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Women with Wrenches demystifies the often male-dominated field of auto repair and upkeep, teaching attendees the basics of car maintenance.

Women with Wrenches demystifies the often male-dominated field of auto repair and upkeep, teaching attendees the basics of car maintenance.

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LAX says air traffic is picking up after global IT outage

Air traffic is picking up at LAX after a global technology outage grounded three major airlines. Travelers should check their flights online before heading to airports.

José James: KCRW Live from HQ

Soul-jazz-hip-hop stalwart José James hits KCRW with his fifth(!) performance, sharing highlights from “1978” — his most soulful, funky, and political album yet.

Weekend film reviews: ‘Twisters,’ ‘Oddity,’ ‘Crossing’

Critics review the latest film releases “Twisters,” “Oddity,” “Crossing,” and “Skywalkers: A Love Story.”

KCRW Partner Screening: 'Dìdi (弟弟)'

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KCRW, Vidiots, and Focus Features invite you to a special advance screening of Dìdi (弟弟) followed by a conversation with director, Sean Wang moderated by Hiro Murai.

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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.

 KCRW’s acclaimed music documentary podcast, Lost Notes, is back for its fourth season!

Lost Notes

KCRW’s acclaimed music documentary podcast, Lost Notes, is back for its fourth season!

 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.

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

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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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 Women with Wrenches gets drivers under the hood, demystifies cars

Women with Wrenches gets drivers under the hood, demystifies cars

 KCRW Features

LAX says air traffic is picking up after global IT outage

 KCRW Features

Beyond hunger: How nutrition insecurity affects Angelenos differently

 KCRW Features

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 Which fruits and vegetables have the most pesticide residue?

Which fruits and vegetables have the most pesticide residue?

 Good Food

Bill Addison names Baroo the LA Times Restaurant of the Year

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How yerba mate became Argentina's national beverage

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 Mexican cartels are targeting tortillerias

Mexican cartels are targeting tortillerias

 Good Food

Trump recounts PA shooting, stumps heavily in winding RNC speech

 Left, Right & Center

Never forget Julian Assange

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 FREAKS ONLY playlist: July 19, 2024

FREAKS ONLY playlist: July 19, 2024

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 Morning Becomes Eclectic

Today’s Top Tune: John Cale - ‘How We See The Light’

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 José James: KCRW Live from HQ

José James: KCRW Live from HQ

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Weekend film reviews: ‘Twisters,’ ‘Oddity,’ ‘Crossing’

 Weekend Film Reviews

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 Weekend film reviews: ‘Twisters,’ ‘Oddity,’ ‘Crossing’

Weekend film reviews: ‘Twisters,’ ‘Oddity,’ ‘Crossing’

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

ENCORE: Justin Marks, Rachel Kondo on their Emmy-smashing hit ‘Shōgun’

 The Business

FX makes Emmys history; Warner Bros. Discovery considers ‘unbundling’

 The Business

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

FREAKS ONLY playlist: July 19, 2024

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

from FREAKS ONLY

“Shōgun” earns a record 25 Emmy nominations, becoming only the second Non-English show to compete for Best Drama.

ENCORE: Justin Marks, Rachel Kondo on their Emmy-smashing hit ‘Shōgun’

“Shōgun” earns a record 25 Emmy nominations, becoming only the second Non-English show to compete for Best Drama.

from The Business

FX’s “Shōgun” topped the 2024 Emmy nominations, and Disney is reaping the benefits. Meanwhile, Warner Bros.

FX makes Emmys history; Warner Bros. Discovery considers ‘unbundling’

FX’s “Shōgun” topped the 2024 Emmy nominations, and Disney is reaping the benefits. Meanwhile, Warner Bros.

from The Business

Catherine Roberts reports on pesticide residues lurking in 59 common fruits and vegetables.

Which fruits and vegetables have the most pesticide residue?

Catherine Roberts reports on pesticide residues lurking in 59 common fruits and vegetables.

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LA Times restaurant critic Bill Addison reviews Baroo, which he recently named Restaurant of the Year.

