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Comcast’s cable channel shake up could have industry wide ripple effects. Plus, Donna Langley is promoted to Chairman of NBCUniversal Entertainment.

Comcast’s cable channel shake up could have industry wide ripple effects. Plus, Donna Langley is promoted to Chairman of NBCUniversal Entertainment.

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Thanksgiving in LA: Where to give back this turkey season

KCRW collected a list of volunteer opportunities across the Los Angeles area for those who’d like to offer a helping hand this Thanksgiving.

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KCRW's all-music channel blending the collected talents and tastes of all KCRW's DJs into a single voice streaming 24 hours a day.

Eclectic 24

KCRW's all-music channel blending the collected talents and tastes of all KCRW's DJs into a single voice streaming 24 hours a day.

Today’s Top Tune: Saya Gray – ‘H.B.W.’

As Japanese-Canadian musician Saya Gray gears up to release her (semi)self-titled debut album on February 21, 2025, we are told to expect an album that will delineate the past from…

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 Thanksgiving in LA: Where to give back this turkey season

Thanksgiving in LA: Where to give back this turkey season

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 A few Thanksgiving leftovers recipes

A few Thanksgiving leftovers recipes

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6 Thanksgiving salad recipes

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8 green vegetable recipes for Thanksgiving

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 ‘Porcelain War’ juxtaposes war and art in Ukraine

‘Porcelain War’ juxtaposes war and art in Ukraine

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The Thanksgiving meal is one of abundance and that means leftovers. What do you do with them all?

A few Thanksgiving leftovers recipes

The Thanksgiving meal is one of abundance and that means leftovers. What do you do with them all?

from Good Food

This Thanksgiving, don't make salad an afterthought. Try one of these crisp, creative recipes.

6 Thanksgiving salad recipes

This Thanksgiving, don't make salad an afterthought. Try one of these crisp, creative recipes.

from Good Food

You cannot live by mashed potatoes and mac and cheese alone!

8 green vegetable recipes for Thanksgiving

You cannot live by mashed potatoes and mac and cheese alone!

from Good Food

Arizonan and member of the Navajo nation Hataałii's voice demands a triple-take — hear it on his soul-stirrer of a song "Brown Fool Eyes."

5 Songs to Hear This Week: Hataalii, Yazmin Lacey, Les Amazones d'Afrique

Arizonan and member of the Navajo nation Hataałii's voice demands a triple-take — hear it on his soul-stirrer of a song "Brown Fool Eyes."

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“Porcelain War” is a new documentary that vividly portrays the lives of civilians-turned-soldiers on and off Ukraine’s battlefield against Russia.

‘Porcelain War’ juxtaposes war and art in Ukraine

“Porcelain War” is a new documentary that vividly portrays the lives of civilians-turned-soldiers on and off Ukraine’s battlefield against Russia.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Critics review the latest film releases: “Moana 2,” “Queer,” “Maria,” “The Seed of the Sacred Fig.”

Weekend film reviews: ‘Moana 2,’ ‘Queer,’ ‘Maria’

Critics review the latest film releases: “Moana 2,” “Queer,” “Maria,” “The Seed of the Sacred Fig.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

MrBeast holds elaborate games and events where people compete for money. Some contestants are suing him for how they were treated. MrBeast is defending himself.

MrBeast, the most popular person on YouTube, is in damage control

MrBeast holds elaborate games and events where people compete for money. Some contestants are suing him for how they were treated. MrBeast is defending himself.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a 60-day ceasefire after more than a year of costly fighting. Previous truces between the sides didn’t last. Will this one?

Will a ceasefire hold between Israel and Hezbollah?

Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a 60-day ceasefire after more than a year of costly fighting. Previous truces between the sides didn’t last. Will this one?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

KCRW's signature music program features new releases, live performances, and artist interviews hosted by Novena Carmel.

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: November 27, 2024

KCRW's signature music program features new releases, live performances, and artist interviews hosted by Novena Carmel.

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This week Rabbi Steve Leder on why we should consider what we leave those closest to us when we die to include a legacy letter or ‘ethical will.’

Midweek Reset: On legacy letters

This week Rabbi Steve Leder on why we should consider what we leave those closest to us when we die to include a legacy letter or ‘ethical will.’

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LA's status as the entertainment capital of the world is under threat, as more production companies leave for cheaper locations.

TV and film productions are leaving LA for tax-friendly places

LA's status as the entertainment capital of the world is under threat, as more production companies leave for cheaper locations.

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It’s crazy to think that the postmodern, post-punk, post-human collective known as The Mekons are celebrating roughly 50 years together.

Today’s Top Tune: The Mekons – ‘You're Not Singing Anymore’

It’s crazy to think that the postmodern, post-punk, post-human collective known as The Mekons are celebrating roughly 50 years together.

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Music to make you feel.

Francesca Harding's playlist, November 26, 2024

Music to make you feel.

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British soul maven Yazmin Lacey debuts at no. 1 with her effervescent new single “The Feels"

KCRW’s Top 30 chart: November 18–24, 2024

British soul maven Yazmin Lacey debuts at no. 1 with her effervescent new single “The Feels"

from Music Special Programming

Bring on the green vegetables! We get creative with Brussels sprouts and beans. Think maple, sriracha, hazelnuts, roasted jalapeño vinaigrette, and radishes.

15 Brussels sprouts and bean recipes for Thanksgiving

Bring on the green vegetables! We get creative with Brussels sprouts and beans. Think maple, sriracha, hazelnuts, roasted jalapeño vinaigrette, and radishes.

from Good Food

Let's start the Thanksgiving meal right, with the best rolls, biscuits, and cornbread we can find.

8 bread, biscuit and cornbread recipes for Thanksgiving

Let's start the Thanksgiving meal right, with the best rolls, biscuits, and cornbread we can find.

from Good Food

The Thanksgiving table often includes rich dishes with soft textures. The next day, some crunch with a nice acidic dressing will be a welcome relief.

Post-Thanksgiving: Time for crunchy salad!

The Thanksgiving table often includes rich dishes with soft textures. The next day, some crunch with a nice acidic dressing will be a welcome relief.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The new podcast “Backfired: Attention Deficit” looks at the origins of ADHD, the surge of diagnoses over the past few decades, and drug demands and shortages today.

‘Backfired’ podcast looks at cultural and medical impacts of ADHD

The new podcast “Backfired: Attention Deficit” looks at the origins of ADHD, the surge of diagnoses over the past few decades, and drug demands and shortages today.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand