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New tracks, free music downloads, and live performances, curated by legendary KCRW DJ Anne Litt.
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The Business
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David Koepp on trying to ‘not screw up’ Disclosure Day
Kim Masters talks to screenwriter David Koepp about Disclosure Day, his latest collaboration with director Steven Spielberg. Plus, Masters and Matt Belloni discuss Fox Corp’s acquisition of Roku.
Former FTC Commissioner wants to stop the Paramount-Warner merger
Kim Masters talks to Alvaro Bedoya, a former FTC Commissioner, about why he objects to the Paramount-Warner Brothers merger. Plus, Masters and Matt Belloni discuss the box office prospects for Steven Spielberg’s new movie Disclosure Day.
Eric Kripke responds to critics of the ‘The Boys’ finale
Eric Deggans talks to Eric Kripke, creator of Amazon Prime’s The Boys, about criticism of the show’s final season, and finale. Plus, Kim Masters and Matt Belloni discuss the firing of CBS’ 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley.
Jack Thorne on ‘Adolescence,’ ‘Lord of the Flies,’ and his autism
Kim Masters talks to Jack Thorne, co-creator of the award-winning Neflix limited series Adolescence. Plus, Kim and Matt Belloni discuss the major shakeup at CBS News’ 60 Minutes.
Courtney Kemp on Netflix series ‘Nemesis’ and diversity in Hollywood
Eric Deggans talks to Courtney Kemp, co-creator of the Netflix crime drama Nemesis. Plus, Kim Masters and Matt Belloni discuss the end of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
William Shatner & Neil deGrasse Tyson think ‘The Universe is Absurd’ (Part Two)
Kim Masters wraps up her two-part conversation with William Shatner and Neil deGrasse Tyson. Plus, Masters and Matt Belloni break down the strength of the new AI protections outlined in the recently finalized four-year agreement between SAG-AFTRA and the studios.
The Treatment
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Richard Gadd on the duality in his work
The creator and star of 'Half Man' explains why repression and tension reoccur in his work.
The Treat: Simon Helberg
The ‘Big Bang Theory’ star shares a classic play that’s always on his mind.
Geoff Bennett on ‘The Golden Age’ of Black TV
The journalist talks about why the ‘90s was such a great era for Black entertainment.
The Treat: Pete Ohs and Jeremy O. Harris
The ‘Erupja’ collaborators share a favorite TV show and book.
The ‘Club Kid’ is alright
The director and cast of the buzzy Cannes hit talk about their new party film with a heart.
The Treat: Tadashi Nakamura
The filmmaker pays homage to a documentary about the birth of skateboarding culture.
The Sam Sanders Show
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Is 2026 the Year Everything Started to Look Too Perfect?
This year's biggest trend might be our bodies.
The Real Reason American Men are Struggling
A new book explores what it means to be a man in America.
Leslie Jones Says Comedy Needs Gatekeepers Again
The comedian gets candid about SNL and why she thinks comedy has lost its way.
Why So Many People Are Falling In Love With AI Chatbots
Sam explores the evergrowing world of AI companions.
Audie Cornish & Ari Shapiro on Ambition, Purpose, Poetry
The longtime friends share their favorite pop culture moments.
Are They a Star, Celebrity or Famous Person? (From Pop Syllabus)
Sam breaks down what really makes someone last in pop culture.