The Treatment

The Treatment

The Treatment is a compelling listen to the vital conversations about the catalysts of creative inspiration. Following some of the most interesting, influential, and crossover creators in the world of entertainment, fashion, sports, and the arts, we hear from tastemakers who are the very fabric that forms popular culture.

Zoë Kravitz on what the 1976 children’s film “Bugsy Malone” reveals about the absurdity of adulthood.

Zoë Kravitz on the whimsical charm of ‘Bugsy Malone’

Zoë Kravitz on what the 1976 children’s film “Bugsy Malone” reveals about the absurdity of adulthood.

KCRW DJ Chris Douridas joins to discuss the life, work, and massive pop-cultural impact of legendary music producer Quincy Jones.

Chris Douridas & Elvis Mitchell talk Quincy Jones

KCRW DJ Chris Douridas joins to discuss the life, work, and massive pop-cultural impact of legendary music producer Quincy Jones.

Actor and filmmaker Jesse Eisenberg celebrates the ease of working with co-star Keiran Culkin in his new film “A Real Pain.”

Filmmaker Jesse Eisenberg breaks down ‘A Real Pain’

Actor and filmmaker Jesse Eisenberg celebrates the ease of working with co-star Keiran Culkin in his new film “A Real Pain.”

Actress and comedian Susie Essman pays tribute to her grandmother, who taught her the importance of humor.

Susie Essman’s grandma kept everyone laughing until the end

Actress and comedian Susie Essman pays tribute to her grandmother, who taught her the importance of humor.

Glenn Kenny, film critic and author of “Made Men: The Story of ‘Goodfellas’” tells us about his latest film history book, “The World is Yours: The Story of ‘Scarface’.”

Author Glenn Kenny on his new book ‘The World is Yours: The Story of Scarface’

Glenn Kenny, film critic and author of “Made Men: The Story of ‘Goodfellas’” tells us about his latest film history book, “The World is Yours: The Story of ‘Scarface’.”

Filmmaker Malcolm Washington tells us how he made the bold choice to adapt August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson” as his first feature.

Malcolm Washington on making ‘The Piano Lesson’ a family affair

Filmmaker Malcolm Washington tells us how he made the bold choice to adapt August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson” as his first feature.

The highly prolific author and documentarian Laurent Bouzereau joins to fill us in on his new Disney+ documentary “Music by John Williams.”

Author and filmmaker Laurent Bouzereau talks John Williams

The highly prolific author and documentarian Laurent Bouzereau joins to fill us in on his new Disney+ documentary “Music by John Williams.”

Actress and writer Pamela Adlon praises comic Jerrod Carmichael for his rejection of traditional stand-up comedy structures.

How Jerrod Carmichael’s ‘performance art’ keeps Pamela Adlon present

Actress and writer Pamela Adlon praises comic Jerrod Carmichael for his rejection of traditional stand-up comedy structures.

Director/actor Tim Matheson and Elvis Mitchell have an in depth chat about Matheson’s memoir “Damn Glad to Meet You: My Seven Decades in the Hollywood Trenches.”

Actor Tim Matheson is an open book

Director/actor Tim Matheson and Elvis Mitchell have an in depth chat about Matheson’s memoir “Damn Glad to Meet You: My Seven Decades in the Hollywood Trenches.”

Author/political strategist James Carville watches the opening scene of “The Bridge on the River Kwai” almost every night. Why? To maintain his own defiance.

‘The Bridge on the River Kwai’ taught James Carville defiance

Author/political strategist James Carville watches the opening scene of “The Bridge on the River Kwai” almost every night. Why? To maintain his own defiance.

British filmmaker Steve McQueen (“12 Years a Slave”), joins to reflect on working with star Saorsie Ronan to create his new World War II drama “Blitz.”

Director Steve McQueen breaks down his new film ‘Blitz’

British filmmaker Steve McQueen (“12 Years a Slave”), joins to reflect on working with star Saorsie Ronan to create his new World War II drama “Blitz.”

Dawn Porter shares gems from her new Luther Vandross documentary: From his backup singing for Barbara Steisand, to time spent pal-ing around with David Bowie.

Documentarian Dawn Porter dives deep into the life of Luther Vandross

Dawn Porter shares gems from her new Luther Vandross documentary: From his backup singing for Barbara Steisand, to time spent pal-ing around with David Bowie.

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.”

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.

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.

Ilana Glazer shares some feelings on the impersonal nature of stand-up as they prepare to drop their new special “Human Magic.”

Ilana Glazer speaks on their stand-up influences ahead of new special ‘Human Magic’

Ilana Glazer shares some feelings on the impersonal nature of stand-up as they prepare to drop their new special “Human Magic.”

Filmmaker Matt Tyrnauer and legendary political firebrand James Carville fill us in on their new documentary “Carville: Winning is Everything, Stupid.”

James Carville and filmmaker Matt Tyrnauer explain ‘Winning is Everything, Stupid’

Filmmaker Matt Tyrnauer and legendary political firebrand James Carville fill us in on their new documentary “Carville: Winning is Everything, Stupid.”

Acclaimed chef René Redzepi discusses how, to him, hiking is a spiritual experience.

Hiking helps remind Chef René Redzepi that life is beautiful

Acclaimed chef René Redzepi discusses how, to him, hiking is a spiritual experience.

Actor Rob Lowe discusses how the movie ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest’ inspired his career as an actor.

‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest’ made Rob Lowe want to be an actor

Actor Rob Lowe discusses how the movie ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest’ inspired his career as an actor.

Gael García Bernal reflects on an auteur-led early career, new series “La Máquina,” and his lifelong friendship with fellow actor Diego Luna.

Gael García Bernal on re-teaming with his pal Diego Luna for ‘La Máquina’

Gael García Bernal reflects on an auteur-led early career, new series “La Máquina,” and his lifelong friendship with fellow actor Diego Luna.