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KCRW Listen Live KCRW Live Eclectic 24 News 24 All Streams All Streams Music News Culture Shows Playlist Schedule Donate Playlist Schedule Donate Info KCRW On Air | Now Playing FREAKS ONLY FREAKS ONLY Upcoming Event May 16 Writers Bloc Presents Writers Bloc Presents: Joan Baez and Justin Richmond May 16 Writers Guild Theater All Events Scott Galloway: Can the youth still make it in America? Business & Economy Scott Galloway discusses his book "The Algebra of Wealth" and the growing disconnect between young people and their economic futures. from Life Examined Palos Verdes landslide leads to removal of Wayfarers Chapel Palos Verdes landslide leads to removal of Wayfarers Chapel KCRW Features Sam Esmail on the ‘gift’ of ‘The Sopranos’ finale Sam Esmail on the ‘gift’ of ‘The Sopranos’ finale The Treatment Conductor Gustavo Dudamel is soon off to NYC but says LA is home Conductor Gustavo Dudamel is soon off to NYC but says LA is home Press Play with Madeleine Brand KCRW’s Top 30: Is Justice’s ‘Hyperdrama’ album of the year? KCRW’s Top 30: Is Justice’s ‘Hyperdrama’ album of the year? Music Special Programming Share your passion for new experiences, sounds, & ideas Get Involved KCRW Features Lulu’s Place: $150M philanthropic project for LA youth breaks ground Lulu’s Place will offer LA kids free sports and academic programs inside state-of-the-art facilities funded by major donations. Read more Listen 5 min Nanobubbles help Lake Elsinore cope with algae – and the climate As climate change makes water warmer, toxic algae is killing fish and plants in lakes nationwide, including Lake Elsinore. New technology could save them. Read more Listen 4 min Museums must return Native American artifacts due to new law SoCal museums are reshaping exhibits as federal regulations now require them to secure Native American tribal consent before displaying cultural items. Read more Listen 5 min Do LA voters want another sales tax to fight homelessness? A proposed half-cent sales tax would replace Measure H’s quarter-cent tax for homeless services in LA County, approved by voters in 2017. Read more Listen 5 min Uprooted: Climate migration and scientist activism Journalist Abraham Lustgarten and scientist-turned-activist Rose Abramoff discuss the impacts of climate research on human migratory patterns and activism. Read more Listen 52 min Why Comcast’s NBA TV plans made Warner Bros. Discovery’s stock crash Plus, major changes continue at Paramount as a potential merger inches closer. Read more Listen 20 min Weekend film reviews: ‘The Fall Guy,’ ‘I Saw the TV Glow’ Critics review the latest film releases: The Fall Guy,” I Saw the TV Glow,” Evil Does Not Exist,” and Mars Express.” Read more Listen 17 min Is Trader Joe’s stealing food ideas from small producers? Trader Joe’s works with global suppliers to make eclectic products, but some small food producers say the company rips them off, reports Adam Reiner, founder of Restaurant Manifesto. Read more Listen 9 min COVID-cautious in SoCal: Fighting isolation along with the virus COVID-cautious Angelenos continue to take proactive steps to prevent infection, as they watch many others seem to care less about the virus. Read more Listen 5 min Long COVID: Millions have it. Why do we still know so little? The CDC estimates 17 million Americans experience long COVID. What have patients and doctors learned about the mysterious illness? Read more Listen 5 min Faye Webster: KCRW Live from HQ Ahead of crushing her Coachella debut, Faye Webster went Live From KCRW HQ with highlights from her 2024 LP Underdressed at the Symphony” — here’s the video. Read more Listen 28 min How K-pop and Korean soaps sparked a global interest in Korean food "Modern Korean cuisine doesn’t know any kind of stricture. It really is expanding at the speed of light." Read more Listen 19 min Featured Shows All ShowsMorning Becomes Eclectic KCRW’s