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Many touring musicians say they’re earning less than ever. How has the industry changed since COVID, and what strategies are some artists using to keep performing live?

Many touring musicians say they’re earning less than ever. How has the industry changed since COVID, and what strategies are some artists using to keep performing live?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Climate change forces 3rd gen fisherman to rethink this year

Warming ocean temperatures affect albacore tuna’s migratory patterns, and that’s made it more difficult for local fishermen to make a living catching them.

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Buckles, breakfast casseroles, frozen soufflés, classic pies… enjoy these berry good recipes.

Do What You Want To Do: The Legacy of Reggie Andrews

Lost Notes examines the legacy of Reggie Andrews, a world-class musician, producer, and mentor who changed the lives of countless young musicians in South LA.

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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.

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

from Henry Rollins

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

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New music keeps flowing our way so heed the advice of Disclosure’s latest single and “Dance On.”

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Today’s Top Tune: Lido Pimienta - ‘He Venido Al Mar’

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Gillian Anderson on playing diplomats and having a ‘British soul’

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Lido Pimienta ’s “He Venido Al Mar,” or “I’ve Come Down to the Sea” in English, was written for the protagonist in the film Calladita aka The Quiet Maid, a story of a hard- working…

Today’s Top Tune: Lido Pimienta - ‘He Venido Al Mar’

Lido Pimienta ’s “He Venido Al Mar,” or “I’ve Come Down to the Sea” in English, was written for the protagonist in the film Calladita aka The Quiet Maid, a story of a hard- working…

from Today's Top Tune

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi won a third term, but the smaller margin of victory says a lot about how the world’s biggest democracy views him today.

Indian election reveals Modi’s cult of personality is weakening

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi won a third term, but the smaller margin of victory says a lot about how the world’s biggest democracy views him today.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Donald Trump insists he won’t ban contraception in a potential second presidential term. But he and his allies are drafting policies that would come close.

Would Trump restrict access to contraception in his second term?

Donald Trump insists he won’t ban contraception in a potential second presidential term. But he and his allies are drafting policies that would come close.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

A series of recent rule changes in the LDS Church have made missionary work more appealing to young members, but many still face mental health challenges.

Mormon missionaries take to social media to spread their faith

A series of recent rule changes in the LDS Church have made missionary work more appealing to young members, but many still face mental health challenges.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Swaggily delivered rap bars, aggro soundscapes sweetened with honey-drip vocals, and multiple (!) sax solos await your click into this week’s 5 Songs to Hear.

5 Songs to Hear This Week: Ginger Root, SASAMI, RM

Swaggily delivered rap bars, aggro soundscapes sweetened with honey-drip vocals, and multiple (!) sax solos await your click into this week’s 5 Songs to Hear.

from Music News

What a perfect day to go dancing in space. Plus, the latest from Brijean, Meridian Brothers, and more.

MBE playlist June 5: Meet you in funky space

What a perfect day to go dancing in space. Plus, the latest from Brijean, Meridian Brothers, and more.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

How can I get my husband to do foreplay? I’m tired of my wife turning me down for sex. Is squirting real? Sex educator Emily Nagoski answers your questions.

How to have better conversations about sex with Emily Nagoski

How can I get my husband to do foreplay? I’m tired of my wife turning me down for sex. Is squirting real? Sex educator Emily Nagoski answers your questions.

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This week, Casper ter Kuile , co-founder of Nearness , and author of “ The Power of Ritual, ” discusses the value of building community and coming together, and offers some practical…

Midweek Reset: On not giving advice

This week, Casper ter Kuile , co-founder of Nearness , and author of “ The Power of Ritual, ” discusses the value of building community and coming together, and offers some practical…

from Life Examined

Boston-based trio Tiny Habits formed at Berklee School of Music in 2022 and have just released their debut album, All For Something, written collectively and individually across a…

Today’s Top Tune: Tiny Habits - ‘Wishes’

Boston-based trio Tiny Habits formed at Berklee School of Music in 2022 and have just released their debut album, All For Something, written collectively and individually across a…

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.

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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.

Get in for a couple of absolute annihilators — Jamie xx’s “Treat Each Other Right” and Rustie’s “Black Ice Murda.”

FREAKS ONLY playlist: Jamie xx says ‘Treat Each Other Right”

Get in for a couple of absolute annihilators — Jamie xx’s “Treat Each Other Right” and Rustie’s “Black Ice Murda.”

from FREAKS ONLY

James Blake’s pristine exercise in controlled euphoria, “Thrown Around,” easily takes number one on the KCRW Top 30 Chart.

KCRW’s Top 30: James Blake’s ‘Thrown Around’ throws the chart for a loop

James Blake’s pristine exercise in controlled euphoria, “Thrown Around,” easily takes number one on the KCRW Top 30 Chart.

from Music Special Programming

President Biden signed an executive order temporarily barring undocumented immigrants from seeking asylum. It’s what Trump tried to do in his first term.

Following Trump, Biden moves to restrict asylum on Mexican border

President Biden signed an executive order temporarily barring undocumented immigrants from seeking asylum. It’s what Trump tried to do in his first term.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Amid a largely self-censored media landscape, Israel’s leading left-wing publication Haaretz critiques the country’s government and provides an unflinching view on the war in Gaza.

The newspaper showing Israelis the truth about Gaza

Amid a largely self-censored media landscape, Israel’s leading left-wing publication Haaretz critiques the country’s government and provides an unflinching view on the war in Gaza.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Gillian Anderson talks about playing Margaret Thatcher, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Emily Maitlis, the BBC anchor who did the exclusive 2019 interview with Prince Andrew.

Gillian Anderson on playing diplomats and having a ‘British soul’

Gillian Anderson talks about playing Margaret Thatcher, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Emily Maitlis, the BBC anchor who did the exclusive 2019 interview with Prince Andrew.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

One in five employers is less likely to hire recent college grads who took part in pro-Palestinian protests, a new survey shows.

Tougher job hunt for college grads involved in pro-Palestinian protests?

One in five employers is less likely to hire recent college grads who took part in pro-Palestinian protests, a new survey shows.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Multidisciplinary musician Andrew Bird returns to KCRW, this time as part of Andrew Bird Trio — a jazz combo serving up standards.

MBE playlist June 4: Andrew Bird Trio’s ‘Sunday Morning Put-On’ … on a Tuesday

Multidisciplinary musician Andrew Bird returns to KCRW, this time as part of Andrew Bird Trio — a jazz combo serving up standards.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Dubbed as the “Diva of the People,” Gavin Turek has been feeling good and thinking it’s time to dust off her “Disco Boots,” stepping out into her signature dance-funk sound with a lot…

Today’s Top Tune: Gavin Turek - ‘Disco Boots’

Dubbed as the “Diva of the People,” Gavin Turek has been feeling good and thinking it’s time to dust off her “Disco Boots,” stepping out into her signature dance-funk sound with a lot…

from Today's Top Tune

Councilwoman Natalie Rubalcava faces a recall just a year into her term over accusations of corruption in Anaheim.

Anaheim to decide Rubalcava’s fate in recall election

Councilwoman Natalie Rubalcava faces a recall just a year into her term over accusations of corruption in Anaheim.

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