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KCRW ReportsBehind those 'WE BUY SOULS' signs you’ve seen all over town
The artist who posted the signs now has an art exhibit that explores capitalism, religion, and the toll these systems take on our souls.
KCRW ReportsHow a rent control battle turned WeHo into a city
A new book explains how a grassroots group of “LGBTQ community members, renters, and old, lefty seniors” led the charge to incorporate West Hollywood in 1984.
Press Play with Madeleine BrandLAPD won’t enforce ICE mask ban. Is it legal?
Plus, the latest Epstein files include LA28 chairman Casey Wasserman, LA County reports two measles cases as an outbreak surges in South Carolina, and how to create music kids and their parents will like.
KCRW ReportsSouth LA eatery returns with a speakeasy twist
Harun Coffee in Leimert Park is back, complete with live music and entertainment.
KCRW ReportsO.C. students in red districts protest ICE
Hundreds of high schoolers held walkouts recently in conservative cities.
KCRW ReportsCentral Library unveils a peek at the L.A. of 1925
The Los Angeles Central Library's time capsule contained a scrapbook, coins, old newspapers in multiple languages and an even older time capsule from 1881.
Question EverythingA Minnesota Dad Takes on ICE
A dispatch from a former journalist and local dad who's taking action in the Twin Cities.
Morning Becomes EclecticKCRW Honors Fela Kuti with Yeni Kuti & Jad Abumrad
Over the weekend, Nigerian music legend Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards. In recognition of this honor, KCRW and Talkhouse welcomed Fela's daughter, Yeni Kuti, and Jad Abumrad, the creator of the hit podcast, Fela Kuti: Fear No Man, to our Annenberg Performance Studio on Thursday, January 29. The conversation was moderated by MBE's very own Novena Carmel.
The TreatmentThe Treat: Joseph Kosinski
The filmmaker on the 1953 painting that captures the solitude of being a director.
The Sam Sanders ShowThe Millennial Internet, from Buzzfeed Quizzes to Filming ICE
Sam and his old friend Audie Cornish reflect on the past digital decade.
Second OpinionWhen Back Pain Strikes: Why Surgery Isn't Always the Answer
Clinical trials have shown back surgeries offer minimal benefits for certain conditions.
The BusinessAlexandria Stapleton on chronicling the rise and reckoning of Sean Combs
Kim Masters speaks with Alexandria Stapleton about her Netflix docuseries, Sean Combs: The Reckoning. Plus, Masters and Matt Belloni recap the final Sundance hosted in Park City, and try to make sense of the $40M+ Melania Trump documentary.
Good FoodMarion Nestle breaks down our new food pyramid
Plus: Cool weather cuisine from the Caucuses, Native recipes rooted in fire, underrepresented wine pairings, and parsnips.
The TreatmentDirector Ryan Coogler on the meaning of home in his films
The Oscar nominated director talks ‘Sinners,’ musical inspirations, and the power of twins.
The Sam Sanders ShowGeorge Civeris: Is this Gay Millennial Middle Age?
The comedian on life’s biggest and most awkward moments.
Press Play with Madeleine BrandEvan Kleiman on the meme’d, maligned, and misunderstood bay leaf
Plus, the prospects of President Trump’s Board of Peace running Gaza, our weekend film reviews, and the behind-the-scenes studio machinations of the new Melania Trump "documentary."
KCRW ReportsYes, you can bike to LAX ... if you really, really want to
Michael Schneider will bike just about anywhere. Now his cycling-advocacy organization Streets for All is working to extend the Ballona Creek Bike Path east.
Latest Playlists
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Morning Becomes EclecticMorning Becomes Eclectic: Chuck Negron's iconic delivery of "Jeremiah Was A Bullgfrog"!
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Ro "Wyldeflower" ContrerasWyldeflower dives deep into Grammy highlights and throwbacks
Music to lift your spirits. An expansive sonic journey featuring new and classic rhythms from all over the globe.
Francesca HardingFrancesca Harding weaves Ethio-Jazz, Psych Rock, Retro Soul, & Electronic
Music to make you feel.
Raul CamposRaul Campos' playlist: February 1, 2026
Soulful grooves, fresh remixes, Latin rhythms, and rock.
Morning Becomes EclecticMorning Becomes Eclectic: Chris Douridas' Grammy Highlights + The legacy of Fela Kuti
Chris Douridas guests hosts KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
- Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras
Wyldeflower travels from classic Marvin Gaye to new A$AP Rocky and beyond
Music to lift your spirits. An expansive sonic journey featuring new and classic rhythms from all over the globe. 
