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Mdocu Moctar’s “Funeral for Justice” is a blend of desert blues and sociopolitical commentary about his West African home country of Niger.

Mdocu Moctar’s “Funeral for Justice” is a blend of desert blues and sociopolitical commentary about his West African home country of Niger.

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Weekend film reviews: ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die,’ ‘Robot Dreams’

Critics review the latest film releases: “Bad Boys: Ride or Die,” “Robot Dreams,” “Handling the Undead,” and “The Watchers.”

Ethan Hawke on Warren Beatty’s 1981 ‘masterpiece,’ ‘Reds’

Actor and director Ethan Hawke sells us on his idea of “real” cinema by extolling the virtues of 1981’s Reds — starring Warren Beatty and Diane Keaton.

Paramount controlling shareholder Shari Redstone has a big decision to make

After receiving a revised offer from Skydance, the fate of Paramount lies in the hands of controlling shareholder Shari Redstone. What might be keeping her from approving the deal?

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 Bookworm, a premier literary talk show providing intellectual, accessible, and provocative literary conversations. Hosted by Michael Silverblatt at KCRW.com.

Bookworm

Bookworm, a premier literary talk show providing intellectual, accessible, and provocative literary conversations. Hosted by Michael Silverblatt at KCRW.com.

 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.

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.

 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.

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.

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José Galván

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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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LeRoy Downs

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

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Omar Apollo drops the super charged new single “Less of You” just in time to zhuzh up your Pride playlists.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Designer of KCRW’s Spring Pledge drive merch, Walker Noble, shares some inspo and Anne Litt helps share the tunes.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

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 Search for Lakers coach continues after top candidate says no

Search for Lakers coach continues after top candidate says no

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Sensei league shows deep bond between baseball and Japanese Californians

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A guidebook to the great outdoors and the craft of brewing beer

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 Meet Alex Frecker, the newest face at the farmers market

Meet Alex Frecker, the newest face at the farmers market

 Good Food

Why is the government messing with our tortillas?

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Jordan Kahn rebirths Vespertine, now anchored by nature and nutrition

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Politics

 Terrorism and military coups spread through West Africa

Terrorism and military coups spread through West Africa

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

France’s far-right stuns with victories in European elections

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

OC judge halts UC academic workers strike

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 MBE playlist June 11: Beth Gibbons, Beachwood Sparks, Zsela

MBE playlist June 11: Beth Gibbons, Beachwood Sparks, Zsela

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Today’s Top Tune: Beachwood Sparks - ‘Falling Forever’

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José Galván's playlist, June 10, 2024

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Arts

 Ethan Hawke on Warren Beatty’s 1981 ‘masterpiece,’ ‘Reds’

Ethan Hawke on Warren Beatty’s 1981 ‘masterpiece,’ ‘Reds’

 The Treatment

KCRW’s Top 30 chart: June 3–9, 2024

 Music Special Programming

TV not spared from Hollywood production downturn

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Entertainment

 Weekend film reviews: ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die,’ ‘Robot Dreams’

Weekend film reviews: ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die,’ ‘Robot Dreams’

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Paramount controlling shareholder Shari Redstone has a big decision to make

 The Business

The power struggle over one of US’ biggest Renaissance theme parks

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

This Week on KCRW

University of Connecticut basketball coach Dan Hurley said, “Thanks, but no thanks” to a reported six-year deal to be the Lakers’ new coach. The offer would’ve doubled his salary.

Search for Lakers coach continues after top candidate says no

University of Connecticut basketball coach Dan Hurley said, “Thanks, but no thanks” to a reported six-year deal to be the Lakers’ new coach. The offer would’ve doubled his salary.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Apple is the latest tech company to unveil AI tools for its most popular products. Will this be truly helpful, or is it another ploy to sell more iPhones?

Apple gives Siri an AI makeover. At what possible cost?

Apple is the latest tech company to unveil AI tools for its most popular products. Will this be truly helpful, or is it another ploy to sell more iPhones?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The panel was concerned about the strength of the evidence, allegations of participant abuse, and ill-defined therapeutic protocols. It’s a step backwards for the psychedelic movement.

