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Filmmaker Lauren Greenfield assesses how constant internet access affects the coming-of-age experience of pandemic teens in a new series called “Social Studies.”

Filmmaker Lauren Greenfield assesses how constant internet access affects the coming-of-age experience of pandemic teens in a new series called “Social Studies.”

from KCRW Features

Making pumpkin candy is a perfect way to preserve October's most iconic vegetable

Food scholar Darra Goldstein shows us how to make candied pumpkin, a creative autumn treat.

Want to visit a custom-made haunted house? LA has hundreds

Whether you want to be just a little scared or pushed to the limit, LA has hundreds of different types of haunted houses. Vice Cooler, creator of Haunts of LA, is your guide.

‘Quiet in a World Full of Noise’: Dawn Richard and Spencer Zahn bare all

The album “Quiet in a World Full of Noise” is an orchestral blend of intimate piano ballads and raw songwriting. Many tracks emerged out of personal loss and pain.

Rock'n'roll groupies of the 1970s got in with bands, but could they make careers in music?

As a girl, Dee Dee Keel ditched the doldrums of Venice for the thrills of Hollywood.

This week Oliver Burkeman journalist and author of “Meditations for Mortals” discusses the complexities of trying to be perfect in an imperfect world.

from Life Examined

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.

from How’s Your Sex Life?

Uncovered nearly 200 years after the Polish composer’s death, the short, turbulent composition captures Chopin’s sorrow while in exile.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

“Meditations for Mortals” author Oliver Burkeman discusses the complexities of happiness, well-being, and productivity.

from Life Examined

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This season on Lost Notes: Groupies. Women of the Sunset Strip from the Pill to Punk.

Lost Notes

This season on Lost Notes: Groupies. Women of the Sunset Strip from the Pill to Punk.

 Are your friends sick of hearing about your latest hookups and troublesome relationships? We’re not. KCRW is here to ask, How’s Your Sex Life?

How’s Your Sex Life?

Are your friends sick of hearing about your latest hookups and troublesome relationships? We’re not. KCRW is here to ask, How’s Your Sex Life?

 Evan Kleiman explores current events, social phenomena, history and culture through the lens of food.

Good Food

Evan Kleiman explores current events, social phenomena, history and culture through the lens of food.

 In-depth interviews with the most innovative & influential people in entertainment, art, and pop culture. Hosted by film critic Elvis Mitchell, at KCRW.com.

The Treatment

In-depth interviews with the most innovative & influential people in entertainment, art, and pop culture. Hosted by film critic Elvis Mitchell, at KCRW.com.

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We often have to decide if a treatment we are taking is working and whether or not to continue it.

Did the treatment really work?

We often have to decide if a treatment we are taking is working and whether or not to continue it.

from Second Opinion

Iconic screen presence Shirley Maclaine joins to reflect on her new book “The Wall Of Life: Pictures and Stories from this Marvelous Lifetime.”

Shirley Maclaine mentions it all in her new book ‘The Wall of Life’

Iconic screen presence Shirley Maclaine joins to reflect on her new book “The Wall Of Life: Pictures and Stories from this Marvelous Lifetime.”

from The Treatment

Mati Diop speaks on her documentary “Dahomey,” which explores the concept of restitution through the story of 26 artifacts traveling from Paris to present-day Benin.

Mati Diop’s new doc ‘Dahomey’ reveals the complexities of restitution

Mati Diop speaks on her documentary “Dahomey,” which explores the concept of restitution through the story of 26 artifacts traveling from Paris to present-day Benin.

from The Treatment

Actor André Holland discusses his admiration for Theater de Complicité, which emphasizes physical expression over language.

André Holland on the beauty of physicality and movement

Actor André Holland discusses his admiration for Theater de Complicité, which emphasizes physical expression over language.

from The Treatment

Director of “The Wild Robot” Chris Sanders on blending CG and traditional animation for his new film. Plus, his special relationship to Stitch, of “Lilo and Stitch.”

‘The Wild Robot’ director Chris Sanders injects tradition into a CG world

Director of “The Wild Robot” Chris Sanders on blending CG and traditional animation for his new film. Plus, his special relationship to Stitch, of “Lilo and Stitch.”

from The Business

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

Delicious, delightful Diwali desserts

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

from Good Food

From Sonoran tacos to Hawaiian short ribs, Memo Torres returns with five great places to eat this month.

5 great places to eat: Sonoran tacos, New Haven pizza, Hawaiian short ribs

From Sonoran tacos to Hawaiian short ribs, Memo Torres returns with five great places to eat this month.

from Good Food

In her latest docuseries, Pati Jinich showcases the politics, culture, and cuisine of the US/Mexico borderlands.

Across one border, two countries meet and merge in "La Frontera"

In her latest docuseries, Pati Jinich showcases the politics, culture, and cuisine of the US/Mexico borderlands.

from Good Food

The intersection of gothic novels and food offers a rich, spooky tradition for literary scholar Dr. Alessandra Pino and food writer Ella Buchan.

Looking at gothic literature through the lens of food

The intersection of gothic novels and food offers a rich, spooky tradition for literary scholar Dr. Alessandra Pino and food writer Ella Buchan.

from Good Food

Fewer people in the world had access to the personal moments experienced by Steve Wasserman, Heyday Books publisher, former LA Times Book Review editor and former editor at several of…

The enviable life of a true American publisher

Fewer people in the world had access to the personal moments experienced by Steve Wasserman, Heyday Books publisher, former LA Times Book Review editor and former editor at several of…

from Scheer Intelligence

The latest film releases include Venom: The Last Dance, Conclave, New Wave, and No One Asked You.

Weekend film reviews: ‘Venom: The Last Dance,’ ‘Concave,’ ‘New Wave’

The latest film releases include Venom: The Last Dance, Conclave, New Wave, and No One Asked You.

from Weekend Film Reviews

Oscar winner Morgan Neville goes behind the scenes of directing a LEGO movie that chronicles Pharrell’s musical journey from discovery to stardom.

Capturing Pharrell’s life in LEGOS

Oscar winner Morgan Neville goes behind the scenes of directing a LEGO movie that chronicles Pharrell’s musical journey from discovery to stardom.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Critics review the latest film releases: “Venom: The Last Dance,” “Conclave,” “New Wave,” and “No One Asked You.”

Weekend film reviews: ‘Venom: The Last Dance,’ ‘Conclave,’ ‘New Wave’

Critics review the latest film releases: “Venom: The Last Dance,” “Conclave,” “New Wave,” and “No One Asked You.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Brian stops doomscrolling and starts doom-living.

5: When To Call A Thing What It Is

Brian stops doomscrolling and starts doom-living.

from Question Everything