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Brian stops doomscrolling and starts doom-living.

Brian talks to a fellow journalist who called his most well-known work “morally indefensible.”

A married couple finds themselves fighting miserably over the news.

How one of the most accomplished reporters of our time, Barton Gellman, lost his confidence in journalism.

Sam sits down with author and marine biologist Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson to explore her inspiring new book, What If We Get It Right?: Visions of Climate Futures. Dr.

From his wardrobe on Loot to on-screen chemistry with Maya Rudolph, Joel Kim Booster is Sam's first guest.

The RuPaul’s Drag Race alum, opera singer, and co-host of Sibling Rivalry on her journey from church kid to drag queen and how it still influences her work.

Also, artificial intelligence, the band Oasis, and... WHIPPETS!

As the first wave of LA punk started to take hold in Hollywood, both on and off the Sunset Strip, the girls of the rock n roll underground flattened scene hierarchy by carrying the…

In the mid 1970s, as glam rock fizzled out, new kids began to trickle in on the block–kids who looked up to the groupies as party girl icons, as rock’n’roll legends, who went out there…

Rodney Bingenheimer’s English Disco. The Continental Hyatt House. The Rainbow Bar & Grill.

A teen magazine so daring, so outrageous, so scandalizing and sexually suggestive that it only lasted…five issues.

Ahead of a one-off show at the Bellwether, “Spirituals” songcrafter Santigold visits KCRW HQ to talk Schoolly D, The Smiths, Bad Brains, and more.

Living legend Charo shares songs that have shaped her — from the Elvis cut that reminds her of his 2 a.m. phone calls to the aerobic power of “The Macarena.”

Poolside’s Jeffrey Paradise breaks down letting go of “daytime disco” expectations for his new album “Blame It All On Love.”

Montreal synth-funk icons spin fresh cuts ahead of new LP “Adult Contemporary,” and reveal their desire to be “The ZZ Top of funk.”

Legendary new wave band Tears for Fears joins us at The Village Studios for a killer set spanning classics like “Mad World,” to standouts from their latest album, “The Tipping Point.”

The Belgian-Rwandan electro-hip-hop maestro stops by HQ to serve up visceral “Multitudes” and talk the myth of creative suffering.

The Linda Lindas thrash through cuts from their acclaimed 2022 debut LP “Growing Up” and talk claiming space, dancing to Blondie, and “Racist, Sexist Boy.”

Ecuadorian-Swiss sibling duo Hermanos Gutiérrez unleash their instrumental Latin Western sounds at KCRW, fresh off of their Dan Auerbach-produced 2022 album El Bueno y El Malo.

For “Silver Bullet,” The South Hill Experiment employed pitched seismometer waves and twelve-story-stairwell tracked vocals alongside their guitars to provide a sense of scale.

Earlier this year, KCRW’s Young Creators Project invited undiscovered musical talent in the greater Los Angeles area to share their work.

As we await the arrival of Franz Ferdinand ’s new studio recording The Human Fear – slated for release in early 2025 – we wind back the clock to 2004.

SoCal musical polymath Cameron Lew has an alluring way of pulling you inside his work as Ginger Root .

KCRW examines Donald Trump’s cabinet picks. Is the GOP misreading an immigration “mandate” from voters? Plus, is America just not ready for a woman president?

KCRW analyzes Donald Trump’s presidential win. Did the Democrats play a losing hand? Plus, what can we expect under the leadership of a conservative government?

KCRW provides an election outlook with a week to go. Can the electorate stop being driven by hate? Plus, what was the Washington Post’s real mistake?

The final campaign days are here. How are early voters affecting candidate strategies? Plus, the panel discusses how abortion rights may change the Nevada battleground.

Austin-based chef Jesse Griffiths is on the hunt for the majestic wild turkey.

Food writer and recipe developer Ben Mims scours the world for great cookie recipes. Former professional basketball player Laurent Correa is turning out some of LA's best croissants.

Anthropologist Susan Greenhalgh describes how soda companies have influenced the science around sugary drinks.

Hetal Vasavada prepares for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, by baking gorgeous, colorful sweets.

Disney’s streaming numbers soar as announced in the company’s earnings report earlier this week, but questions remain in the ongoing search for a new CEO.

Warner Bros. unceremoniously released Clint Eastwood’s Juror #2 in less than 50 theaters nationwide, but the mid-budget film has exceeded expectations.

As Greta Gerwig prepares to dive into production on her adaptation of The Chronicles of Narnia, the director is attempting to persuade Netflix to release her film on thousands of IMAX…

Matt Belloni and Lucas Shaw dive into the impressive Q3 earnings posted by Netflix… And whether the streamer can fine tune its film strategy to achieve even further world domination.

Sam sits down with author and marine biologist Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson to explore her inspiring new book, What If We Get It Right?: Visions of Climate Futures. Dr.

From his wardrobe on Loot to on-screen chemistry with Maya Rudolph, Joel Kim Booster is Sam's first guest.

The RuPaul’s Drag Race alum, opera singer, and co-host of Sibling Rivalry on her journey from church kid to drag queen and how it still influences her work.

Also, artificial intelligence, the band Oasis, and... WHIPPETS!

Disney’s streaming numbers soar as announced in the company’s earnings report earlier this week, but questions remain in the ongoing search for a new CEO.

Warner Bros. unceremoniously released Clint Eastwood’s Juror #2 in less than 50 theaters nationwide, but the mid-budget film has exceeded expectations.

As Greta Gerwig prepares to dive into production on her adaptation of The Chronicles of Narnia, the director is attempting to persuade Netflix to release her film on thousands of IMAX…

Matt Belloni and Lucas Shaw dive into the impressive Q3 earnings posted by Netflix… And whether the streamer can fine tune its film strategy to achieve even further world domination.

Filmmaker Malcolm Washington speaks on adapting August Wilson, film critic Glenn Kenny shares insights from his book on the story of “Scarface,” and Susie Essman has The Treat.

Tim Matheson takes us through his new memoir “Damn Glad to Meet You,” Laurent Bouzereau talks documenting John Williams, and Pamela Adlon has The Treat.

Steve McQueen breaks down his new film “Blitz” (starring Saorsie Ronan), documentarian Dawn Porter talks Luther Vandross, and James Carville has The Treat.

Shirley Maclaine tells us all about her legendary life, filmmaker Mati Diop speaks on her new doc “Dahomey,” and André Holland has The Treat.

How do I teach my partner to be a better kisser? Bob the Drag Queen joins Myisha to answer your questions for our season finale!

Will I ever love again? This week, content creator Luke Franchina joins Myisha to talk about the path to healing post-breakup.

Is there intimacy in non-monogamy? Actor Brandon Kyle Goodman returns to dish out advice and talk about their new podcast, Tell Me Something Messy.

How can I explore my sexuality in my 60s? This week, sexologist Carol Queen joins Myisha to talk about sex in your 60s and dirty talk.

Journalist and author Will Storr explains how status influences everything we do. Whether consciously or subconsciously, we all seek to be of value and feel accepted.

Philosopher Alain de Botton shares his thoughts on love and relationships. Psychologist Tracy Dennis-Tiwary explains why anxiety is on the rise.

Dog psychologist Clive Wynne says the secret of dogs’ success in the human world is their immense hearts and capacity to forge an emotional bond with people.

LSD and Ecstasy were once the hippy-trippy illegal substances for concerts, raves, and parties.

For Bodies host Allison Behringer, sex suddenly becomes painful. This is her journey to find out why.

Johnson & Johnson knew its baby powder contained asbestos but kept selling it and specifically marketed the product to Black women.

Angelina was a journalist living in Brooklyn when she was diagnosed with ALS. She now lives with her parents.

A vending machine ritual, a life-changing massage, a spiffy velvet outfit and a belly full of caterpillars. Bodies kicks off a new season with four stories of touch.

Austin-based chef Jesse Griffiths is on the hunt for the majestic wild turkey.

Food writer and recipe developer Ben Mims scours the world for great cookie recipes. Former professional basketball player Laurent Correa is turning out some of LA's best croissants.

Anthropologist Susan Greenhalgh describes how soda companies have influenced the science around sugary drinks.

Hetal Vasavada prepares for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, by baking gorgeous, colorful sweets.