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A mother of two, an Army infantry veteran and a massage therapist are among the named victims of the shooting attacks that killed eight people, mostly women of Asian descent.

A mother of two, an Army infantry veteran and a massage therapist are among the named victims of the shooting attacks that killed eight people, mostly women of Asian descent.

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SXSWhen?: Black Country, New Road navigate breakout hype in a world on hold

Hype surrounding Black Country, New Road crested just as they were set to play SXSW last year, on the heels of finishing their debut album “For the First Time.”

‘There's racism everywhere, but now the floodgates are open’: Asian Angelenos on Atlanta shooting

In the aftermath of the Atlanta shootings of six Asian women, some AAPI Angelenos are fearing their parents’ safety.

Horse polo, $1000 books: How private schools embody profound inequality in US

“These [private school] campuses take in all this money from rich parents who want favors done for them. … To them a $500,000 gift is nothing for just one family to give.

Finding care for kids during COVID-19

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

Morning Becomes Eclectic

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

 Los Angeles is having an identity crisis. City officials tout new development and shiny commuter trains, while longtime residents are doing all they can to hang on to home.

There Goes the Neighborhood

Los Angeles is having an identity crisis. City officials tout new development and shiny commuter trains, while longtime residents are doing all they can to hang on to home.

 Los Angeles County is spending hundreds of millions of dollars a year to combat homelessness. Yet the problem is getting worse. Why?

Samaritans

Los Angeles County is spending hundreds of millions of dollars a year to combat homelessness. Yet the problem is getting worse. Why?

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

Henry Rollins

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

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Josh Barro and Ken White talk about the estimated percentage of people arrested and charged in connection to the Capitol riot, the investigation of the Trump organization after…

from All the Presidents' Lawyers

What do Jim James of My Morning Jacket and gospel music have in common? Tune in to find out, you might be surprised! Plus, we have a few St.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Based in his hometown of Woodland Hills, California, Carlos Nino has been an important force in the independent music scene since 1995.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Fanatic! I hope you had a great week. Last night, I listened to The Fall - Live At St. Helens Technical College '81 LP + 7” that Castle Face has just released.

from Henry Rollins

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 ‘There's racism everywhere, but now the floodgates are open’: Asian Angelenos on Atlanta shooting

‘There's racism everywhere, but now the floodgates are open’: Asian Angelenos on Atlanta shooting

 Greater LA

Let KCRW know: Are you fully vaccinated? How are you living differently?

 Greater LA

California expands vaccine eligibility. But it’s confusing, and some people may cut the line

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Food & Drink

 SXSWhen?: Rockstar caterer Shelleylyn Brandler on the silent struggles of music’s behind-the-scenes workers

SXSWhen?: Rockstar caterer Shelleylyn Brandler on the silent struggles of music’s behind-the-scenes workers

 Music News

25,000 miles and counting: How Ricardo Castorena helps farm workers across California

 Good Food

Reflecting on the pandemic from farms to the farmer’s market

 Good Food

Politics

 Ralph Nader: Democrats Ushered in an Era of Corporate Fascism

Ralph Nader: Democrats Ushered in an Era of Corporate Fascism

 Scheer Intelligence

Could a monarchy be a good fit for California?

 Zócalo's Connecting California

What’s driving hate crimes in LA and US, and what to do about them?

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Best New Music

 Anthony and Novena journey to "online" SXSW to bring us fresh new music. Join us as we check out artists like Yendry and MOZIAH

Anthony and Novena journey to "online" SXSW to bring us fresh new music. Join us as we check out artists like Yendry and MOZIAH

 Morning Becomes Eclectic

The Bamboos: ‘Hard Up’

 Today's Top Tune

Aaron Byrd's playlist, March 18, 2021

 Aaron Byrd

Live Performances

 SXSWhen?: No Age’s Randy Randall reflects on a year without shows and live music’s uncertain future

SXSWhen?: No Age’s Randy Randall reflects on a year without shows and live music’s uncertain future

 Music News

How Arlo Parks followed her musical instincts into ‘Sunbeams’

 Morning Becomes Eclectic

Hollywood

 Awards shows in freefall as viewers abandon Golden Globes and Grammys

Awards shows in freefall as viewers abandon Golden Globes and Grammys

 Hollywood Breakdown

Confronting the nuances of race and real life on ‘The Bachelor’

 Greater LA

‘Waffles + Mochi’: How KCRW DJ Dan Wilcox handpicked vintage songs for Netflix’s new kids show

 Greater LA

This Week on KCRW

If you're vaccinated, are you hugging loved ones again, starting to plan trips, feel less anxiety when entering grocery stores? Let us know.

Let KCRW know: Are you fully vaccinated? How are you living differently?

If you're vaccinated, are you hugging loved ones again, starting to plan trips, feel less anxiety when entering grocery stores? Let us know.

from Greater LA

California opened up COVID vaccine appointments for people with underlying health conditions and disabilities on Monday. However, there are many gray areas.

