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Metro is gathering comments on six possible options for a rail line over – or tunneled under – the Sepulveda Pass. Some in Bel Air are ready to fight them all.

Metro is gathering comments on six possible options for a rail line over – or tunneled under – the Sepulveda Pass. Some in Bel Air are ready to fight them all.

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Palestinian chef Fadi Kattan dreams of a world where he can share his food with everyone

Franco-Palestinian chef Fadi Kattan is on a mission to document and share Palestinian foods, traditions, and the work of home cooks.

Bill Pullman on the subtlety of horror movie ‘Magic’

Actor Bill Pullman reveals how Anthony Hopkins’ performance in ‘Magic’ opened him up to a world of nuance.

Weekend film reviews: ‘Young Woman and the Sea,’ ‘Jim Henson Idea Man’

Critics review the latest film releases: “Young Woman and the Sea,” “Jim Henson Idea Man,” “In A Violent Nature,” and “The Young Wife.”

Flaming Lips offered ‘antidote for cynicism’ with ‘The Soft Bulletin’

The Flaming Lips’ “The Soft Bulletin” is 25 years old. Critics have called it a rock masterpiece for the trippy experimental sounds and big, sweeping orchestral pieces.

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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.

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

Jun. 03 2 hr, 50 min

LeRoy Downs

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

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Jason Kramer

Carefully curated music from around the world.

Jun. 02 2 hr

Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras

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

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Raul Campos

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

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ODESZA: The Last Goodbye Finale
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Live Nation

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A breeding program and wildlife corridor are helping boost the population of the Palos Verdes blue butterfly, one of the rarest butterflies in the world.

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Click for fresh cuts from Arooj Aftab’s “Night Reign,” The María’s “Submarine,” and Habibi’s “Dreamachine.”

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Revisit Chet Faker: KCRW Live From The Basement from May 30, 2014.

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KCRW examines the political response to Donald Trump’s guilty verdict. What impact will it have on undecided voters and the public’s faith in the judiciary?

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 Bel Air homeowners vow to kill Westside commuter subway

Bel Air homeowners vow to kill Westside commuter subway

 KCRW Features

Rare Palos Verdes blue butterfly gets lift from volunteers

 KCRW Features

Tribute to the late Bill Walton, UCLA phenom and NBA talent

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Food & Drink

 Palestinian chef Fadi Kattan dreams of a world where he can share his food with everyone

Palestinian chef Fadi Kattan dreams of a world where he can share his food with everyone

 Good Food

In 'Roots So Deep,' adaptive and traditional farmers work together, taking their lead from nature

 Good Food

Los Feliz darling Kismet debuts a cookbook

 Good Food

Politics

 Mexico elects its first female and Jewish president — Claudia Sheinbaum

Mexico elects its first female and Jewish president — Claudia Sheinbaum

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Is Mexico’s new president beholden to her predecessor?

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Who will make up the jury in Hunter Biden’s federal gun trial?

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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 Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: June 3, 2024

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: June 3, 2024

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 Today's Top Tune

Jason Kramer's playlist, June 2, 2024

 Jason Kramer

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 Bill Pullman on the subtlety of horror movie ‘Magic’

Bill Pullman on the subtlety of horror movie ‘Magic’

 The Treatment

Ron Howard talks ‘Jim Henson: Idea Man’

 The Treatment

Renée Elise Goldsberry’s infinitely adventurous career

 The Treatment

Entertainment

 Weekend film reviews: ‘Young Woman and the Sea,’ ‘Jim Henson Idea Man’

Weekend film reviews: ‘Young Woman and the Sea,’ ‘Jim Henson Idea Man’

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Paramount’s Chris Aronson is determined to save the theatrical experience from extinction

 The Business

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 Weekend Film Reviews

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Sheinbaum has promised to continue her mentor Andrés Manuel Lopéz Obrador’s leftwing policies, but must contend with rampant cartel violence and corruption.

Mexico elects its first female and Jewish president — Claudia Sheinbaum

Sheinbaum has promised to continue her mentor Andrés Manuel Lopéz Obrador’s leftwing policies, but must contend with rampant cartel violence and corruption.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Claudia Sheinbaum is the protege of Mexico’s current President Andrés Manuel Lopéz Obrador, who’s critical of the U.S.

Is Mexico’s new president beholden to her predecessor?

Claudia Sheinbaum is the protege of Mexico’s current President Andrés Manuel Lopéz Obrador, who’s critical of the U.S.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The CDC recommended six feet of social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The decision pushed schools online, but wasn’t backed by data.

The thin science behind 6-feet COVID social distancing rule

The CDC recommended six feet of social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The decision pushed schools online, but wasn’t backed by data.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Jury selection began today for Hunter Biden’s federal gun case. Charged with three felonies, he allegedly lied about his drug use to buy a gun in 2018.

Who will make up the jury in Hunter Biden’s federal gun trial?

Jury selection began today for Hunter Biden’s federal gun case. Charged with three felonies, he allegedly lied about his drug use to buy a gun in 2018.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Rising Chicago band Friko give us the world premiere of their explosive take on Radiohead’s “Weird Fishes.”

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: June 3, 2024

Rising Chicago band Friko give us the world premiere of their explosive take on Radiohead’s “Weird Fishes.”

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Mexican rock legends and social ambassadors Café Tacvba are back with their first track in seven years.

Today’s Top Tune: Café Tacvba - ‘La Bas(e)’

Mexican rock legends and social ambassadors Café Tacvba are back with their first track in seven years.

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"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, June 2, 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, June 2, 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

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

Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras' playlist, June 2, 2024

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

from Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras

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, June 2, 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, June 2, 2024

New releases in all genres.

from Chris Douridas

Writer and lecturer Susan Cain explores the evolutionary reasons behind sadness in our lives and how accepting sorrow can lead to greater emotional resilience and creativity.

Bittersweet: Susan Cain on the joy of sweet sorrow

Writer and lecturer Susan Cain explores the evolutionary reasons behind sadness in our lives and how accepting sorrow can lead to greater emotional resilience and creativity.

from Life Examined

Much of what we know about routine dental care is not based on sound science

Delving into the depths of Dental Care

Much of what we know about routine dental care is not based on sound science

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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, June 2, 2024

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

from Nassir Nassirzadeh

Fanatic! June is here and so are the frogs. So glad to have them back.

KCRW Broadcast 791

Fanatic! June is here and so are the frogs. So glad to have them back.

from Henry Rollins

Jason Bentley captures the hypnotic pulse of modern city life on Saturday night.

Metropolis playlist, June 1, 2024

Jason Bentley captures the hypnotic pulse of modern city life on Saturday night.

from Metropolis

House, disco, trip hop, oldies and all of the deep cuts in between.

SiLVA's playlist, June 1, 2024

House, disco, trip hop, oldies and all of the deep cuts in between.

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