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Korean fruit punch is the shareable bowl you want for July 4

Evan Kleiman on Press Play Hwachae is a quenching drink that includes fruit (often watermelon), sugar, and ice. Some mixes include a tart-sweet fizzy soda or milk. from Press Play with Madeleine Brand Weekend film reviews: ‘Despicable Me 4,’ ‘MaXXXine,’ ‘Space Cadet’

Weekend film reviews: ‘Despicable Me 4,’ ‘MaXXXine,’ ‘Space Cadet’

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Scrambling CA homeowners consider ‘going without insurance’

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Host Concordia Shawarma McGraw dives into the week's most pressing issues. Read more After receiving a revised offer from Skydance, the fate of Paramount lies in the hands of controlling shareholder Shari Redstone. What might be keeping her from approving the deal?

Paramount controlling shareholder Shari Redstone has a big decision to make

After receiving a revised offer from Skydance, the fate of Paramount lies in the hands of controlling shareholder Shari Redstone. What might be keeping her from approving the deal? Read more Punk colossi Sleater-Kinney rip through cuts from their 11th album “Little Rope” and open up about grief, vulnerability, and their enduring 30-year career.

Sleater-Kinney Live from HQ: ‘Music is a lifeline you send out to other people’

Punk colossi Sleater-Kinney rip through cuts from their 11th album “Little Rope” and open up about grief, vulnerability, and their enduring 30-year career. Read more Inglewood school officials blame closures on declining student enrollment and aging facilities. But distraught community members suspect financial motives.

Inglewood school closures stoke community fear and mistrust

Inglewood school officials blame closures on declining student enrollment and aging facilities. But distraught community members suspect financial motives. Read more Metro is gathering comments on six possible options for a rail line over – or tunneled under – the Sepulveda Pass. Some in Bel Air are ready to fight them all.

Bel Air homeowners vow to kill Westside commuter subway

Metro is gathering comments on six possible options for a rail line over – or tunneled under – the Sepulveda Pass. Some in Bel Air are ready to fight them all. Read more Franco-Palestinian chef Fadi Kattan is on a mission to document and share Palestinian foods, traditions, and the work of home cooks.

Palestinian chef Fadi Kattan dreams of a world where he can share his food with everyone

Franco-Palestinian chef Fadi Kattan is on a mission to document and share Palestinian foods, traditions, and the work of home cooks. Read more

Price trackers, pillowcases: Tools for hacking summer travel

Some travel tips for summer: Set price tracking alerts based on locations or dates, fly earlier in the day, and consider cargo pants/vests for extra storage space. Read more A breeding program and wildlife corridor are helping boost the population of the Palos Verdes blue butterfly, one of the rarest butterflies in the world.

Rare Palos Verdes blue butterfly gets lift from volunteers

A breeding program and wildlife corridor are helping boost the population of the Palos Verdes blue butterfly, one of the rarest butterflies in the world. Read more Enjoy this guide to edible wildflowers (with recipes!) in Southern California.

13 edible SoCal wildflowers and what you need to know about them

Enjoy this guide to edible wildflowers (with recipes!) in Southern California. Read more Buckles, breakfast casseroles, frozen soufflés, classic pies… enjoy these berry good recipes.

12 blackberry and boysenberry recipes for a sweet summer

Buckles, breakfast casseroles, frozen soufflés, classic pies… enjoy these berry good recipes. Read more Artichokes, a cultivated thistle, peak from March through May, so make the most of them.

Artichoke season: 8 great spring recipes

Artichokes, a cultivated thistle, peak from March through May, so make the most of them. Read more Yes, we've got pie recipes. But we also go way beyond that.

11 cherry recipes to make the most of stone fruit season

Yes, we've got pie recipes. But we also go way beyond that. Read more

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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.

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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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‘Every dish is masterful’: Bill Addison reviews Kuya Lord

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Chinatown screenwriter Robert Towne dies at age 89

Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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Korean fruit punch is the shareable bowl you want for July 4

Press Play with Madeleine Brand

10 perfect apricot recipes

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On your mark, get set, 'Start Here' with Sohla El-Waylly's cooking basics

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Impact of SCOTUS’ immunity ruling could go beyond 2024 election

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The Supreme Court criminalizes being homeless

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Filmmaker Richard LaGravenese on his new Netflix rom-com ‘A Family Affair’

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Vince Staples on maintaining a connection with creativity and his fans

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Emily Nussbaum on reality TV’s origins and real world impact

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Weekend film reviews: ‘Despicable Me 4,’ ‘MaXXXine,’ ‘Space Cadet’

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Skydance-Paramount merger resurrected from the dead

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SiLVA's playlist, July 6, 2024

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SiLVA's playlist, July 6, 2024

House, disco, trip hop, oldies and all of the deep cuts in between.

