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The National Institutes of Health gives most of its money to universities, medical schools, and research institutions.

The National Institutes of Health gives most of its money to universities, medical schools, and research institutions. Due to actions by the Trump administration, the NIH says it’ll sharply cut the size of its grants.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

What’s with Disney’s totally not fair ‘Snow White’ premiere?

Disney has decided to shield talent from press opportunities at the upcoming “Snow White” premiere, Kim Masters and Matt Belloni examine their reasoning.

‘The neighborhood is gone.’ Fire zone survivors weigh choices

People whose homes survived in the Eaton Fire area face uncertainty as they figure out what it will take to return. Not all want to live amid the rubble.

KCRW Partner Screening: 'The Ballad of Wallis Island'

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KCRW, Vidiots, and Focus Features invite you to an advance screening of The Ballad of Wallis Island followed by a conversation between Director James Griffiths, Co-stars and Co-writers…

Angelenos learn to schmooze, kvetch, and kvell in Yiddish

Yiddish, the historic language of Jews in Europe, was once spoken by tens of thousands of Jews in Los Angeles before largely fading away. Now it’s making a comeback.

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KCRW's signature daily music show. New releases, live performances, and interviews.

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How space travel affects the human body

Trump administration stops funding Yale lab tracking abducted Ukrainian kids

‘Cambodian Rock Band’: Reviving lost sound, confronting dark past

Dina Ament spent about four years remodeling her historic Tudor-style cottage.

Angeleno explains tough decision to sell scorched dream home in Altadena

Dina Ament spent about four years remodeling her historic Tudor-style cottage.

This week, journalist and author of The Explorers Gene:Why We Seek Big Challenges, New Flavors, and the Blank Spots on the Map,” Alex Hutchinson tackles something athletes and sports…

Midweek Reset: On Mind over Body

This week, journalist and author of The Explorers Gene:Why We Seek Big Challenges, New Flavors, and the Blank Spots on the Map,” Alex Hutchinson tackles something athletes and sports…

from Life Examined

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

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: Mar. 19, 2025

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

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Dare we say we’re (slanted and) enchanted to meet Richmond, Virginia-based, relative newcomers Palmyra ?

Palmyra – “Arizona”

Dare we say we’re (slanted and) enchanted to meet Richmond, Virginia-based, relative newcomers Palmyra ?

from Today's Top Tune

Music to make you feel.

Francesca Harding's playlist, March 18, 2025

Music to make you feel.

from Francesca Harding

New music. Emerging artists. No boundaries. Served fresh every weeknight, 8-10pm, only on FREAKS ONLY by Travis Holcombe.

FREAKS ONLY playlist: Mar 18, 2025

New music. Emerging artists. No boundaries. Served fresh every weeknight, 8-10pm, only on FREAKS ONLY by Travis Holcombe.

from FREAKS ONLY

Thom Yorke and pioneering electronic producer Mark Pritchard hit the top of our charts with the new single from their debut album.

KCRW’s Top 30: Thom Yorke and Mark Pritchard, Myd, TOKiMONSTA

Thom Yorke and pioneering electronic producer Mark Pritchard hit the top of our charts with the new single from their debut album.

from Music Special Programming

The team continues their effort to “paint Japan blue” with Dodger pride, and USC and UCLA women’s basketball teams kick off March Madness as No. 1 seeds.

Dodgers open the season in front of adoring fans in Tokyo

The team continues their effort to “paint Japan blue” with Dodger pride, and USC and UCLA women’s basketball teams kick off March Madness as No. 1 seeds.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was shot and killed on set filming the low-budget Western “Rust.” One of her closest friends directed a new documentary about her life.

‘Last Take’ remembers ‘extraordinarily beautiful’ work of Halyna Hutchins

Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was shot and killed on set filming the low-budget Western “Rust.” One of her closest friends directed a new documentary about her life.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Environmentalists say the cuts would have drastic consequences on efforts to protect Americans from hazardous chemicals, air and water pollution, and climate change.

EPA considers eliminating its office of scientific research

Environmentalists say the cuts would have drastic consequences on efforts to protect Americans from hazardous chemicals, air and water pollution, and climate change.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: Mar. 18, 2025

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

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

French-Chilean artist and activist Ana Tijoux recently shared her first new music since the mid-January release of her 2024 LP VIDA.

Today’s Top Tune: Ana Tijoux – “Muévelo”

French-Chilean artist and activist Ana Tijoux recently shared her first new music since the mid-January release of her 2024 LP VIDA.

from Today's Top Tune

Amid the Trump administration’s ramped-up efforts to deport undocumented immigrants, the Orange County Board of Supervisors voted to strengthen protections for children whose parents…

Immigrant kids to get stronger protections in OC

Amid the Trump administration’s ramped-up efforts to deport undocumented immigrants, the Orange County Board of Supervisors voted to strengthen protections for children whose parents…

from KCRW Features

An infectious harmony of varied sounds and melodies that bridge cultures and genres.

José Galván's playlist, March 17, 2025

An infectious harmony of varied sounds and melodies that bridge cultures and genres.

from José Galván

New music. Emerging artists. No boundaries. Served fresh every weeknight, 8-10pm, only on FREAKS ONLY by Travis Holcombe.

FREAKS ONLY playlist: Mar 17, 2025

New music. Emerging artists. No boundaries. Served fresh every weeknight, 8-10pm, only on FREAKS ONLY by Travis Holcombe.

from FREAKS ONLY

DOJ lawyers accused Rasha Alawieh, a kidney transplant specialist, of having “sympathetic” photos of Hezbollah leaders on her phone.

Brown University doctor deported despite visa, court-ordered protection

DOJ lawyers accused Rasha Alawieh, a kidney transplant specialist, of having “sympathetic” photos of Hezbollah leaders on her phone.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand