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José Galván delivers an infectious harmony of varied sounds and pieces their relevance to each other. Language does not play a barrier in his musical selections, but rather uses the melody to create a bridge amongst cultures and genres.

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Featured Shows

Morning Becomes Eclectic

Music

KCRW's signature music program features new releases, live performances, and artist interviews hosted by Novena Carmel.

The Sam Sanders Show

Society & Culture

It’s about the things we obsess over in our free time: TV and movies, music and celebrities, Internet and memes, and the people who make it. No topic is too big or small. And nothing’s off limits.

Left, Right & Center

News

Left, Right & Center is KCRW’s weekly politics show where we take on the tough, divisive issues you’re afraid to talk about with your own family.

Question Everything

Society & Culture

Reporter Brian Reed re-examines everything about journalism, the profession he thought he knew. In the middle of making his second hit podcast, Brian got sued. Accused. Told the biggest story of his career — the Peabody Award-winning series S-Town — wasn’t journalism. Which meant he had to spend years proving that it was. Obsessing over the question, “What is journalism, anyway?”

Press Play with Madeleine Brand

News

Madeleine Brand hosts Press Play, examining the latest ideas and trends shaping our world and Los Angeles. Streaming & podcast daily at KCRW.com.

FREAKS ONLY

Music

New music. Emerging artists. No boundaries. Served fresh every weeknight, 8-10pm.

Good Food

Society & Culture

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

Bent by Nature

Music

She was the most influential American DJ you’ve never heard of. Deirdre O’Donoghue was a vital force in the musical underground of the 1980s. Countless artists crammed into her studio to perform live on her late-night show, “SNAP!” on KCRW.

Greater LA

News

Host Steve Chiotakis connects you to the people and places of Southern California.

Lost Notes

Society & Culture

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

To the Point

News

A weekly reality-check on the issues Americans care about most. Host Warren Olney draws on his decades of experience to explore the people and issues shaping – and disrupting - our world. How did everything change so fast? Where are we headed? The conversations are informal, edgy and always informative. If Warren's asking, you want to know the answer.

Today's Top Tune

Music

Today's Top Tune is a free weekday download of standout songs, including advance releases, exclusive live tracks, remixes, and new artists, at KCRW.com.