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Actor and director Ethan Hawke sells us on his idea of “real” cinema by extolling the virtues of 1981’s Reds — starring Warren Beatty and Diane Keaton.

Actor and director Ethan Hawke sells us on his idea of “real” cinema by extolling the virtues of 1981’s Reds — starring Warren Beatty and Diane Keaton.

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Today’s Top Tune: Beachwood Sparks - ‘Falling Forever’

We have a new song for you from the canyons of Southern California, courtesy of our old friends Beachwood Sparks , who are known to echo the cosmic fervor of The Byrds’ legendary…

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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.

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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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Anne Litt hosts unexpected choices in progressive pop and new rhythms.

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Omar Apollo drops the super charged new single “Less of You” just in time to zhuzh up your Pride playlists.

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French President Emmanuel Macron has called for snap elections after far-right victories over the weekend. What's behind his risky strategy?

France’s far-right stuns with victories in European elections

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for snap elections after far-right victories over the weekend. What's behind his risky strategy?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

An Orange County judge temporarily halted University of California academic workers’ strike.

OC judge halts UC academic workers strike

An Orange County judge temporarily halted University of California academic workers’ strike.

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Tems and Swim Surreal bring us more fresh heat. Plus, Ray LaMontagne announces the new LP “Long Way Home.”

MBE playlist June 10: Tems’ Afrobeat-neo-soul debut LP ‘Born in the Wild’ is here

Tems and Swim Surreal bring us more fresh heat. Plus, Ray LaMontagne announces the new LP “Long Way Home.”

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

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.

No one knows how many incarnations our spirits have, but we do know we’ve got one shot at this life, so it’s important to live as authentically as possible and to realize when to quit.

Today’s Top Tune: VanWyck - ‘Towards The Sun’

No one knows how many incarnations our spirits have, but we do know we’ve got one shot at this life, so it’s important to live as authentically as possible and to realize when to quit.

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.

The voice of OC has spent over a decade delivering news in Orange County – even as half of the U.S. faces a rise in “news deserts .”

Orange County’s only nonprofit newsroom celebrates 15 years

The voice of OC has spent over a decade delivering news in Orange County – even as half of the U.S. faces a rise in “news deserts .”

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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, June 9, 2024

"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, June 9, 2024

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…

from Jason Kramer

A sonic trip through the past, present and future of roots music.

Jeremy Sole's playlist, June 9, 2024

A sonic trip through the past, present and future of roots music.

from Jeremy Sole

Raul Campos creates a mix of emerging artists and current favorites, bringing essential cuts from around the world and a little closer to home -- from soulful grooves and fresh remixes…

Raul Campos' playlist, June 9, 2024

Raul Campos creates a mix of emerging artists and current favorites, bringing essential cuts from around the world and a little closer to home -- from soulful grooves and fresh remixes…

from Raul Campos

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

Tyler Boudreaux's playlist, June 9, 2024

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

from Tyler Boudreaux

Doctor Elizabeth Comen and Pulitzer prize-winning journalist Linda Greenhouse talk about gender bias and its lingering impact on women’s healthcare and reproductive rights.

It’s all in her head: Gender bias in healthcare and reproductive rights

Doctor Elizabeth Comen and Pulitzer prize-winning journalist Linda Greenhouse talk about gender bias and its lingering impact on women’s healthcare and reproductive rights.

from Life Examined

Gifts are unethical and drive up healthcare costs

Pharmaceutical gifts to healthcare providers

Gifts are unethical and drive up healthcare costs

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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.

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.

Fanatic! I hope you had a great week. I’ve been working away on book projects and trying to keep it going. I’ve been getting some records played over the last few days. I liked these.

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Fanatic! I hope you had a great week. I’ve been working away on book projects and trying to keep it going. I’ve been getting some records played over the last few days. I liked these.

from Henry Rollins

Jason Bentley captures the hypnotic pulse of modern city life on Saturday night.

Metropolis playlist, June 8, 2024

Jason Bentley captures the hypnotic pulse of modern city life on Saturday night.

from Metropolis

Indie found sounds, nostalgic guilty pleasures, and introspective piano solos to help you feel deeply and move freely through life.

Nassir Nassirzadeh's playlist, June 8, 2024

Indie found sounds, nostalgic guilty pleasures, and introspective piano solos to help you feel deeply and move freely through life.

from Nassir Nassirzadeh