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Amplify your TV bonafides via our conversations with “Yellowjackets” star Melanie Lynskey and “Industry” star Ken Leung. Plus, Gael Garcia Bernal has The Treat.

The 97th annual Academy Awards broadcast saw a 1% increase in viewership from last year’s telecast. What’s behind the ratings boost?

Were the April special elections a win for Democrats? How will Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs affect American consumers? Plus, KCRW discusses the feasibility of a third Trump term.

Fast food workers lose about 16% of their pay every year, a new Northwestern University study found.

Carrie Coon shares vacation theories in the midst of starring in “The White Lotus,” André Holland speaks on acting and identity, and Jack Huston has The Treat.

The latest film releases include Old Guy, The Monkey, Picnic at Hanging Rock, and Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.

Comedian Carol Leifer speaks on crafting great speeches, the filmmakers behind the new dramedy “The Friend” talk process, and Tim Matheson has The Treat.

Which news headlines are worth the worry? If Democrats want to raise the alarms on Trump, they’ll have to communicate. Plus, KCRW takes listener questions.

The new show “Unconventional” follows two queer siblings in the California desert as they deal with relationships, mental health, and adoption. It’s streaming on the platform Revry.