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Scheer Intelligence features thoughtful and provocative conversations with "American Originals" -- people who, through a lifetime of engagement with political issues, offer unique and often surprising perspectives on the day's most important issues.
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In this season of Unfictional, Stories of Transformation, and the ways in which the world — and all of us — have fundamentally changed since the pandemic began. One man watched his children suddenly turn into grown-ups, while another upended every part of his life. Someone else had to learn to live with hardship and found their true identity along the way, all while living in two worlds. Meanwhile, a subculture ascends, one reporter explores Olvera Street, and another finds an old notebook f ...
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An examination of medical ethics and the practioners who define them.
KCRW's Life Examined is a one-hour weekly show exploring science, philosophy, faith — and finding meaning in the modern world. The show is hosted by Jonathan Bastian. Please tune in Saturdays at 9 a.m., or find it as a podcast.
The Treatment is a compelling listen to the vital conversations about the catalysts of creative inspiration. Following some of the most interesting, influential, and crossover creators in the world of entertainment, fashion, sports, and the arts, we hear from tastemakers who are the very fabric that forms popular culture.
Host Steve Chiotakis connects you to the people and places of Southern California.
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Kim Masters, host of KCRW’s The Business, breaks down Hollywood's top stories.
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A monthly reality-check on the issues Americans care about most. Host Warren Olney draws on his decades of experience to explore the people and issues shaping – and disrupting - our world. How did everything change so fast? Where are we headed? The conversations are informal, edgy and always informative. If Warren's asking, you want to know the answer.
The Business is a weekly podcast featuring lively banter about entertainment industry news and in-depth interviews with directors, producers, writers and actors. The show is hosted by award-winning journalist Kim Masters of The Hollywood Reporter and produced by KCRW. Past guests include Norman Lear, Ava DuVernay, Matt Damon and Ice Cube.
Host Madeleine Brand looks at news, culture and emerging trends through the lens of Los Angeles.
Each episode of this documentary series begins with a medical mystery. Sometimes the sickness is in the body, and sometimes the sickness is in the system. Once you peel back the layers, more questions emerge. Created by Allison Behringer and supported by KCRW.
The Pulitzer Prize-winning critic of The Wall Street Journal, Joe Morgenstern reviews films weekly in the paper and on KCRW.
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Fanatic. In tough times, keep the music playing. I am grateful for the opportunity to gather all these tunes for you and I hope the show allows you some enjoyment. Here’s some info on some of the bands we’re playing tonight. Agender - No Nostalgia album Bed Maker info Young Prisms Drifter info Modal Melodies info Partner Look info Frowning Clouds i…
With two decades of solo outputs under her belt, Neko Case presents a digital-only career retrospective of her oeuvre called “Wild Creatures.” Fearless and inventive, Case sings with abandon on her latest song that sounds classic, “Oh, Shadowless.”By KCRW
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Greater LA


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Queer prom is the LGBTQ safe space for teens without hate
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LGBTQ teens can have a good time in a safe space at the annual Santa Monica High School Queer Prom without the fear of experiencing hate or discrimination. The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade set a new precedent in the United States. Does that mean other rights are at stake, too? A local hospitality company is restoring Tail o’ the…
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Utah’s Great Salt Lake is a ticking, ecological time bomb
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In the 1980s, the Great Salt Lake spanned more than 3,000 square miles. Now it sits at less than 1,000 square miles. Its soil contains toxic chemicals, including arsenic. After the Dobbs ruling, the Democratic Party responded by asking voters for donations. What’s the party’s strategy moving forward? WNBA player Brittney Griner’s trial begins this …
As the grandson of Egyptian singer and movie star Muharram Fouad, Belgian-Egyptian rising star Tamino arrives with a sheen of rock royalty. Yet his sound is timeless and border-free as we explore “Fascination,” a song influenced by collaborations with Radiohead’s Colin Greenwood. Catch him working his magic live on Oct. 4 at the Regent in LA.…
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Abortion debate: What’s the future for both sides?
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LA has been preparing for more traveling patients seeking abortions. Meanwhile, anti-abortion advocates plan to now focus on states like California where the procedure remains legal. KCRW asked listeners for personal thoughts on the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Here are some of their responses. Los Angeles Times columnist Gusta…
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Abortion pills are safe and legal, even as SCOTUS overturns Roe
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On the day the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, staff at a San Antonio abortion clinic had to turn away patients who were already scheduled for the procedure there. Anyone can receive abortion medications in the mail, even if they live in states where the procedure is banned, says human rights attorney Kate Kelly. The Supreme Court ruled today…
As a bassist to the stars, you won’t find many solos on Saya Gray’s debut album “19 Masters.” The Japanese-Canadian songstress hardly recalls writing songs, as her process has her nearly blacking out or going into “a flow state,” knocking out songs in about an hour. Check the beautiful flow of “Saving Grace.”…
Cathy O’Neil talks about the increase and profiteering in public shaming. Siva Vaidhyanathan asks whether shame is an effective tool against racism and to promote social justice.By KCRW
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The Treatment