signature daily music show. New releases, live performances, and interviews. Bookworm Bookworm, a premier literary talk show providing intellectual, accessible, and provocative literary conversations. Hosted by Michael Silverblatt at KCRW.com. Left, Right & Center 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. Bent by Nature 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. Latest DJ Shows Morning Becomes Eclectic KCRW’s signature daily music show. New releases, live performances, and interviews. May. 13 2 hr, 50 min LeRoy Downs A varied sonic experience to jazz, blending music, style, and culture. May. 12 2 hr Jason Kramer Carefully curated music from around the world. May. 12 1 hr, 59 min Jeremy Sole A sonic trip through the past, present and future of roots music. May. 12 1 hr, 56 min Raul Campos Soulful grooves and fresh remixes from Latin rhythms to indie rock. May. 12 2 hr, 50 min All DJ shows Live Playlist Full playlist Upcoming Events May 14 (((folkYEAH!))) Rahill May 14 Gold-Diggers May 14 Desert Daze Belle and Sebastian May 14 The Bellwether All events Popular Nanobubbles help Lake Elsinore cope with algae – and the climate Environment As climate change makes water warmer, toxic algae is killing fish and plants in lakes nationwide, including Lake Elsinore. New technology could save them. May 9 from KCRW Features Listen 4 min Should Netanyahu’s raid on Al Jazeera shift US’ view of Israel? Politics Are threats to a free press signs of bigger issues in Israel? Did Kristi Noem risk a shot at becoming VP to troll the left? Plus, we discuss bias in political satire. May 10 from Left, Right & Center Listen 52 min Scott Galloway: Can the youth still make it in America? Business & Economy Scott Galloway discusses his book "The Algebra of Wealth" and the growing disconnect between young people and their economic futures. May 12 from Life Examined Listen 52 min Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: May 10, 2024 Best New Music KCRW’s signature music program features new releases, live performances, and artist interviews hosted by Novena Carmel. May 10 from Morning Becomes Eclectic Listen 2 hr, 52 min Los Angeles Palos Verdes landslide leads to removal of Wayfarers Chapel KCRW Features Conductor Gustavo Dudamel is soon off to NYC but says LA is home Press Play with Madeleine Brand Lulu’s Place: $150M philanthropic project for LA youth breaks ground KCRW Features Food & Drink Kidlit icon Judy Blume recalls her childhood meals Good Food Farming and Motherhood Good Food Her curiosity as a new mom propelled Angela Garbes’ career Good Food Politics Latest polling has Biden losing 5 key swing states Press Play with Madeleine Brand Never Again” must apply to the the genocide of the Palestinians Scheer Intelligence Should Netanyahu’s raid on Al Jazeera shift US’ view of Israel? Left, Right & Center Best New Music MBE playlist May 13: World Premiere: Madison McFerrin ‘Run (Honey Dijon Remix’ Morning Becomes Eclectic Eclectic 24 Eclectic 24 Eclectic 24 Eclectic 24 Arts Sam Esmail on the ‘gift’ of ‘The Sopranos’ finale The Treatment Writer Spike Ferensten on ‘Unfrosted,’ Seinfeld, and the Soup Nazi’s origin story The Treatment Comedian Jerrod Carmichael on Tyler, reality TV, and Season 2 The Treatment Entertainment Roger Corman ‘never lost a dime’: Remembering the indie film pioneer Press Play with Madeleine Brand Russell T Davies on why writing ‘Doctor Who’ is the hardest job in TV The Business Weekend film reviews: ‘The Poolman,’ ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Weekend Film Reviews This Week on KCRW Roger Corman ‘never lost a dime’: Remembering the indie film pioneer Entertainment Roger Corman ‘never lost a dime’: Remembering the indie film pioneer Roger Corman, who died last Thursday, helped launch the careers of directors like Francis Ford Coppola, Martin Scorsese, Ron Howard, and James Cameron. 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