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Critics review the latest films: “Five Nights at Freddy's,” “Pain Hustlers,” “The Holdovers,” and “Fingernails.”

Critics review the latest films: “Five Nights at Freddy's,” “Pain Hustlers,” “The Holdovers,” and “Fingernails.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Día De Los Muertos: Celebrate cross-cultural identities and food at MOLAA

The Museum of Latin American Art hosts its annual Día De Los Muertos festival on Oct. 29. This year’s theme, Hecho con Amor, celebrates the diversity of Latin American cuisine.

Hollywood reckons with Israel-Hamas

The actors’ strike forges on as Hollywood reckons with the impact of the Hamas-Israel conflict and streamers raise prices — again.

Robert Kirkman: ‘I'm pretty bullish on superheroes as a genre’

Comic book writer Robert Kirkman talks about Invincible, his new animated adaptation series, why it works, modernizing the genre, and superhero fatigue.

'Poisoned' shines a light on our food system's safety issues

Personal injury attorney Bill Marler chases down offenders in our food chain as they make Americans sick.

Local farmers, butchers, and chefs collaborate on flour tortillas.

from Good Food

Food writer and musician Bill Esparza heads to Vermont Avenue for pupusas, antojitos, and more.

from Good Food

When detective-fiction fan Karen Pierce couldn't find a cookbook devoted to Agatha Christie, she decided to write her own.

from Good Food

Professor Chris van Tulleken explores the effects of ultra-processed food in a world where profit is the goal and purposeful addiction is part of the recipe.

from Good Food

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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.

 In-depth interviews with the most innovative & influential people in entertainment, art, and pop culture. Hosted by film critic Elvis Mitchell, at KCRW.com.

The Treatment

In-depth interviews with the most innovative & influential people in entertainment, art, and pop culture. Hosted by film critic Elvis Mitchell, at KCRW.com.

 Unbelievably true stories of chance encounters that changed the world. A pair of mail-order shoes that led to the film The Outsiders. A secret road to a California paradise.

UnFictional

Unbelievably true stories of chance encounters that changed the world. A pair of mail-order shoes that led to the film The Outsiders. A secret road to a California paradise.

 Evan Kleiman explores current events, social phenomena, history and culture through the lens of food.

Good Food

Evan Kleiman explores current events, social phenomena, history and culture through the lens of food.

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The latest film releases are Five Nights at Freddy's, Pain Hustlers, The Holdovers, and Fingernails.

Weekend film reviews: ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s,’ ‘Pain Hustlers’

The latest film releases are Five Nights at Freddy's, Pain Hustlers, The Holdovers, and Fingernails.

from Weekend Film Reviews

“There's no room for complexity in the American media when it comes to Israel and Palestine,” said Robin Andersen, the award-winning author and professor emerita of communication and…

The Palestinians play David to Israel’s Goliath

“There's no room for complexity in the American media when it comes to Israel and Palestine,” said Robin Andersen, the award-winning author and professor emerita of communication and…

from Scheer Intelligence

Chuck D explores life post-COVID through illustrations in his graphic novel “Summer of Hamn.”

Chuck D on creating ‘naphic grovels,’ embracing mistakes

Chuck D explores life post-COVID through illustrations in his graphic novel “Summer of Hamn.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Major record companies claim Anthropic’s chatbot spits out the same lyrics as their copyrighted songs. Legal experts say they have a good case.

Music companies are suing this AI startup over their song lyrics

Major record companies claim Anthropic’s chatbot spits out the same lyrics as their copyrighted songs. Legal experts say they have a good case.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Sides, mains, drinks, hosting tips, parlor games and, of course, pie. You have questions, Evan has answers — and recipes.

Ask Evan Kleiman anything (about Thanksgiving)

Sides, mains, drinks, hosting tips, parlor games and, of course, pie. You have questions, Evan has answers — and recipes.

from Good Food

An LA start-up is tackling a problem that developed in tandem with the invention of polyester: how to divert clothes from the landfill when you’re done wearing them.

From fast fashion to fresh fits, tossed clothes are reborn

An LA start-up is tackling a problem that developed in tandem with the invention of polyester: how to divert clothes from the landfill when you’re done wearing them.

from Greater LA

LA is in the height of spooky (and spider) season, so the Nature Nexus Institute is holding a “Spooky Critter Crawl” to highlight some of the city’s creepiest residents.

Spiders, snakes, bats, oh my! Go for a creepy hike in Baldwin Hills

LA is in the height of spooky (and spider) season, so the Nature Nexus Institute is holding a “Spooky Critter Crawl” to highlight some of the city’s creepiest residents.

from Greater LA

Film critic William Bibbiani recommends “Cat People,” “The Fly,” “Elvira: Mistress of Evil,” “Ghostwatch,” and “Over the Garden Wall.”

Halloween film picks: ‘Cat People,’ ‘The Fly,’ ‘Ghostwatch’

Film critic William Bibbiani recommends “Cat People,” “The Fly,” “Elvira: Mistress of Evil,” “Ghostwatch,” and “Over the Garden Wall.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

A 300-year-old Shōya house from Japan was meticulously disassembled and shipped to the Huntington in San Marino, then put back together. The process took eight years.

Shōya house: Step into 18th-century rural Japan at the Huntington

A 300-year-old Shōya house from Japan was meticulously disassembled and shipped to the Huntington in San Marino, then put back together. The process took eight years.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The WGA West addressed the Hamas attack for the first time, calling it an “abomination” in an email to WGA members, and apologizing for not commenting sooner.

Israel-Hamas conflict is creating a rift in Hollywood

The WGA West addressed the Hamas attack for the first time, calling it an “abomination” in an email to WGA members, and apologizing for not commenting sooner.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The key to a great bollito is a mixture of meats with different textures and flavors. It only has vegetables in the pot as aromatics.

Bollito misto: The Northern Italian meat lover’s feast

The key to a great bollito is a mixture of meats with different textures and flavors. It only has vegetables in the pot as aromatics.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Frustrated with your low sex drive? Want sex more often than your partner? Trying to keep your long distance relationship spicy? This week Myisha tackles the highs and lows of libido.

Let's Talk Libido

Frustrated with your low sex drive? Want sex more often than your partner? Trying to keep your long distance relationship spicy? This week Myisha tackles the highs and lows of libido.

from How’s Your Sex Life?

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The Anti-Dread Climate Podcast Ep. 3: 5 easy climate actions to take now (that actually make a difference)

Want to make a difference but don’t know where to start? Here’s a list of actions to take now.

from The Anti-Dread Climate Podcast

Welcome to the Midweek Reset from Life Examined, where host Jonathan Bastian takes a small pause for a new perspective.

Midweek Reset: Life: less itinerary - more flow

Welcome to the Midweek Reset from Life Examined, where host Jonathan Bastian takes a small pause for a new perspective.

from Life Examined