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Despite announcing streaming profitability during Q1, there’s plenty of room for improvement at Warner Bros. Discovery.

Despite announcing streaming profitability during Q1, there’s plenty of room for improvement at Warner Bros. Discovery.

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Critics review the latest film releases: “The Poolman,” “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” “Last Stop in Yuma County,” and “Power.”

‘Help Wanted’ shows both the fun and anxiety of working retail

In “Help Wanted,” part-time employees of a big-box retail store in New York are barely making a living. Author Adelle Waldman’s own job experiences inspired the novel.

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Remembering Steve Albini: The storied artist who helped shape the sound of alt-rock

Though he hated being called a “producer,” Albini was behind albums by The Pixies and Nirvana. He helped create a D-I-Y, analog sound in rock music that influenced others.

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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.

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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As climate change makes water warmer, toxic algae is killing fish and plants in lakes nationwide, including Lake Elsinore. New technology could save them.

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Are threats to a free press signs of bigger issues in Israel? Did Kristi Noem risk a shot at becoming VP to troll the left? Plus, we discuss bias in political satire.

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 “Never Again” must apply to the the genocide of the Palestinians

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 Warner Bros. Discovery’s Q1 earnings: Stiff competition, stunted growth?

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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, May 12, 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, May 12, 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, May 12, 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, May 12, 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

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Chris Douridas' playlist, May 12, 2024

New releases in all genres.

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Scott Galloway discusses his book "The Algebra of Wealth" and the growing disconnect between young people and their economic futures.

Scott Galloway: Can the youth still make it in America?

Scott Galloway discusses his book "The Algebra of Wealth" and the growing disconnect between young people and their economic futures.

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The impact of antimicrobial resistance on human health

The World Health Organization considers antimicrobial resistance one of the top 10 threats to global health alongside climate change and pandemics.

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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.

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.

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.

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

Metropolis playlist, May 11, 2024

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

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Unearthing new discoveries, remixes and rarities, b-sides and lost classics.

Dan Wilcox's playlist, May 11, 2024

Unearthing new discoveries, remixes and rarities, b-sides and lost classics.

from Dan Wilcox

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, May 11, 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

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

Nassir Nassirzadeh's playlist, May 11, 2024

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

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Screenwriter, director, and producer Sam Esmail shares his inspiration for the ending of his 2023 film Leave The World Behind and what TV show holds the title for best series finale.

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Screenwriter, director, and producer Sam Esmail shares his inspiration for the ending of his 2023 film Leave The World Behind and what TV show holds the title for best series finale.

from The Treatment

The writer and producer talks breakfast wars, his longtime working relationship with Jerry Seinfeld, and the true story that inspired the infamous “Soup Nazi” episode.

Writer Spike Ferensten on ‘Unfrosted,’ Seinfeld, and the Soup Nazi’s origin story

The writer and producer talks breakfast wars, his longtime working relationship with Jerry Seinfeld, and the true story that inspired the infamous “Soup Nazi” episode.

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Comedian Jerrod Carmichael on Tyler, reality TV, and Season 2

The comedian takes us behind the scenes and process of his new Max series “Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show.”

from The Treatment

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.