California expands vaccine eligibility. But it’s confusing, and some people may cut the line

California opened up COVID vaccine appointments for people with underlying health conditions and disabilities on Monday. However, there are many gray areas.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

“Asian Americans are disproportionately making the decision to keep their children home,” says reporter Moriah Balingit.

Some Asian Americans may not return to in-person classes for fears of bullying and violence

“Asian Americans are disproportionately making the decision to keep their children home,” says reporter Moriah Balingit.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

SXSW felt a little different this year. Gone were the lines to get into artist showcases, Texas BBQs, and blaring sounds from bar to bar on 6th Street.

Anthony and Novena journey to "online" SXSW to bring us fresh new music. Join us as we check out artists like Yendry and MOZIAH

SXSW felt a little different this year. Gone were the lines to get into artist showcases, Texas BBQs, and blaring sounds from bar to bar on 6th Street.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

For KCRW’s “Private Playlist,” Vinyl Williams spans the decades for a set of astral masterpieces from A.R. Kane, Montage, The Peace, and more.

Private Playlist: Vinyl Williams collects opalescent musical jewels from mysterious beaches

For KCRW’s “Private Playlist,” Vinyl Williams spans the decades for a set of astral masterpieces from A.R. Kane, Montage, The Peace, and more.

from Music Special Programming

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for March 19, 2021.

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for March 19, 2021

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for March 19, 2021.

from David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is worried about the Oscars telecast, and they have every right to be.

Awards shows in freefall as viewers abandon Golden Globes and Grammys

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is worried about the Oscars telecast, and they have every right to be.

from Hollywood Breakdown

Get funked up with The Bamboos! Written before COVID-19 hit, “Hard Up” taps into our universal sense of unease.

The Bamboos: ‘Hard Up’

Get funked up with The Bamboos! Written before COVID-19 hit, “Hard Up” taps into our universal sense of unease.

from Today's Top Tune

The consumer advocate, author and former presidential candidate, refuses to mince words about Democrats and their corporate bedfellows in a new interview with Robert Scheer.

Ralph Nader: Democrats Ushered in an Era of Corporate Fascism

The consumer advocate, author and former presidential candidate, refuses to mince words about Democrats and their corporate bedfellows in a new interview with Robert Scheer.

from Scheer Intelligence

A Global Exploration of Sounds.

Aaron Byrd's playlist, March 18, 2021

A Global Exploration of Sounds.

from Aaron Byrd

Carol Edgarian’s “Vera” is the story of a strong, capable, and independent girl whose voice is the voice of the book.

Carol Edgarian: “Vera”

Carol Edgarian’s “Vera” is the story of a strong, capable, and independent girl whose voice is the voice of the book.

from Bookworm

Earlier this week, a long-awaited decision dropped on reality television. Matt James chose his mate in the 25th season finale of “The Bachelor.”

Confronting the nuances of race and real life on ‘The Bachelor’

Earlier this week, a long-awaited decision dropped on reality television. Matt James chose his mate in the 25th season finale of “The Bachelor.”

from Greater LA

Roughly 10% of Californians are now fully vaccinated. KCRW asked listeners who have received their shots: How are you living differently now?

Hugs, giggles, cups of tea: What vaccinated Angelenos are cherishing as their bubbles expands

Roughly 10% of Californians are now fully vaccinated. KCRW asked listeners who have received their shots: How are you living differently now?

from Greater LA

The pandemic has been good business for America’s tech billionaires. They saw their wealth explode over the last year, while many Americans lost their jobs and fell deep into debt.

Tech billionaires got a lot richer during pandemic and gave a pittance back

The pandemic has been good business for America’s tech billionaires. They saw their wealth explode over the last year, while many Americans lost their jobs and fell deep into debt.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Forget about that whole American Revolution thing. Zocalo commentator Joe Mathews says California could benefit from a monarchy.

Could a monarchy be a good fit for California?

Forget about that whole American Revolution thing. Zocalo commentator Joe Mathews says California could benefit from a monarchy.

from Zócalo's Connecting California

In the mountains above Malibu in June 2018, Tristan Beaudette was shot and killed in the middle of the night.

‘Lost Hills’ podcast investigates murder of a man camping in Malibu and how police responded

In the mountains above Malibu in June 2018, Tristan Beaudette was shot and killed in the middle of the night.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The shootings in Georgia earlier this week that left eight people dead have refocused the country’s attention on hate crimes against the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI)…

What’s driving hate crimes in LA and US, and what to do about them?

The shootings in Georgia earlier this week that left eight people dead have refocused the country’s attention on hate crimes against the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI)…

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Based in his hometown of Woodland Hills, California, Carlos Nino has been an important force in the independent music scene since 1995.

The weekend is almost here! Start your day with Carlos Nino's latest sonic soul cleanse

Based in his hometown of Woodland Hills, California, Carlos Nino has been an important force in the independent music scene since 1995.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for March 18, 2021.

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for March 18, 2021

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for March 18, 2021.

from David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report