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Press Play with Madeleine BrandHistorian Ada Ferrer recounts her 9-year-old brother left behind in Cuba
Plus, President Trump says the Iran War is ending, but Iran doesn’t seem as eager to move on. And we remember Iranian novelist Marjane Satrapi, whose last book celebrated the women, life, freedom movement.
KCRW ReportsWill O.C. Supervisors lean red or blue in Novemeber?
The board has been majority Democrat since 2022.
The Sam Sanders ShowWhy So Many People Are Falling In Love With AI Chatbots
Sam explores the evergrowing world of AI companions.
KCRW ReportsTeam USA holds first public practice ahead of World Cup
The event took place at the Great Park in Irvine.
Press Play with Madeleine BrandJakob Nowell on filling his late father’s shoes as Sublime’s frontman
Plus, Nithya Raman is now in second place in the mayor’s race. That prompted President Trump to cry voter fraud. And Cubans in both Cuba and the U.S. worry about Trump’s efforts to target them.
KCRW ReportsSarah McLachlan on new music, collective joy and ‘editing less’
Singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan joins KCRW to talk about her latest album “Better Broken,” which was recorded at LA's legendary Sound City Studios.
The TreatmentThe Treat: Pete Ohs and Jeremy O. Harris
The ‘Erupja’ collaborators share a favorite TV show and book.
Second OpinionGorillas: The Canary in the Jungle
These veterinarians know just how deadly Ebola can be for gorillas.
KCRW ReportsLA's best park & restaurant combos for parents
We have a map to help parents find the best playgrounds near food spots.
Good FoodExploring Sudanese cuisine
Apricots come to farmers markets but they won't be there for long!
The Sam Sanders ShowAudie Cornish & Ari Shapiro on Ambition, Purpose, Poetry
The longtime friends share their favorite pop culture moments.
The TreatmentThe ‘Club Kid’ is alright
The director and cast of the buzzy Cannes hit talk about their new party film with a heart.
The BusinessEric Kripke responds to critics of the ‘The Boys’ finale
Eric Deggans talks to Eric Kripke, creator of Amazon Prime’s The Boys, about criticism of the show’s final season, and finale. Plus, Kim Masters and Matt Belloni discuss the firing of CBS’ 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley.
Weekend Film ReviewsWeekend Film Reviews: ‘Masters of the Universe,’ ‘Scary Movie’
By the power of Greyskull! He-Man returns to the big screen.
Left, Right & CenterWhy Did Iowa Republicans Snub The Trump-Backed Candidate?
Iowa Republicans picked Zach Lahn over his Trump-backed opponent in the gubernatorial primary. Was this a rebuke of Trump? We debate whether the president’s tough immigration policies are needed to keep the country safe. Also, Trump’s Anti-Weaponization Fund seems to be dead, and a listener asks when A.I. political ads cross a line.
Press Play with Madeleine BrandThe unpleasant experience of visiting Yosemite
Plus, a far-right, Trump-loving lawyer who calls himself “El Tigre” promises to eradicate Colombia’s drug cartels. We’ll have your weekend movie reviews, and Evan Kleiman brings us a peculiar French dessert.
Question EverythingFrom Drilled: Carbon Cowboys
Carbon Cowboys follows the land grabs, pipelines, and political power stopping real progress from being made.
Good FoodClaudette Zepeda cooks the food of the borderlands
The Top Chef star is a Tijuana-San Diego border kid who loves orange chicken as much as she loves al pastor.
Press Play with Madeleine BrandBass headed to runoff; Pratt says ‘I hope she’s ready’
Plus, recapping the statewide races, how last year’s fires affected people on the streets, and we’ll meet a man who worked with the homeless who became homeless himself after the Eaton Fire.
Press Play with Madeleine BrandDo YouTubers’ success in Hollywood threaten the studio system?
Plus, a two-year analysis of Gov. Newsom’s signature homeless policy reveals a deeply flawed program, how AI can detect cancer in mammograms, and ‘90s cult fave Koo Koo Roo promised to return, but so far, nary a squawk.
Summer Nights
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Olive KimotoSummer in Slow Motion: From Shoegaze to Balearic Beats
Dreaming in stereo. From earth to ether.
WyldeflowerSonic summer serenades. New music from Jungle, Pearl & The Oysters, Orquesta Akokán & more!
A globe-trotting journey through new and classic rhythms.
Tyler "Boogie" BoudreauxA "Very Special" Sunday groovin' with all throwbacks.
Part wax. Part digital. Pure heat.
J.RoccTributes to Foster Sylvers, Dexter Wansel & Prince
A weekly guided journey through what’s next, what’s overlooked, and what’s timeless.
WyldeflowerTime traveling through the eras together
Music to lift your spirits. An expansive sonic journey featuring new and classic rhythms from all over the globe.
John TejadaFrom Palette Shades to Double Figures and a Speedy J Guest Mix (June 6, 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.
Jason Bentley's MetropolisMusic from Avalanches with Jamie xx, Digitalism, Panda Bear & Sonic Boom, Nina Simone remixed by Mochakk, plus more (June 6, 2026)
Jason Bentley captures the hypnotic pulse of modern city life on Saturday night.
LUXXURYI Wanna Be Friends With You (June 5, 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.
Anne LittThis Thing We Call Love (June 6, 2026)
New rhythms. Sonic memory lanes. Everything else in between.
Morning Becomes EclecticEnjoy This Sunlit Morning. It's music from Chris Pierce, Kraak & Smaak, Josh da Costa & more (June 5, 2026)
Novena Carmel hosts KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.- Olive Kimoto
Summer in Slow Motion: From Shoegaze to Balearic Beats
Dreaming in stereo. From earth to ether. 
Morning Becomes EclecticAndy Butler of Hercules & Love Affair stops by for a guest DJ set. Plus music from 070 Shake, DJ Koze, Cleo Sol & more (June 4, 2026)
Novena Carmel hosts KCRW’s signature music program: Genre-spanning discoveries and classics from all eras, live performances, candid chats, and more.
Resident DJRESIDENT DJ 035: 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 EclecticAnything Goes. It's music from The Singers Unlimited, Helado Negro, Blood Orange & more (June 3, 2026)
Novena Carmel hosts KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
- Raul Campos
Do You feel the Joy Without a Sound? It's music from TOKiMONSTA, Josh Conway, Daft Punk & more (May 31, 2026)
Soulful grooves, fresh remixes, Latin rhythms, and rock. 
Jason Bentley's MetropolisSgt Slick recuts A Doors Classic, plus new Amtrac and Dusky, Kaskade and more
Jason Bentley captures the hypnotic pulse of modern city life on Saturday night.
Morning Becomes EclecticNovena plays the People's Playlist on Election Day
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Morning Becomes EclecticJosé González's grounding sounds live from KCRW
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Morning Becomes EclecticEd O'Brien's journey from deep depression to Blue Morpho
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
LeRoy DownsThe Spirit of Ryan "Papa" Porter lives within us
Exploring the multitudes contained within jazz.
- J.Rocc
The songs of the future played today
A weekly guided journey through what’s next, what’s overlooked, and what’s timeless.
- LeRoy Downs
The Spirit of Ryan "Papa" Porter lives within us
Exploring the multitudes contained within jazz.
Chris DouridasSongs From the Doorstep of Summer
Genre-defying sounds, from fresh cuts to timeless gems.
WyldeflowerBringing the outside in: live sessions, B-Sides & more to pair with summertime
Music to lift your spirits. An expansive sonic journey featuring new and classic rhythms from all over the globe.
SiLVADigitialism takeover the Saturday night airwaves with a guest mix (May 30, 2026)
A dance-forward mix spanning all genres.
John TejadaFrom Faith in Strangers to Hall of Mirrors and the Great Forgetting (May 30, 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.
LUXXURYWhat Do You Want Me to Do? (May 29th, 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.- Anne Litt
Waiting for Every Single Sound. It's music from Beth Orton, Mindchatter, The White Stripes & more (May 30, 2026)
New rhythms. Sonic memory lanes. Everything else in between.
Chris DouridasCarry on with music from Jungle, Cigarettes After Sex, Jon Batiste & more (May 30, 2026)
Genre-defying sounds, from fresh cuts to timeless gems.
Tyler "Boogie" BoudreauxAgua psych-rock guest DJ set + new Babe Rainbow
Part wax. Part digital. Pure heat.
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.
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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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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.
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Second Opinion
Dr. Michael Wilkes offers an alternative perspective on medical ideas.
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Copa Del Rave Residency: The Beautiful Game Remixed
Academy LA, Los Angeles, CA
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School Night: Ella Hunt, Sierra Spirit, Ingird
The Airliner, Los Angeles, CA
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Thee Marloes & Thee Heart Tones
The Bellwether, Los Angeles, CA
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Buckets & Lauren Lakis Double Album Release, Marni with Buckets and Marni
Permanent Records' Roadhouse, Los Angeles, CA
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Chapstick
The Bellwether, Los Angeles, CA
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Closebye w/ NUFFER & Mikey LaSusa
The Moroccan Lounge, Los Angeles, CA
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Friends Trivia Night
Roxanne's, Long Beach, CA
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Mama's Gun
Zebulon, Los Angeles, CA
Soul / FunkIndie / AltKCRW Presents
"Third Thursdays" with Emiliano Lasansky Quintet
Sam First, Los Angeles, CA
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SHOUSE
The Roxy Theatre, West Hollywood, CA
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