Jul. 6 from SiLVA

Filmmaker Richard LaGravenese on his new Netflix rom-com ‘A Family Affair’

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Filmmaker Richard LaGravenese on his new Netflix rom-com ‘A Family Affair’

Genre-spanning filmmaker Richard LaGravenese gives us the scoop on his latest, the Netflix romp “A Family Affair” starring Nicole Kidman and Zac Effron.

Jul. 6 from The Treatment

Vince Staples on maintaining a connection with creativity and his fans

Arts

Vince Staples on maintaining a connection with creativity and his fans

Multi-disciplinary artist Vince Staples emphasizes the importance of connecting with his fans, staying grounded, and maintaining authenticity in his art.

Jul. 6 from The Treatment

Emily Nussbaum on reality TV’s origins and real world impact

Arts

Emily Nussbaum on reality TV’s origins and real world impact

Pulitzer prize winning TV critic Emily Nussbaum gets real about the evolution of reality TV — including its potential impact on the American presidency.

Jul. 6 from The Treatment

Eclectic 24

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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.

Jul. 6

On your mark, get set, 'Start Here' with Sohla El-Waylly's cooking basics

Food & Drink

On your mark, get set, 'Start Here' with Sohla El-Waylly's cooking basics

Sohla El-Waylly teaches us the "why" behind kitchen techniques.

Jul. 5 from Good Food

How grief shaped a tender cookbook about vegetables

Food & Drink

How grief shaped a tender cookbook about vegetables

More than three decades after her father passed away, Hetty Liu McKinnon honors him with a tender cookbook about his legacy and her love of vegetables.

Jul. 5 from Good Food

Ube Macapuno Molten Lava Cake and more maximalist Filipino desserts

Food & Drink

Ube Macapuno Molten Lava Cake and more maximalist Filipino desserts

Abi Balingit, a self-described "dork who baked," turned her passion into a cookbook of Filipino desserts.

Jul. 5 from Good Food

‘Every dish is masterful’: Bill Addison reviews Kuya Lord

Food & Drink

‘Every dish is masterful’: Bill Addison reviews Kuya Lord

From a garage pop-up to a brick-and-mortar in Melrose Hill, Bill Addison reviews Filipino favorite, Kuya Lord.

Jul. 5 from Good Food

Chicago's Lula Cafe conquers the hospitality algorithm

Food & Drink

Chicago's Lula Cafe conquers the hospitality algorithm

Becoming a chef wasn't in Jason Hammel's plan but he now operates Chicago's Lula Cafe, a leader in the hospitality industry.

Jul. 5 from Good Food

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: July 5, 2024

Best New Music

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: July 5, 2024

Tyler Boudreaux guest hosts Morning Becomes Eclectic.

Jul. 5 from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: July 5, 2024

Best New Music

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: July 5, 2024

Tyler Boudreaux guest hosts Morning Becomes Eclectic.

Jul. 5 from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Encore: ‘Hacks’ co-creators on working with Jean Smart: ‘She wanted to do all her own stunts’

Entertainment

Encore: ‘Hacks’ co-creators on working with Jean Smart: ‘She wanted to do all her own stunts’

Showrunners Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky talk about the hit HBO series’ inception and working with lead actress Jean Smart.

Jul. 5 from The Business

Today’s Top Tune: Luna Li - ‘Confusion Song’

Best New Music

Today’s Top Tune: Luna Li - ‘Confusion Song’

Take a hypnotic trip with Korean-Canadian, LA-based artist Luna Li , who after a split from her long-time partner, decided to leave her family and friends in Toronto for a fresh start…

Jul. 5 from Today's Top Tune

Impact of SCOTUS’ immunity ruling could go beyond 2024 election

Politics

Impact of SCOTUS’ immunity ruling could go beyond 2024 election

Will SCOTUS’ immunity ruling increase election stakes? Several states are bringing religion into education. LA’s mayor is pushing for a mask ban at protests.

Jul. 5 from Left, Right & Center

Skydance-Paramount merger resurrected from the dead

Entertainment

Skydance-Paramount merger resurrected from the dead

The day after billionaire Barry Diller raised his hand as a potential buyer of the legendary Hollywood studio, Paramount Studios and Skydance Media announce they’ve resumed…

Jul. 5 from The Business

The Supreme Court criminalizes being homeless

Homelessness

The Supreme Court criminalizes being homeless

The Supreme Court’s recent decision to allow cities to ban people from sleeping outdoors presents a major shift in the perception of poverty and homelessness in the U.S.

Jul. 5 from Scheer Intelligence