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LAUSD starts its new academic term a week from today.

LAUSD starts its new academic term a week from today. Superintendent Alberto Carvalho talks about student proficiency in math and reading, enrollment, and protecting kids from ICE raids.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Preserving food traditions amid the chaos of war and genocide

In "The Last Sweet Bite," Michael Shaikh looks to those who are preserving their food and culinary traditions in the aftermath of displacement and global violence

KCRW Partner Screening: 'The Americas'

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KCRW, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, and NBC Universal invite you to a special screening of The Americas, followed by a conversation with composers Hans Zimmer, Anže…

Mystery in Venice: What is killing dogs near the canals?

Since mid-June, something in or around the Venice Canals has been sickening and killing dogs. The county and Venice residents are trying to solve the mystery.

Weekend film reviews: ‘Freakier Friday,’ ‘Souleymane’s Story’

Critics review the latest film releases: “Freakier Friday,” “It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley,” “Weapons,” and “Souleymane’s Story.”

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

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

 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.

The Sam Sanders Show

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.

 Left Right & Center is for listeners who feel like people on the other side of the political divide are on Mars.

Left, Right & Center

Left Right & Center is for listeners who feel like people on the other side of the political divide are on Mars.

 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.

Question Everything

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.

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

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Tyler Boudreaux

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FREAKS ONLY

Future beats and a mind-melting mix of fuzz, bass, and funk. Served fresh every weeknight.

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Los Angeles

 Back to school: LAUSD superintendent on enrollment, ICE raids, funding

Back to school: LAUSD superintendent on enrollment, ICE raids, funding

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Mystery in Venice: What is killing dogs near the canals?

 KCRW Features

Hollywood job seekers try to hang on for tax credit rescue

 KCRW Features

Food & Drink

 Preserving food traditions amid the chaos of war and genocide

Preserving food traditions amid the chaos of war and genocide

 Good Food

Legendary vegetarian restaurant Greens showcases California living and produce

 Good Food

Diabolical mites kill record numbers of honeybees

 Good Food

Politics

 An argument for canceling LA’s 2028 Summer Olympics

An argument for canceling LA’s 2028 Summer Olympics

 KCRW Features

Breaking down Disney’s bold strategy for ESPN (à la carte)

 The Business

Trump points to ‘rigged’ numbers, past revisions in firing of BLS chief

 Left, Right & Center

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 Eclectic 24

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 Eclectic 24

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: August 8, 2025

 Morning Becomes Eclectic

Arts

 'Eyes on the donut, not the hole:’ How David Lynch taught Eli Roth to focus

'Eyes on the donut, not the hole:’ How David Lynch taught Eli Roth to focus

 The Treatment

‘Severance’ director Jessica Lee Gagné on making an instant classic episode

 The Business

Jenny Linford explores the humanity of eating through the lens of the British Museum collection

 Good Food

Entertainment

 Weekend film reviews: ‘Freakier Friday,’ ‘Souleymane’s Story’

Weekend film reviews: ‘Freakier Friday,’ ‘Souleymane’s Story’

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Matt Shakman plays with relatable family dynamics via ‘The Fantastic Four’

 The Treatment

Documentarian Matt Wolf on the prickly dynamics of ‘Pee-wee as Himself’

 The Treatment

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Matt Shakman is the man who brought “The Fantastic Four” into the MCU; he’s here to tell us how it all came together.

Matt Shakman plays with relatable family dynamics via ‘The Fantastic Four’

Matt Shakman is the man who brought “The Fantastic Four” into the MCU; he’s here to tell us how it all came together.

from The Treatment

Matt Wolf opens up about making his most “emotionally charged” film yet, the multiple Emmy-nominated “Pee-wee as Himself.”

Documentarian Matt Wolf on the prickly dynamics of ‘Pee-wee as Himself’

Matt Wolf opens up about making his most “emotionally charged” film yet, the multiple Emmy-nominated “Pee-wee as Himself.”

from The Treatment

Eli Roth shows some love for his mentor, the late, legendary David Lynch.

'Eyes on the donut, not the hole:’ How David Lynch taught Eli Roth to focus

Eli Roth shows some love for his mentor, the late, legendary David Lynch.

from The Treatment

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.

A $750 million annual CA tax credit for film and TV production took effect July 1. Industry workers hard hit by runaway production are hoping to see jobs soon.

