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Free pancakes, sidewalk runway shows, and cheeky wall calendars — LA’s labor unions have a knack for seizing public attention.

Free pancakes, sidewalk runway shows, and cheeky wall calendars — LA’s labor unions have a knack for seizing public attention.

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Lost and mapped: The rich history of LA’s independent record stores

Dyanne Cano put together an archival map of 84 independent record stores that closed in LA between 1956 and 2020.

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.”

Altadena pub owner is determined to bounce back after Eaton Fire

The Altadena Ale and Wine House survived the Eaton Fire. Owner Gail Casburn also lost her house — and won’t give up her beloved pub.

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

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

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 This season on Lost Notes: Groupies. Women of the Sunset Strip from the Pill to Punk.

Lost Notes

This season on Lost Notes: Groupies. Women of the Sunset Strip from the Pill to Punk.

 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.

 Madeleine Brand hosts Press Play, examining the latest ideas and trends shaping our world and Los Angeles. Streaming & podcast daily at KCRW.com.

Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Madeleine Brand hosts Press Play, examining the latest ideas and trends shaping our world and Los Angeles. Streaming & podcast daily at KCRW.com.

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 LA’s labor unions grab attention with creativity

LA’s labor unions grab attention with creativity

 KCRW Features

Lost and mapped: The rich history of LA’s independent record stores

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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 Good Food

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 Altadena pub owner is determined to bounce back after Eaton Fire

Altadena pub owner is determined to bounce back after Eaton Fire

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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

 Good Food

Uncovering culinary traditions along the banks of the Danube River

 Good Food

Politics

 US is already in ‘trade war’ with China, says former US trade official

US is already in ‘trade war’ with China, says former US trade official

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

How tariffs could impact LA, CA economy

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Sprawling tariffs and special elections could trip up Trump’s momentum

 Left, Right & Center

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 Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: Apr. 8, 2025

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: Apr. 8, 2025

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 Today's Top Tune

José Galván's playlist, April 7, 2025

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 Tim Matheson describes a life altering 1960s double feature

Tim Matheson describes a life altering 1960s double feature

 The Treatment

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 The Treatment

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 The Treatment

Entertainment

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

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

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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

 The Business

‘Deli Boys’: American Dream goes awry for Pakistani brothers

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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US is already in ‘trade war’ with China, says former US trade official

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‘Deli Boys’: American Dream goes awry for Pakistani brothers

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Palm Springs’ economy has heavily relied on Canadian tourists, and now officials are worried about losing that revenue due to increasing political tensions between the U.S. and Canada.

Palm Springs to Canadians: You’re welcome here, despite Trump’s rhetoric

Palm Springs’ economy has heavily relied on Canadian tourists, and now officials are worried about losing that revenue due to increasing political tensions between the U.S. and Canada.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Polo & Pan's "22:22" stays at no. 1.

KCRW’s Top 30: Polo & Pan, Wet Leg, Obongjayar

Polo & Pan's "22:22" stays at no. 1.

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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. 8, 2025

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

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Copenhagen-based When Saints Go Machine are an ever-changing electronic trio that have carved out their own sonic niche in Nordic music.

Today’s Top Tune: When Saints Go Machine – ‘Co-Star’

Copenhagen-based When Saints Go Machine are an ever-changing electronic trio that have carved out their own sonic niche in Nordic music.

from Today's Top Tune

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

José Galván's playlist, April 7, 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 7, 2025

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

from FREAKS ONLY

California’s nearly $4 trillion economy is heavily dependent on international trade. A tariff war could impact that significantly.

How tariffs could impact LA, CA economy

California’s nearly $4 trillion economy is heavily dependent on international trade. A tariff war could impact that significantly.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

“White Lotus,” about ultra-rich people’s antics, wrapped its third season. How does the series continue to grab our imagination?

‘White Lotus’ season finale: Who made it out of the Thailand resort alive?

“White Lotus,” about ultra-rich people’s antics, wrapped its third season. How does the series continue to grab our imagination?

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. 7, 2025

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

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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.

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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.

Canadian composer and pianist Lydia Clapperton shares an ode to spring from her new album, des semis et une marguerite, or seedlings and a daisy.

Today’s Top Tune: Lydia Clapperton – 'Espace de paix’

Canadian composer and pianist Lydia Clapperton shares an ode to spring from her new album, des semis et une marguerite, or seedlings and a daisy.

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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, April 6, 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 6, 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…

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Music to make you feel.

Francesca Harding's playlist, April 6, 2025

Music to make you feel.

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

Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras' playlist, April 6, 2025

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

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