian and Turkish music.

from Today's Top Tune

"Just Jazz" with LeRoy Downs. Downs' goal is to bring a varied sonic experience to jazz, while blending music, style, and culture.

LeRoy Downs' playlist, October 13, 2024

"Just Jazz" with LeRoy Downs. Downs' goal is to bring a varied sonic experience to jazz, while blending music, style, and culture.

from LeRoy Downs

Featuring selections that range from carefully curated music from around the world with unique gems and quality tracks that will satisfy the needs of even the most discerning music…

Jason Kramer's playlist, October 13, 2024

Featuring selections that range from carefully curated music from around the world with unique gems and quality tracks that will satisfy the needs of even the most discerning music…

from Jason Kramer

A sonic trip through the past, present and future of roots music.

Jeremy Sole's playlist, October 13, 2024

A sonic trip through the past, present and future of roots music.

from Jeremy Sole

Raul Campos creates a mix of emerging artists and current favorites, bringing essential cuts from around the world and a little closer to home -- from soulful grooves and fresh remixes…

Raul Campos' playlist, October 13, 2024

Raul Campos creates a mix of emerging artists and current favorites, bringing essential cuts from around the world and a little closer to home -- from soulful grooves and fresh remixes…

from Raul Campos

New releases in all genres.

Chris Douridas' playlist, October 13, 2024

New releases in all genres.

from Chris Douridas