MDMA therapy for PTSD treatment? FDA panel says no

The panel was concerned about the strength of the evidence, allegations of participant abuse, and ill-defined therapeutic protocols. It’s a step backwards for the psychedelic movement.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

A new documentary looks at George Coulam's multi-million dollar Texas Renaissance Festival. He’s ready to step down, and a fight is brewing over who will step up.

The power struggle over one of US’ biggest Renaissance theme parks

A new documentary looks at George Coulam's multi-million dollar Texas Renaissance Festival. He’s ready to step down, and a fight is brewing over who will step up.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

LA duo Brijean’s lush 'n' dreamy waltz, "Euphoric Avenue," lands at number one and invites us to slow down and savor the sounds.

KCRW’s Top 30 chart: June 3–9, 2024

LA duo Brijean’s lush 'n' dreamy waltz, "Euphoric Avenue," lands at number one and invites us to slow down and savor the sounds.

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Another day, another bumper crop of sonic delights from LA artists like Beachwood Sparks, Zsela and more.

MBE playlist June 11: Beth Gibbons, Beachwood Sparks, Zsela

Another day, another bumper crop of sonic delights from LA artists like Beachwood Sparks, Zsela and more.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Japanese Americans have played baseball in SoCal for 100 years, but the last Japanese American youth league in LA County — Sansei Baseball — is shrinking.

Sensei league shows deep bond between baseball and Japanese Californians

Japanese Americans have played baseball in SoCal for 100 years, but the last Japanese American youth league in LA County — Sansei Baseball — is shrinking.

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Last year’s Hollywood strikes did not result in more reality TV production, as expected. Rather, the green lit unscripted shows are shifting to franchises and sports.

TV not spared from Hollywood production downturn

Last year’s Hollywood strikes did not result in more reality TV production, as expected. Rather, the green lit unscripted shows are shifting to franchises and sports.

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We have a new song for you from the canyons of Southern California, courtesy of our old friends Beachwood Sparks , who are known to echo the cosmic fervor of The Byrds’ legendary…

Today’s Top Tune: Beachwood Sparks - ‘Falling Forever’

We have a new song for you from the canyons of Southern California, courtesy of our old friends Beachwood Sparks , who are known to echo the cosmic fervor of The Byrds’ legendary…

from Today's Top Tune

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

José Galván's playlist, June 10, 2024

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

from José Galván

Daptone Records’ sweet-soul, Brazilian crooning, and downtempo beats are here to help you ease into the new week.

FREAKS ONLY playlist: Menahan Street Band, Rôge, Jonny Drop

Daptone Records’ sweet-soul, Brazilian crooning, and downtempo beats are here to help you ease into the new week.

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The U.S.

Terrorism and military coups spread through West Africa

The U.S.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for snap elections after far-right victories over the weekend. What's behind his risky strategy?

France’s far-right stuns with victories in European elections

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for snap elections after far-right victories over the weekend. What's behind his risky strategy?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

An Orange County judge temporarily halted University of California academic workers’ strike.

OC judge halts UC academic workers strike

An Orange County judge temporarily halted University of California academic workers’ strike.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Tems and Swim Surreal bring us more fresh heat. Plus, Ray LaMontagne announces the new LP “Long Way Home.”

MBE playlist June 10: Tems’ Afrobeat-neo-soul debut LP ‘Born in the Wild’ is here

Tems and Swim Surreal bring us more fresh heat. Plus, Ray LaMontagne announces the new LP “Long Way Home.”

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.

No one knows how many incarnations our spirits have, but we do know we’ve got one shot at this life, so it’s important to live as authentically as possible and to realize when to quit.

Today’s Top Tune: VanWyck - ‘Towards The Sun’

No one knows how many incarnations our spirits have, but we do know we’ve got one shot at this life, so it’s important to live as authentically as possible and to realize when to quit.

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.

The voice of OC has spent over a decade delivering news in Orange County – even as half of the U.S. faces a rise in “news deserts .”

Orange County’s only nonprofit newsroom celebrates 15 years

The voice of OC has spent over a decade delivering news in Orange County – even as half of the U.S. faces a rise in “news deserts .”

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