Bill Addison names Baroo the LA Times Restaurant of the Year

LA Times restaurant critic Bill Addison reviews Baroo, which he recently named Restaurant of the Year.

from Good Food

Julia Sarreal pores over yerba mate, an iconic South American beverage that has been revered and vilified.

How yerba mate became Argentina's national beverage

Julia Sarreal pores over yerba mate, an iconic South American beverage that has been revered and vilified.

from Good Food

Henry Rollins hosts a mix of all kinds, from all over and all time.

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Henry Rollins hosts a mix of all kinds, from all over and all time.

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Stef Ferrari raises a glass to stuzzichini, Italian bites served during aperitivo

Bite into the Italian snacks known as stuzzichini

Stef Ferrari raises a glass to stuzzichini, Italian bites served during aperitivo

from Good Food

Mary Beth Sheridan details how drug cartels in Mexico have begun extorting tortilla vendors.

Mexican cartels are targeting tortillerias

Mary Beth Sheridan details how drug cartels in Mexico have begun extorting tortilla vendors.

from Good Food

After surviving an assassination attempt, Donald Trump shared a new message of unity at the RNC. Does this signal a change in his GOP vision?

Trump recounts PA shooting, stumps heavily in winding RNC speech

After surviving an assassination attempt, Donald Trump shared a new message of unity at the RNC. Does this signal a change in his GOP vision?

from Left, Right & Center

Childish Gambino’s new LP “Bando Stone and the New World” is reportedly his last so tune in for our spin of the cameo stacked “No Excuses.”

MBE playlist July 19: Childish Gambino, Shabaka, Tems

Childish Gambino’s new LP “Bando Stone and the New World” is reportedly his last so tune in for our spin of the cameo stacked “No Excuses.”

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Although Julian Assange is free and home in his native Australia, his story and decade-long suffering at the hands of the U.S.

Never forget Julian Assange

Although Julian Assange is free and home in his native Australia, his story and decade-long suffering at the hands of the U.S.

from Scheer Intelligence

Living legend and co-founder of the seminal band The Velvet Underground, John Cale is infuriated by the intentional, greedy destruction of our planet.

Today’s Top Tune: John Cale - ‘How We See The Light’

Living legend and co-founder of the seminal band The Velvet Underground, John Cale is infuriated by the intentional, greedy destruction of our planet.

from Today's Top Tune

The latest film releases are Twisters, Oddity, Crossing, and Skywalkers: A Love Story.

Weekend film reviews: ‘Twisters,’ ‘Oddity,’ ‘Crossing’

The latest film releases are Twisters, Oddity, Crossing, and Skywalkers: A Love Story.

from Weekend Film Reviews

While food insecurity means not having enough meals, nutrition insecurity is the lack of essential protein, vitamins, minerals, etc. How are different LA communities affected by both?

Beyond hunger: How nutrition insecurity affects Angelenos differently

While food insecurity means not having enough meals, nutrition insecurity is the lack of essential protein, vitamins, minerals, etc. How are different LA communities affected by both?

from KCRW Features

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.

“Gem Lingo (ovr now),” Overmono’s freshly released collab with Ruthven awaits your click into this edition of FO.

FREAKS ONLY playlist: SBTRKT, Overmono, Melenas

“Gem Lingo (ovr now),” Overmono’s freshly released collab with Ruthven awaits your click into this edition of FO.

from FREAKS ONLY

LA county's health director says COVID cases, hospitalizations, and viral levels in wastewater have all doubled in the past month.

COVID FLiRT variant is spreading. Should you get another booster?

LA county's health director says COVID cases, hospitalizations, and viral levels in wastewater have all doubled in the past month.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Mexican tomatillo salsa, Indian green chutney, and Italian salsa verde — use them as condiments for grilled meat, fish, or tofu.

Try Mexican, Indian, Italian green sauces to enliven savory dishes

Mexican tomatillo salsa, Indian green chutney, and Italian salsa verde — use them as condiments for grilled meat, fish, or tofu.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand