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Five years after the pandemic started, 2 million people still need treatment for long COVID. Doctors say there’s much yet to learn about the condition.

Five years after the pandemic started, 2 million people still need treatment for long COVID. Doctors say there’s much yet to learn about the condition.

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Weekend film reviews: ‘Black Bag,’ ‘Opus,’ ‘Novocaine’

Critics review the latest film releases: “Black Bag,” “Opus,” “Novocaine,” and “The Electric State.”

What’s with Disney’s totally not fair ‘Snow White’ premiere?

Disney has decided to shield talent from press opportunities at the upcoming “Snow White” premiere, Kim Masters and Matt Belloni examine their reasoning.

KCRW Partner Screening: 'The Penguin Lessons'

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KCRW, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, and Sony Pictures Classics invite you to an advance screening of The Penguin Lessons followed by a conversation between Director…

Lesli Linka Glatter on directing for streamers and finding good mentors

Lesli Linka Glatter talks about directing Robert De Niro in his first TV role — Netflix’s “Zero Day” — and some of the absurd aspects of working with streamers.

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

Mar. 13 2 hr, 49 min

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

Mar. 12 2 hr, 1 min

FREAKS ONLY

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

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José Galván

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Known to his followers as the Caspian Chef, Omid Roustaei prepares to celebrate the Iranian new year with "Bitter + Sweet" recipes.

Prepare for Nowruz with herbs to symbolize birth and renewal

Known to his followers as the Caspian Chef, Omid Roustaei prepares to celebrate the Iranian new year with "Bitter + Sweet" recipes.

from Good Food

Economist Betty Resnick lays out the reasons behind the US's agricultural trade deficit.

Wage disparities and higher valued imports help explain the current agricultural trade deficit

Economist Betty Resnick lays out the reasons behind the US's agricultural trade deficit.

from Good Food

Whales that get caught in Dungeness crab fishing gear have left fishermen and environmentalists scrambling for a solution.

Crabbing season keeps getting shorter due to climate change and the overlap between fisheries and whale feeding grounds

Whales that get caught in Dungeness crab fishing gear have left fishermen and environmentalists scrambling for a solution.

from Good Food

In "Kapusta," a cookbook dedicated to vegetables in Eastern European cuisines, Alissa Timoshkina ventures beyond cabbage.

Cabbage isn't the only vegetable in Eastern European kitchens

In "Kapusta," a cookbook dedicated to vegetables in Eastern European cuisines, Alissa Timoshkina ventures beyond cabbage.

from Good Food

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

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: Mar. 14, 2025

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

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Benjamin Booker entered a new sonic world when he tapped LA-based, “producer’s producer” Kenny Segal to work on LOWER, his first new album in seven years.

Today’s Top Tune: Benjamin Booker – ‘NEW WORLD’

Benjamin Booker entered a new sonic world when he tapped LA-based, “producer’s producer” Kenny Segal to work on LOWER, his first new album in seven years.

from Today's Top Tune

The arrest of a student protester raises questions on free speech. Is the White House picking which speech is illegal, or are they enforcing anti-discrimination laws?

Is the arrest of a pro-Palestine protester a warning shot?

The arrest of a student protester raises questions on free speech. Is the White House picking which speech is illegal, or are they enforcing anti-discrimination laws?

from Left, Right & Center

The latest film releases include Black Bag, Opus, Novocaine, and The Electric State.

Weekend film reviews: ‘Black Bag,’ ‘Opus,’ ‘Novocaine’

The latest film releases include Black Bag, Opus, Novocaine, and The Electric State.

from Weekend Film Reviews

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

Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras' playlist, March 13, 2025

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

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

FREAKS ONLY playlist: Mar 13, 2025

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

from FREAKS ONLY

Chicories, often called radicchio and known for bitterness, are often paired with bacon/pancetta and winter citrus in salads.

Radicchio: The bright splash of color and flavor in winter

Chicories, often called radicchio and known for bitterness, are often paired with bacon/pancetta and winter citrus in salads.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Trump’s executive orders mandate no federal money should pay for programming that promotes diversity. Museums are falling in line.

‘Big chill’ descends on the arts as Trump threatens funding over DEI

Trump’s executive orders mandate no federal money should pay for programming that promotes diversity. Museums are falling in line.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new podcast has featured far-right stalwarts like Charlie Kirk and Steve Bannon. It’s been angering his political base.

Newsom’s new podcast features far-right provocateurs Charlie Kirk, Steve Bannon

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new podcast has featured far-right stalwarts like Charlie Kirk and Steve Bannon. It’s been angering his political base.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Big Freedia stops by the Rivian Electric Roadhouse for a chat… AND to world premiere her life affirming new gospel-house track “Take My Hand.”

Big Freedia: KCRW Guest DJ Set + “Take My Hand” WORLD PREMIERE

Big Freedia stops by the Rivian Electric Roadhouse for a chat… AND to world premiere her life affirming new gospel-house track “Take My Hand.”

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Big Freedia hits the Rivian Electric Roadhouse to share “Take My Hand,” the first taste of her forthcoming “vibrant and uplifting non-denominational record.”

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: Mar. 13, 2025

Big Freedia hits the Rivian Electric Roadhouse to share “Take My Hand,” the first taste of her forthcoming “vibrant and uplifting non-denominational record.”

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

With a $350,000 grant from the James Irvine Foundation, The LA County Public Library intends to expand social services and bolster community programs.

Books, overdose meds: LA County Public Library offers variety of services

With a $350,000 grant from the James Irvine Foundation, The LA County Public Library intends to expand social services and bolster community programs.

from KCRW Features

Swedish singer-songwriter, composer, and jazz trombone wunderkind Ebba Åsman is readying her third album, When You Know, for release on March 21.

Today’s Top Tune: Ebba Åsman – ‘Did I Go?’

Swedish singer-songwriter, composer, and jazz trombone wunderkind Ebba Åsman is readying her third album, When You Know, for release on March 21.

from Today's Top Tune

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

Tyler Boudreaux's playlist, March 12, 2025

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

from Tyler Boudreaux

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

FREAKS ONLY playlist: Mar 12, 2025

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

from FREAKS ONLY