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Fluctuating American tariff policy is keeping industries on their heels — Hollywood very much included. Plus, the president enters mediation with Paramount.

Fluctuating American tariff policy is keeping industries on their heels — Hollywood very much included. Plus, the president enters mediation with Paramount.

from The Business

Actor Jeff Bridges releases new collection of old songs

In the 1970s and 80s, Jeff Bridges recorded songs with his childhood buddies in his West LA neighborhood. Now those songs are in the new album “Slow Magic, 1977-1978.”

Joan Nathan tracks American culture and food writing in the 1970s

In a new memoir, Joan Nathan reflects on her life through the lens of food.

Jeff Chu mediates on life's biggest questions while working the soil

Jeff Chu abandoned his career as a journalist to work the land and attend seminary, tilling up life lessons as well as a sense of calm.

Weekend film reviews: ‘The Amateaur,’ ‘Drop,’ ‘Warfare’

Critics review the latest film releases: “The Amateur,” “Drop,” “Warfare,” and “One to One: John & Yoko.”

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 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.

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 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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Long Beach Grand Prix celebrates 50th year under new owners

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Fava beans and English peas color farmers market stands

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California accents are way more complex than you think

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 Joan Nathan tracks American culture and food writing in the 1970s

Joan Nathan tracks American culture and food writing in the 1970s

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Jeff Chu mediates on life's biggest questions while working the soil

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 Trump following some of Hungary’s authoritarian playbook

Trump following some of Hungary’s authoritarian playbook

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Homeland Security agents denied entry to 2 LAUSD elementaries in South LA

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Trump administration won’t return wrongfully deported man, defying courts

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 ‘Eric LaRue’ filmmaker Michael Shannon on directing his first (and maybe last) movie

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 How will tariffs affect your trips to the multiplex… and beyond?

How will tariffs affect your trips to the multiplex… and beyond?

 The Business

Actor Jeff Bridges releases new collection of old songs

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Weekend film reviews: ‘The Amateaur,’ ‘Drop,’ ‘Warfare’

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

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: Apr. 15, 2025

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

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Italian pianist and composer Ludovico Einaudi released the sublime album The Summer Portraits earlier in the year.

Today’s Top Tune: Ludovico Einaudi – ‘Punta Bianca’

Italian pianist and composer Ludovico Einaudi released the sublime album The Summer Portraits earlier in the year.

from Today's Top Tune

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

José Galván's playlist, April 14, 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: April 14, 2025

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

from FREAKS ONLY

An autocracy journalist discusses the rise of authoritarianism in Hungary and sees parallels in some recent actions by the Trump administration.

Trump following some of Hungary’s authoritarian playbook

An autocracy journalist discusses the rise of authoritarianism in Hungary and sees parallels in some recent actions by the Trump administration.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The agents were looking for five students they claim are undocumented. School officials turned them away in a test of LAUSD’s policy of noncooperation with ICE.

Homeland Security agents denied entry to 2 LAUSD elementaries in South LA

The agents were looking for five students they claim are undocumented. School officials turned them away in a test of LAUSD’s policy of noncooperation with ICE.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Supreme Court ordered the Trump administration to facilitate Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s return to the U.S. The White House is asserting its power to say “no.”

Trump administration won’t return wrongfully deported man, defying courts

The Supreme Court ordered the Trump administration to facilitate Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s return to the U.S. The White House is asserting its power to say “no.”

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: Apr. 14, 2025

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

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.

The first weekend of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival drew hundreds of thousands of people to the desert in Indio. Did the pop culture extravaganza live up to the hype?

Coachella weekend 1: Surprises, politics, payment plans

The first weekend of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival drew hundreds of thousands of people to the desert in Indio. Did the pop culture extravaganza live up to the hype?

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.

Freak folk/art rocking sister duo Bianca and Sierra Casady make up CocoRosie .

Today’s Top Tune: Cocorosie – ‘Cut Stitch Scar’

Freak folk/art rocking sister duo Bianca and Sierra Casady make up CocoRosie .

from Today's Top Tune

Newport Beach is fighting the state of California after proposing to make offshore mooring permits more expensive.

Newport Beach investigated for pricy mooring permits

Newport Beach is fighting the state of California after proposing to make offshore mooring permits more expensive.

from KCRW Features

"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, April 13, 2025

"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, April 13, 2025

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

Anne Litt hosts unexpected choices in progressive pop and new rhythms.

Anne Litt's playlist, April 13, 2025

Anne Litt hosts unexpected choices in progressive pop and new rhythms.

from Anne Litt

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, April 13, 2025

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

Tune in for an infinitely inviting chat between Douridas and iconic singer-songwriter Graham Nash — founding member of The Hollies and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young.

Chris Douridas in conversation w/ Graham Nash + April 13 playlist

Tune in for an infinitely inviting chat between Douridas and iconic singer-songwriter Graham Nash — founding member of The Hollies and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young.

from Chris Douridas