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Good FoodComposting Can Be Complicated
Plus: Edna Lewis's legacy, new ways to enjoy nopales, and sowing seeds while seeking salvation.
The Sam Sanders ShowMargaret Cho Is Still Hopeful About Comedy
The legendary comedian reflects on the state of comedy and the power of laughter.
Weekend Film ReviewsWeekend Film Reviews: 'Pressure,' 'Backrooms,' 'Power Ballad'
Brendan Fraser stars as General Eisenhower in a stormy D-Day drama.
Left, Right & CenterSenate Control Rides On Paxton, Texas’ Flawed GOP Pick
Senate control could ride on Texans’ pick for a GOP candidate impeached by his own party. The Pope warned about the dangers of AI, and we answered a listener frustrated with President Trump’s “Anti-Weaponization Fund.”
The TreatmentRZA on the three things films should do
The rapper, actor and director talks about his newest project, ‘One Spoon of Chocolate.’
The BusinessJack Thorne on ‘Adolescence,’ ‘Lord of the Flies,’ and his autism
Kim Masters talks to Jack Thorne, co-creator of the award-winning Neflix limited series Adolescence. Plus, Kim and Matt Belloni discuss the major shakeup at CBS News’ 60 Minutes.
KCRW ReportsAssessing Karen Bass's record on housing, public safety, fires
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faces a tough fight for reelection.
KCRW ReportsNithya Raman tries to forge a third way for LA between Bass, Pratt
Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman launched an 11th hour challenge to incumbent Mayor Karen Bass.
KCRW ReportsPolitical outsider Adam Miller promises more cops, fewer homeless in LA
Entrepreneur and philanthropist Adam Miller announced his bid for Los Angeles mayor shortly before the filing deadline and has been working to gain name recognition ahead of the primary.
KCRW ReportsMayoral hopeful Rae Huang vows to fire LAPD chief, make buses free
Pastor and housing advocate Rae Huang is challenging Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass from the far left, promising European-style social housing, free bus fare, and to fire LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell.
- Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Assessing Karen Bass's record on housing, public safety, fires
Plus, new polling shows the Los Angeles mayor’s race tightening, dozens of immigrants are on a hunger strike at a detention facility near LA, our weekend movie reviews, and Evan Kleiman talks zucchini. 
Question Everything‘Kick Him Off The Bench.’ A Judge in Trump’s Pulitzer Case Gets a Prize
A new scandal surrounding Trump’s lawsuit against the Pulitzer Prize Board.- Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Political outsider Adam Miller promises more cops, fewer homeless in LA
Plus, KCRW contributor Dr. Michael Wilkes just returned from Africa, where an ebola outbreak is exploding. And comedian Graham Kay’s new special is about his autistic brother, Pete. - Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Nithya Raman tries to forge a third way for LA between Bass, Pratt
Plus, the LA Phil names its new music director, President Trump’s $1.8 billion pot of anti-weaponization money has been described as a slush fund, and the best of this year’s Cannes Film Festival. 
The Sam Sanders ShowJacob Collier Can Make Anyone Sing
The artist on the communal joy of singing with a crowd.
The TreatmentThe Treat: Thierry Frémaux
The Cannes Film Festival director on a decidedly American treat.
Second OpinionWe Knew It Was Coming — We Just Didn't Care
Central Africa’s Ebola outbreak isn’t just a medical problem. It’s a social one.
Good FoodA Regional Cookie Tour of Italy
Plus: Veggie-forward Italian recipes, a deconstructed pie bar and melons come early to farmers markets.
The Sam Sanders ShowThe Kardashians Are American Icons (Whether You Like It or Not)
A new book examines what the Kardashian empire says about us.
Weekend Film ReviewsWeekend Film Reviews: 'The Mandalorian and Grogu,' 'I Love Boosters'
Baby Yoda (aka Grogu) makes his big screen debut.
Summer Nights
Check out the Summer Nights 2026 Lineup
Latest Playlists
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Morning Becomes EclecticDouble dose of World Premieres from Houston's Love Spells and Nariman's nightlife anthem "u up?'"
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Morning Becomes EclecticSpecial Guest Rostam shares inspiration information + lush brazilian classic + rare Bob Dylan gem
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
WyldeflowerIconic classics by Miles Davis and Sonny Rollins into future classics
Music to lift your spirits. An expansive sonic journey featuring new and classic rhythms from all over the globe.
Raul CamposIt's Time to Dance! Music by Tricky, Maya Jane Coles, The 1975 and more (May 24th, 2026)
Soulful grooves, fresh remixes, Latin rhythms, and rock.
J.RoccNew music from around the world. All genres covered. You won't be disappointed.
A weekly guided journey through what’s next, what’s overlooked, and what’s timeless.
WyldeflowerSpace is the place: Music from Sun Ra, Ibeyi, ESG, Os Mutantes & more!
Music to lift your spirits. An expansive sonic journey featuring new and classic rhythms from all over the globe.
LeRoy DownsPeace, love, and the highest of all honors go out to our dearly beloved Papa Porter
Exploring the multitudes contained within jazz.
Morning Becomes EclecticMiles Davis Centennial + Remembering late great Saxophonist Sonny Rollins + Panda Bear & Sonic Boom Premiere
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Morning Becomes EclecticChris' Memorial Day Mix for MBE + Jack Antonoff's stripped back renditions live from KCRW's DJ Lounge
Chris Douridas guests hosts KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
LeRoy DownsA menagerie of complexion to groovy Theo Croker blessings
Exploring the multitudes contained within jazz.
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Jacob Collier Can Make Anyone Sing
The artist on the communal joy of singing with a crowd. 
John TejadaA vinyl only deep dive into house, techno and electronic sounds (May 23rd, 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.
SiLVAAnything Goes this weekend. Music from Kaleena Zanders, TEED and Nala (May 23rd, 2026)
A dance-forward mix spanning all genres.- Raul Campos
It's a working class musicians type of Saturday. Music from Aja Monet, Nick Hakim and Vince Staples
Soulful grooves, fresh remixes, Latin rhythms, and rock.
- Wyldeflower
This is a Happy House. Music by Siouxsie and the Banshees, Portishead & Little Simz (May 23rd, 2026)
A globe-trotting journey through new and classic rhythms. 
The TreatmentJovan Adepo connects to a dark, lyric version of "Lush Life"
Actor Jovan Adepo discusses his deep connection to John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman's 1963 lyric version of "Lush Life.”
Tyler "Boogie" BoudreauxExperimental pop. Groovy psych. Local festivals!
Part wax. Part digital. Pure heat.
Resident DJRESIDENT DJ 033: SOS Music [w/ DJ Minx]
SOS Music joins KCRW as our Resident DJ for May 2026. Their third episode is a Detroit Special in celebration of Detroit Movement Festival, with an exclusive Express Set from the legendary DJ Minx.
Jason Bentley's MetropolisNew Twin Diplomacy, MPH, Claptone, Thundercat, Bellaire, and CRi
Jason Bentley captures the hypnotic pulse of modern city life on Saturday night.
Morning Becomes EclecticSpecial Guest Nabil Ayers' personal reflections on "Everybody Loves the Sunshine" at 50
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Morning Becomes EclecticMid-week hang with Luxxury, rare disco gem for Cher's 80th + remembering the late Afro - Colombian artist Toto la Momposina
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
- LeRoy Downs
Peace, love, and the highest of all honors go out to our dearly beloved Papa Porter
Exploring the multitudes contained within jazz.
Resident DJRESIDENT DJ 032: SOS Music [w/ Marta Supernova]
SOS Music joins KCRW as our Resident DJ for May 2026. In their second show, they head to the Americas, including Mexico, Brazil, and South and Central America, with an Express Set by Brazil's Marta Supernova.
WyldeflowerNew sounds and classics from London to Brasil to LA
Music to lift your spirits. An expansive sonic journey featuring new and classic rhythms from all over the globe.
Music VenuesFlea’s mind-bending jazz band is his best yet
Touring in a tight quintet, SoCal sideman Flea is making message-driven and genre-agnostic jazz.
Francesca HardingEnjoy the sounds of Psychedelic funk, global groove, big beat & nu-disco
Music to make you feel.
- Olive Kimoto
Dream-pop drift, jungle pressure, moody electronics
Dreaming in stereo. From earth to ether.
Morning Becomes EclecticA song from Little Dragon that gave them the confidence to legitimize their career
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Morning Becomes EclecticMexican Institute of Sound x Meridian Brothers team up with Señor Beck + Bright Eyes Live From KCRW
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Music Shows & DJs
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Resident DJ
SOS Music is an LA based, female-led label founded by DJ of Maddy Maia and Tottie, who pair two distinct sounds under a radically inclusive ethic. Their eponymous record label, with roots across L.A., Europe and the U.K., elevates and champions gender-expansive voices in electronic music. KCRW is thrilled to welcome them as our Resident DJs for the month of May 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.
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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5 Things To Do This Week
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.
Bi-weekly. Cancel or pause anytime.
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.
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Reflections: Steve Roach "Fourth World Journey"
Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 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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