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COVID-cautious Angelenos continue to take proactive steps to prevent infection, as they watch many others seem to care less about the virus.

COVID-cautious Angelenos continue to take proactive steps to prevent infection, as they watch many others seem to care less about the virus.

from KCRW Features

I’m a 51-year-old virgin. Will I ever have a sex life?

How do I talk to my wife about my desires? I’m a 51-year-old virgin and I don’t know where to start! And is there sex after divorce?

Mother’s Day: Try marinated strawberries with cookies or ice cream

Strawberries are easy to transform into a dish that’s like a gift. To kick them up a notch, marinate them with a drizzle of flavorful balsamic vinegar.

Weekend film reviews: ‘The Fall Guy,’ ‘I Saw the TV Glow’

Critics review the latest film releases: “The Fall Guy,” “I Saw the TV Glow,” “Evil Does Not Exist,” and “Mars Express.”

After the Golden Age of TV, is this the era of ‘mid?’

Some LA vegan spots are adding regenerative meats to their menus, pushing away long-time customers who only eat plant-based meals.

from KCRW Features

KCRW Life Examined host Jonathan Bastian makes a guest appearance on KCRW’s How’s Your Sex Life, and talks about his insights on relationships, divorce and heartbreak.

from Life Examined

The daughter of late film critic Gene Siskel is out with a new poetry book, “Two Minds,” about grief and the sudden death of her father when she was 12 years old.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

This week, Scott Galloway NYU professor, podcaster and author of “ The Algebra of Wealth: A Simple Formula for Financial Security,” reflects on life’s blessings.

from Life Examined

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Bookworm, a premier literary talk show providing intellectual, accessible, and provocative literary conversations. Hosted by Michael Silverblatt at KCRW.com.

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Bookworm, a premier literary talk show providing intellectual, accessible, and provocative literary conversations. Hosted by Michael Silverblatt at KCRW.com.

 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.

 Unbelievably true stories of chance encounters that changed the world. A pair of mail-order shoes that led to the film The Outsiders. A secret road to a California paradise.

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Unbelievably true stories of chance encounters that changed the world. A pair of mail-order shoes that led to the film The Outsiders. A secret road to a California paradise.

 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.

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This is an episode of Outrage + Optimism we think you’ll enjoy, a podcast that explore the stories behind the headlines on climate change, talking to the change-makers turning…

Impatient for Change (from “Outrage + Optimism”) - Bonus episode

This is an episode of Outrage + Optimism we think you’ll enjoy, a podcast that explore the stories behind the headlines on climate change, talking to the change-makers turning…

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The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency is recommending that cannabis be rescheduled as a less dangerous drug. California is preparing for the changes.

Cannabis is akin to Tylenol with codeine? DEA wants reclassification

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency is recommending that cannabis be rescheduled as a less dangerous drug. California is preparing for the changes.

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Author and USC professor Viet Thanh Nguyen won a Pulitzer Prize for his 2015 novel “The Sympathizer.” It’s just been adapted into a new limited series from HBO.

Encore: ‘The Sympathizer’ offers fresh look at Vietnam War

Author and USC professor Viet Thanh Nguyen won a Pulitzer Prize for his 2015 novel “The Sympathizer.” It’s just been adapted into a new limited series from HBO.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

After the Denver Nuggets eliminated the Lakers from the NBA playoffs on Monday night, Lebron James refused to say whether or not he’ll be wearing purple and yellow next season.

Was last night Lebron James’ final game as a Laker?

After the Denver Nuggets eliminated the Lakers from the NBA playoffs on Monday night, Lebron James refused to say whether or not he’ll be wearing purple and yellow next season.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Good Food earned a nod for our episode, "The life and times of Lalo García." Several recent Good Food guests also received nominations.

Congrats to the James Beard 2024 Media Award Nominees

Good Food earned a nod for our episode, "The life and times of Lalo García." Several recent Good Food guests also received nominations.

from Good Food

Brian Eno pioneered “ambient music” and helped create the sounds of U2, David Bowie, and other rock stars. Multiple versions of a new documentary show his life and work.

New Brian Eno film comes in ‘a couple billion potential versions’

Brian Eno pioneered “ambient music” and helped create the sounds of U2, David Bowie, and other rock stars. Multiple versions of a new documentary show his life and work.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Basketball star Cailin Clark signed with the Indiana Fever, but she’s elevating the entire WNBA. Will a rising interest in women’s basketball boost the LA Sparks?

Will the ‘Caitlin Clark effect’ boost LA Sparks ticket sales?

Basketball star Cailin Clark signed with the Indiana Fever, but she’s elevating the entire WNBA. Will a rising interest in women’s basketball boost the LA Sparks?

from KCRW Features

The CDC estimates 17 million Americans experience long COVID. What have patients and doctors learned about the mysterious illness?

Long COVID: Millions have it. Why do we still know so little?

The CDC estimates 17 million Americans experience long COVID. What have patients and doctors learned about the mysterious illness?

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Authors Lauren Markham and Alexjandra Oliva share their own experiences with immigration and the history, ethics, and moral complexities of border crossings.

Border Crossings: Navigating identity, language, and belonging

Authors Lauren Markham and Alexjandra Oliva share their own experiences with immigration and the history, ethics, and moral complexities of border crossings.

from Life Examined

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Confirmation Bias

Research findings are not etched in stone.

from Second Opinion

Actress/producer Diarra Kilpatrick talks about her latest creation “Diarra From Detroit”, getting the supporting characters right, and political family life.

Diarra Kilpatrick brings her ‘Detroit’ experiences to BET+

Actress/producer Diarra Kilpatrick talks about her latest creation “Diarra From Detroit”, getting the supporting characters right, and political family life.

from The Treatment

Director Thom Zimny recounts how seeing the film “Koyaanisqatsi” led him to the ‘magic’ of using images and music together in storytelling.

Thom Zimny on the 1983 wordless experimental documentary “Koyaanisqatsi”

Director Thom Zimny recounts how seeing the film “Koyaanisqatsi” led him to the ‘magic’ of using images and music together in storytelling.

from The Treatment

Emmy-winner Elisabeth Moss breaks down her new FX series “The Veil”, why she seeks out complex roles, and how her ballet background informs her work.

Elisabeth Moss (Un)Veiled

Emmy-winner Elisabeth Moss breaks down her new FX series “The Veil”, why she seeks out complex roles, and how her ballet background informs her work.

from The Treatment

Cal State LA is launching a curriculum that helps students learn to produce their own game shows — the first of its kind in the nation.

‘Spin the wheel’ with Cal State LA's game show curriculum

Cal State LA is launching a curriculum that helps students learn to produce their own game shows — the first of its kind in the nation.

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