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Tyler Boudreaux

A balanced diet of indie grooves, modern psych, alternative R&B and straight up rock and roll.

Apr. 03 1 hr, 59 min

FREAKS ONLY

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

Apr. 03 1 hr, 59 min

Morning Becomes Eclectic

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

Apr. 03 2 hr, 49 min

Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras

Music to lift your spirits. An expansive sonic journey featuring new and classic rhythms from all over the globe.

Apr. 02 2 hr

Francesca Harding

Music to make you feel.

Apr. 01 1 hr, 59 min

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Critics review the latest film releases: “Freaky Tales,” “A Minecraft Movie,” “The Luckiest Man in America,” and “The Friend.”

Weekend film reviews: ‘Freaky Tales,’ ‘A Minecraft Movie’

Critics review the latest film releases: “Freaky Tales,” “A Minecraft Movie,” “The Luckiest Man in America,” and “The Friend.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Relationship coach Jillian Turecki reflects on the essentials behind a long term relationship and some of the hard truths about love.

Jillian Turecki; ‘when it comes to love, it begins with you.’

Relationship coach Jillian Turecki reflects on the essentials behind a long term relationship and some of the hard truths about love.

from Life Examined

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Regret in Medicine: The Hidden Burden Doctors Bear

Even when things go right, the outcome may not be what was expected.

from Second Opinion

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.

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.

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

Nassir Nassirzadeh's playlist, April 5, 2025

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

from Nassir Nassirzadeh

Tim Matheson reflects on catching an in theater double feature of Stanley Kubrick's “Dr. Strangelove” and Mel Brooks' short film “The Critic” in the mid-1960s.

Tim Matheson describes a life altering 1960s double feature

Tim Matheson reflects on catching an in theater double feature of Stanley Kubrick's “Dr. Strangelove” and Mel Brooks' short film “The Critic” in the mid-1960s.

from The Treatment

Filmmakers David Siegel and Scott McGehee are here to discuss their new dramedy “The Friend” — starring Naomi Watts, Bill Murray, and a Great Dane.

David Siegel and Scott McGehee on the finer points of Great Dane casting for “The Friend”

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from The Treatment

Carol Leifer passes along decades worth of wisdom gleaned from stand-up comedy in her new book “How to Write a Funny Speech…”

Comedian Carol Leifer wants you to shine in your next speech

Carol Leifer passes along decades worth of wisdom gleaned from stand-up comedy in her new book “How to Write a Funny Speech…”

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.

President of the Entertainment Union Coalition Rebecca Rhine breaks down her tireless work to revamp TV and film production in California.

Union leader Rebecca Rhine outlines plans to ‘Keep California Rolling’

President of the Entertainment Union Coalition Rebecca Rhine breaks down her tireless work to revamp TV and film production in California.

from The Business

Vegas, baby, Vegas! Matt Beloni reports on big swings, explosive footage, and all the lingering questions surrounding CinemaCon 2025.

Matt Belloni fills us in on what went down at CinemaCon ‘25

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from The Business

Jeremy Salamon reconnects with his Hungarian Jewish heritage and the charming childhood created by his grandmother.

Jeremy Salamon updates paprikash and other Hungarian dishes in a colorful cookbook

Jeremy Salamon reconnects with his Hungarian Jewish heritage and the charming childhood created by his grandmother.

from Good Food

Relying on leeks, potatoes, and a Pompeiian baking technique, Irina Georgescu finds culinary inspiration east of the Danube in Romania, Serbia and Bulgaria.

Uncovering culinary traditions along the banks of the Danube River

Relying on leeks, potatoes, and a Pompeiian baking technique, Irina Georgescu finds culinary inspiration east of the Danube in Romania, Serbia and Bulgaria.

from Good Food

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Curtis Chin and Rachel Phan discover that being a restaurant kid has its highs and lows.

from Good Food

Chef Harry Posner takes advantage of the short window for green almonds.

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Chef Harry Posner takes advantage of the short window for green almonds.

from Good Food

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

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: Apr. 4, 2025

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

UCLA women are the underdogs in their NCAA Final Four matchup against the University of Connecticut. Will their size advantage help secure a win?

Can UCLA women turn a historic March Madness run into a win?

UCLA women are the underdogs in their NCAA Final Four matchup against the University of Connecticut. Will their size advantage help secure a win?

from KCRW Features