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Leslie Jamison, writer and author of  “Splinters: Another Kind of Love Story,” reflects on the end of her marriage months after the birth of her daughter.

Leslie Jamison, writer and author of “Splinters: Another Kind of Love Story,” reflects on the end of her marriage months after the birth of her daughter.

from Life Examined

Descendents of LA immigrants are packing up permanently for Mexico

With rising costs of living in California and the proliferation of remote work, many Angelenos are starting new lives where it’s more affordable: Mexico City.

KCRW Partner Screening: 'Wicked Little Letters'

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KCRW and Sony Pictures Classics invite you to a special advance screening of Wicked Little Letters.

Ready your tastebuds: Good Food’s 2024 PieFest and Contest is back!

Two apple pie categories this year?! Yes, there are. We've made other (tasty) changes, too. It all goes down Sunday, April 28 at UCLA.

ID series ‘Quiet on Set’ explores years of alleged abuse at Nickelodeon

ID’s docuseries “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV” alleges years of abuse on Nickelodeon sets, with “Drake and Josh” star Drake Bell speaking out after years of silence.

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Morning Becomes Eclectic

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

Mar. 18 2 hr, 49 min

LeRoy Downs

A varied sonic experience to jazz, blending music, style, and culture.

Mar. 17 2 hr

Jason Kramer

Carefully curated music from around the world.

Mar. 17 1 hr, 59 min

Jeremy Sole

A sonic trip through the past, present and future of roots music.

Mar. 17 1 hr, 52 min

Raul Campos

Soulful grooves and fresh remixes from Latin rhythms to indie rock.

Mar. 17 2 hr, 50 min

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KCRW remembers Angela McCluskey, formerly of Wild Colonials, with a selection of KCRW live appearances.

We honor the legacy of ‘90s LA music scene staple, Angela McCluskey.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

How should the media cover a Biden/Trump rematch? What mistakes did we see in coverage of the special counsel testimony? Should perception influence policy?

from Left, Right & Center

Kim Masters and Matt Belloni discuss the alleged years of abuse and inappropriate behavior on Nickelodeon sets as shown in ID’s new docuseries, Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV.

from The Business

This Week on KCRW

KCRW's all-music channel blending the collected talents and tastes of all KCRW's DJs into a single voice streaming 24 hours a day.

Eclectic 24

KCRW's all-music channel blending the collected talents and tastes of all KCRW's DJs into a single voice streaming 24 hours a day.

José Galván guest hosts FREAKS ONLY.

FREAKS ONLY playlist: Mar. 18, 2024

José Galván guest hosts FREAKS ONLY.

from FREAKS ONLY

A few swing states have decided recent elections. Third-party or independent candidates could impact Biden and Trump’s path to victory.

This year’s presidential election is more than a 2-person race

A few swing states have decided recent elections. Third-party or independent candidates could impact Biden and Trump’s path to victory.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The world of 1970s Laurel Canyon is on full display in Ginny Winn’s book, “Grievous Angels, Trout Masks, and American Beauties: 1970s Rock & Roll Photography of Ginny Winn.”

What it was like being a rock and roll photographer in 1970s LA

The world of 1970s Laurel Canyon is on full display in Ginny Winn’s book, “Grievous Angels, Trout Masks, and American Beauties: 1970s Rock & Roll Photography of Ginny Winn.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

KCRW looks at the latest developments in Trump’s multiple legal challenges, including the fate of the Georgia trial where he’s been accused of election interference.

Trump’s latest legal challenge: No funds for $454 million fraud trial

KCRW looks at the latest developments in Trump’s multiple legal challenges, including the fate of the Georgia trial where he’s been accused of election interference.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The CA governor has made the mental health and housing bill his signature piece of legislation in 2024.

Prop 1’s narrow lead is a disappointing show for Newsom

The CA governor has made the mental health and housing bill his signature piece of legislation in 2024.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Conditions appear just right for a spring superbloom after a rainy winter, meaning colorful California hillsides and fields are coming.

Superbloom season is here. Where to go see kaleidoscope of wildflowers

Conditions appear just right for a spring superbloom after a rainy winter, meaning colorful California hillsides and fields are coming.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Hark! LA jazz visionary Kamasi Washington returns bearing a new opus.

5 Songs to Hear This Week: Kamasi Washington, Baby Rose, Zsela

Hark! LA jazz visionary Kamasi Washington returns bearing a new opus.

from Music News

US Radio debut alert! Manchester analog-indie-dance quartet Porij are bringing their idiosyncratic grooves to KCRW HQ.

MBE Playlist March 18: Porij is served (and serving)

US Radio debut alert! Manchester analog-indie-dance quartet Porij are bringing their idiosyncratic grooves to KCRW HQ.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

KCRW's all-music channel blending the collected talents and tastes of all KCRW's DJs into a single voice streaming 24 hours a day.

Eclectic 24

KCRW's all-music channel blending the collected talents and tastes of all KCRW's DJs into a single voice streaming 24 hours a day.

Today’s Top Tune is thrilled to offer an exclusive that you won’t find on any other platform, anywhere else!

Today’s Top Tune: Laura Karpman - ‘Monk Suite’

Today’s Top Tune is thrilled to offer an exclusive that you won’t find on any other platform, anywhere else!

from Today's Top Tune

KCRW's all-music channel blending the collected talents and tastes of all KCRW's DJs into a single voice streaming 24 hours a day.

Eclectic 24

KCRW's all-music channel blending the collected talents and tastes of all KCRW's DJs into a single voice streaming 24 hours a day.

"Just Jazz" with LeRoy Downs. Downs' goal is to bring a varied sonic experience to jazz, while blending music, style, and culture.

LeRoy Downs' playlist, March 17, 2024

"Just Jazz" with LeRoy Downs. Downs' goal is to bring a varied sonic experience to jazz, while blending music, style, and culture.

from LeRoy Downs

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…

Jason Kramer's playlist, March 17, 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…

from Jason Kramer

A sonic trip through the past, present and future of roots music.

Jeremy Sole's playlist, March 17, 2024

A sonic trip through the past, present and future of roots music.

from Jeremy Sole

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…

Raul Campos' playlist, March 17, 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…

from Raul Campos

New releases in all genres.

Chris Douridas' playlist, March 17, 2024

New releases in all genres.

from Chris Douridas

Institutional Care for People with Neurodiversity

Mistreated and Ignored

Institutional Care for People with Neurodiversity

from Second Opinion

Indie found sounds, nostalgic guilty pleasures, and introspective piano solos to help you feel deeply and move freely through life.

Nassir Nassirzadeh's playlist, March 17, 2024

Indie found sounds, nostalgic guilty pleasures, and introspective piano solos to help you feel deeply and move freely through life.

from Nassir Nassirzadeh