Tyler "Boogie" BoudreauxBoogie Boudreaux shares songs of unity, resistance, and resilience
Part wax. Part digital. Pure heat.
LeRoy DownsLeRoy Downs welcomes "Chicagoan of the Year" Jahari Stampley
Exploring the multitudes contained within jazz.
John TejadaJohn Tejada's playlist: January 31, 2026
John Tejada crafts seamless journeys through electronic music, blending deep cuts and future sounds to connect the underground's past with its evolving future.
Raul CamposRaul Campos' playlist: January 31, 2026
Soulful grooves, fresh remixes, Latin rhythms, and rock.
Anne LittAnne Litt's playlist: January 31, 2026
New rhythms. Sonic memory lanes. Everything else in between.
Jason Bentley's MetropolisJason Bentley - Metropolis: Mindchatter Guest mix!
Jason Bentley captures a hypnotic pulse of modern city life.
LUXXURYLUXXURY's playlist: January 30, 2026
LUXXURY plays a mix of post-punk and proto-punk from disco to dub new wave to darkwave and from stoner rock to rocksteady.
Morning Becomes EclecticMorning Becomes Eclectic: Bruce Springsteen & Bon Iver offer songs for Minneapolis
Chris Douridas guests hosts KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
- Jason Bentley's Metropolis
Jason Bentley - Metropolis: Mindchatter Guest mix!
Jason Bentley captures a hypnotic pulse of modern city life.
- Tyler "Boogie" Boudreaux
Tyler "Boogie" Boudreaux spins grooves from New Orleans to the Netherlands
Part wax. Part digital. Pure heat.
Morning Becomes EclecticMorning Becomes Eclectic: Margo Price dotes on Doechii and honors her late friend Bob Weir
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
- Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras
Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras dives into sounds inspired by the sign of Aquarius
Music to lift your spirits. An expansive sonic journey featuring new and classic rhythms from all over the globe. 
Morning Becomes EclecticMorning Becomes Eclectic: A timely protest song from Jesse Welles + a rare posthumous feature from DMX
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Morning Becomes EclecticMorning Becomes Eclectic: The Neverending groove of Sly Dunbar + Kate Bollinger covers her mother
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Peanut Butter WolfPeanut Butter Wolf pays tribute to the TR-808 drum machine's early years
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. In this month's episode, he pays tribute to the early years of the Roland TR-808 drum machine: one of the most foundational, influential, and widely-heard pieces of gear in the history of popular music.
- Tyler "Boogie" Boudreaux
Tyler "Boogie" Boudreaux throws back to the "Valley Girl" soundtrack and beyond
Part wax. Part digital. Pure heat. - LeRoy Downs
LeRoy Downs puts out a "love call to the world" and finds beauty in chaos
Exploring the multitudes contained within jazz.
Chris DouridasChris Douridas reaches for the heartbeat of the city, with thoughts of love and empowerment
Genre-defying sounds, from fresh cuts to timeless gems.- Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras
Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras explores sounds inspired by MLK Jr.
Music to lift your spirits. An expansive sonic journey featuring new and classic rhythms from all over the globe. - LeRoy Downs
LeRoy Downs puts out a "love call to the world" and finds beauty in chaos
Exploring the multitudes contained within jazz.
- Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras
Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras' playlist: January 25, 2026
Music to lift your spirits. An expansive sonic journey featuring new and classic rhythms from all over the globe. - Tyler "Boogie" Boudreaux
Tyler "Boogie" Boudreaux throws back to the "Valley Girl" soundtrack and beyond
Part wax. Part digital. Pure heat.
Music Shows & DJs
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Resident DJ
Polo & Pan drop original mixes just for KCRW. Every Friday in February.
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.
Dan Wilcox
New discoveries, remixes, rarities, b-sides, and classics.
LeRoy Downs
Exploring the multitudes contained within jazz.Francesca Harding
Music to make you feel.
Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras
A globe-trotting journey through new and classic rhythms.
KCRW Original Shows & Podcasts
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.
Question Everything
Fight for the truth. 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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5 Things To Do This Week
What to do with your free time in LA.
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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.
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The Good Food Newsletter
Weekly food recommendations and story roundups from the Good Food podcast. Written by Evan Kleiman.
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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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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.
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Second Opinion
Dr. Michael Wilkes offers an alternative perspective on medical ideas.
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