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‘Severance,’ ‘The Girl from Plainville’ and the 80s R&B songs that still make music journalist Danyel Smith want to dance
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This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes actor and director Ben Stiller, whose newest project as director is the Apple TV+ series "Severance." Then actress Chloë Sevigny speaks about her latest role as a mother in crisis in the Hulu true crime series “The Girl from Plainville.” And finally on The Treat, music journalist and author of “Shine Brigh…
Ageism - the negative attitudes directed toward older persons simply because of their age – can impact an older person’s health.By KCRW
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Italy, aperitivi, Roman cuisine, the art of doing nothing
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Vicky Bennison adapted her popular YouTube series “Pasta Grannies” into a cookbook that shares the secret’s of Italy’s best home cooks. Benedetta Jasmine Guetta gives a lesson in the history of Jewish cooking in Italy. Tour guide and author Sophie Minchilli embraces the art of “dolce far niente,” or the sweetness of doing nothing. Talia Baiocchi an…
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Abortion rights end. What could be next for contraception, Biden, Democrats?
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The Supreme Court today overturned the nationwide right to an abortion. Congressman Adam Schiff says the court’s opinion could lead to other rights being taken away. Law professor Jessica Levinson says in the short term, the feds could cut regulations on abortion pills. KCRW also hears from David Turok, one of the few doctors who perform abortions …
This week, bipartisanship emerged in the Senate, where 14 Republicans voted with Democrats to move forward with a gun safety bill. What should we make of this latest effort? Guest host Kimberly Atkins Stohr talks gun politics with David Dayen, executive editor at The American Prospect, on the left; and Sarah Isgur, staff writer and host for The Dis…
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Today's Top Tune


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Farmer Dave & The Wizards of the West: ‘Ohana’
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In need of a cosmic lift? Head to jam-band gurus Farmer Dave & The Wizards of the West and their latest song “Ohana,” which, they say, “speaks to humanity’s soul-level connection to the Earth and cosmos with an earnestness that hearkens back to Harvest-era Neil Young and a meta-trippiness reminiscent of Kurt Vile (whom Farmer Dave frequently accomp…
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All of the lights and glitter: Will 'Elvis' be a box-office success?
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With Baz Luhrmann and an endorsement from Elvis’ estate, Warner Bros. hopes to cash in with their new feature film “Elvis.”By KCRW
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‘Desus & Mero’ hosts discuss comedy roots, and late-night show success
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Comedians Desus Nice and The Kid Mero have careers that span from social media to television’s late-night show scene. Today, they host “Desus & Mero” on Showtime. The duo started being funny on Twitter, which opened doors, but also made them understand their craft. “Sometimes you’re just tweeting away and it’s not getting you anywhere. You see peop…
The authors of “Let’s Agree to Disagree” offer a guide to fostering critical thinking and dialogue in a society that seems to have forgotten how to engage in either.By KCRW