Hollywood job seekers try to hang on for tax credit rescue

A $750 million annual CA tax credit for film and TV production took effect July 1. Industry workers hard hit by runaway production are hoping to see jobs soon.

from KCRW Features

The 2028 Summer Olympics are about 1000 days away. Zocalo Public Square columnist and editor Joe Mathews says it’s time to cancel the Games amid political unrest in California.

An argument for canceling LA’s 2028 Summer Olympics

The 2028 Summer Olympics are about 1000 days away. Zocalo Public Square columnist and editor Joe Mathews says it’s time to cancel the Games amid political unrest in California.

from KCRW Features

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.

“Severance” director & cinematographer, Jessica Lee Gagné, reflects on a historic double Emmy nomination for the immediate fan favorite episode "Chikhai Bardo.”

‘Severance’ director Jessica Lee Gagné on making an instant classic episode

“Severance” director & cinematographer, Jessica Lee Gagné, reflects on a historic double Emmy nomination for the immediate fan favorite episode "Chikhai Bardo.”

from The Business

Big shake-ups seem likely in the world of sports media as Disney prepares to launch ESPN as a standalone app.

Breaking down Disney’s bold strategy for ESPN (à la carte)

Big shake-ups seem likely in the world of sports media as Disney prepares to launch ESPN as a standalone app.

from The Business

Chef Katie Reicher of legendary San Francisco restaurant, Greens, shares vegetarian recipes from her repertoire.

Legendary vegetarian restaurant Greens showcases California living and produce

Chef Katie Reicher of legendary San Francisco restaurant, Greens, shares vegetarian recipes from her repertoire.

from Good Food

Former beekeeper Adam Novicki explains the causes of this year's historic honeybee die-off.

Diabolical mites kill record numbers of honeybees

Former beekeeper Adam Novicki explains the causes of this year's historic honeybee die-off.

from Good Food

Jenny Linford explores cooking, eating, and drinking through objects in the British Museum's collection.

Jenny Linford explores the humanity of eating through the lens of the British Museum collection

Jenny Linford explores cooking, eating, and drinking through objects in the British Museum's collection.

from Good Food

Sawdust covered floors, free peanuts, and stiff martinis are hallmarks of Chez Jay, which celebrates 66 years in Santa Monica.

As LA's legacy restaurants close, Chez Jay celebrates 66 years on Route 66

Sawdust covered floors, free peanuts, and stiff martinis are hallmarks of Chez Jay, which celebrates 66 years in Santa Monica.

from Good Food

Baker Nicole Rucker adopts a fruit tree and sets her sights on a glazed peach pie.

Nicole Rucker harvests peaches from her adopted tree near Fresno

Baker Nicole Rucker adopts a fruit tree and sets her sights on a glazed peach pie.

from Good Food

KCRW's signature music program, Morning Becomes Eclectic, is hosted by Novena Carmel and features a thoughtfully curated mix of new releases, timeless classics, offbeat gems, live…

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: August 8, 2025

KCRW's signature music program, Morning Becomes Eclectic, is hosted by Novena Carmel and features a thoughtfully curated mix of new releases, timeless classics, offbeat gems, live…

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

RAKEL is steadily becoming a singular presence in the Icelandic soundscape. Her debut album a place to be is part diary and part landscape.

Today’s Top Tune: RAKEL – ‘rescue remedy’

RAKEL is steadily becoming a singular presence in the Icelandic soundscape. Her debut album a place to be is part diary and part landscape.

from Today's Top Tune

The latest film releases include Freakier Friday; It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley; Weapons; and Souleymane’s Story.

Weekend film reviews: ‘Freakier Friday,’ ‘Souleymane’s Story’

The latest film releases include Freakier Friday; It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley; Weapons; and Souleymane’s Story.

from Weekend Film Reviews

Trump’s reaction to July’s jobs report created a whole new controversy. Can Congress’ new normal be disrupted? Plus, KCRW discusses journalistic accountability.

Trump points to ‘rigged’ numbers, past revisions in firing of BLS chief

Trump’s reaction to July’s jobs report created a whole new controversy. Can Congress’ new normal be disrupted? Plus, KCRW discusses journalistic accountability.

from Left, Right & Center

Love is in the air for tarantulas as thousands migrate to the West Coast searching for mates. But how dangerous are these hairy critters?

8-legged lovers on the loose: Tarantula mating season creeps into SoCal

Love is in the air for tarantulas as thousands migrate to the West Coast searching for mates. But how dangerous are these hairy critters?

from KCRW Features