Latest Episodes

Episode Dodgers at World Series, Hamas’ future, Vietnamese new wave
The Dodgers are back in the World Series after a wild win over the Mets. Now they’re set to face the Yankees in a matchup that’s pure baseball magic.
Episode Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: October 21, 2024
KCRW's signature music program features new releases, live performances, and artist interviews hosted by Novena Carmel.
Episode Bon Iver: “THINGS BEHIND THINGS BEHIND THINGS”
Each song on Bon Iver ’s new EP, SABLE, reveals an autobiographical imprint of a different point in frontman Justin Vernon’s healing process. The title suggests the projection of built-up darkness and, ultimately, its release.
Episode Composer Carl St. Clair to retire from Pacific Symphony
Carl St. Clair is retiring after more than 30 years leading the Pacific Symphony. The orchestra became an international success under his tenure.
Episode application/x-oz-application Cirque du Soleil returns to its US home in Santa Monica
In 1987, Cirque du Soleil made its first U.S. debut in Santa Monica. The show returns to the city with Kooza at the Big Top through January.
Episode LeRoy Downs' playlist, October 20, 2024
"Just Jazz" with LeRoy Downs. Downs' goal is to bring a varied sonic experience to jazz, while blending music, style, and culture.
Episode Jason Kramer's playlist, October 20, 2024
Featuring selections that range from carefully curated music from around the world with unique gems and quality tracks that will satisfy the needs of even the most discerning music aficionados. Find me on Twitter.
Episode Jeremy Sole's playlist, October 20, 2024
A sonic trip through the past, present and future of roots music.
Episode Chris Douridas' playlist, October 20, 2024
New releases in all genres.
Episode The senses: A philosophical and sensual exploration of sound, taste, and touch
Lawrence Kramer and Carolyn Korsmeyer take us on a philosophical and sensual journey exploring sound, taste, and touch.
Episode Food Insecurity
How can a country so rich in resources and farm production have people who still go to bed hungry?
Episode Nassir Nassirzadeh's playlist, October 20, 2024
Indie found sounds, nostalgic guilty pleasures, and introspective piano solos to help you feel deeply and move freely through life.
Episode KCRW Broadcast 811
Fanatic. I hope you had a great week of listening.
Episode Metropolis playlist, October 19, 2024
Jason Bentley captures the hypnotic pulse of modern city life on Saturday night.
Episode Dan Wilcox's playlist, October 19, 2024
Unearthing new discoveries, remixes and rarities, b-sides and lost classics.
Episode Raul Campos' playlist, October 19, 2024
Raul Campos creates a mix of emerging artists and current favorites, bringing essential cuts from around the world and a little closer to home -- from soulful grooves and fresh remixes to Latin rhythms and indie rock.
Episode Tyler Boudreaux's playlist, October 19, 2024
A balanced diet of indie grooves, modern psych, alternative R&B and straight up rock and roll.
Episode James Carville and Matt Tyrnauer, Ilana Glazer, and René Redzepi on The Treat
Matt Tyrnauer and James Carville speak on their new Carville documentary, Ilana Glazer fills us in on their stand-up special “Human Magic,” and René Redzepi has The Treat.
Episode SiLVA's playlist, October 18, 2024
House, disco, trip hop, oldies and all of the deep cuts in between.
Episode FREAKS ONLY playlist: Oct 18, 2024
New music. Emerging artists. No boundaries. Served fresh every weeknight, 8-10pm, only on FREAKS ONLY by Travis Holcombe.
Episode Game planning for Paramount; The accidental ‘Apprentice’ financier
As David Ellison’s Skydance merger with Paramount begins, studio executives have been given some serious incentives to stick around through the transition process. Matt Belloni and Lucas Shaw examine the latest happenings at the studio.
Episode ECMAScript program Italian sweets, chocolate, vanilla, jujubes
Pastry chef Victoria Granof relishes the diverse, and often misunderstood, sweets of Sicily. Essayist and poet Aimee Nezhukumatathil explains the laborious process of cultivating vanilla and the fragile state of its existence.
Episode Pascal source code Have hurricanes gotten swept up in the culture wars?
The recent hurricanes unleashed a storm of conspiracies. Could Omaha voters decide the nation’s fate? Plus, an indie newsletter saved a politically divided marriage.
Episode Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: October 18, 2024
KCRW's signature music program features new releases, live performances, and artist interviews hosted by Novena Carmel.
Episode Margo Price: ‘Too Stoned To Cry’ (feat. Billy Strings)
We’ve got a new one from alt-country singer Margo Price ! “Too Stoned To Cry” finds the singer sharing a mic and guitar duties with her friend Billy Strings .
Episode Troff document It’s time to get rid of big agriculture
Any urban street in America is guaranteed to be lined with popular fast food chains, the readily available nature of their products being the main attraction, with people barely giving a thought to the process behind getting the food from the farm…
Episode Will a Viet American Democrat unseat GOP in Little Saigon?
Little Saigon’s Vietnamese community has long leaned Republican. Now local Democrat Derek Tran is trying to peel away votes in an OC swing district.
Episode Troff document Juan Cole: Where is the Middle East Heading?
In the 365 days following the events of Oct. 7, the situation in the Middle East is as complicated as ever.
Episode Weekend film reviews: ‘Smile 2,’ ‘Anora,’ ‘Woman of the Hour’
The latest film releases include Smile 2, Anora, Woman of the Hour, and Tom Petty: Heartbreakers Beach Party.
Episode Tyler Boudreaux's playlist, October 17, 2024
A balanced diet of indie grooves, modern psych, alternative R&B and straight up rock and roll.