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Inglewood school officials blame closures on declining student enrollment and aging facilities. But distraught community members suspect financial motives.

Inglewood school officials blame closures on declining student enrollment and aging facilities. But distraught community members suspect financial motives.

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Weekend film reviews: ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die,’ ‘Robot Dreams’

Critics review the latest film releases: “Bad Boys: Ride or Die,” “Robot Dreams,” “Handling the Undead,” and “The Watchers.”

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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.

Climate change forces 3rd gen fisherman to rethink this year

Warming ocean temperatures affect albacore tuna’s migratory patterns, and that’s made it more difficult for local fishermen to make a living catching them.

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 Bookworm, a premier literary talk show providing intellectual, accessible, and provocative literary conversations. Hosted by Michael Silverblatt at KCRW.com.

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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.

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.

Bent by Nature

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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Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras

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José Galván

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Fanatic! June is here and so are the frogs. So glad to have them back.

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Fanatic! I think it’s a holiday weekend. At the gym earlier, I saw on the news there will be millions of people on the road all over the USA. Please be careful out there.

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 Inglewood school closures stoke community fear and mistrust

Inglewood school closures stoke community fear and mistrust

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 To avoid rock-hard popsicles, turn to cornstarch and dairy

To avoid rock-hard popsicles, turn to cornstarch and dairy

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

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 Biden faces new hurdles around immigration and son’s gun trial

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Trump’s remaining trials likely delayed past election

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Today’s Top Tune: Crumb - ‘Side By Side’

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 Weekend film reviews: ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die,’ ‘Robot Dreams’

Weekend film reviews: ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die,’ ‘Robot Dreams’

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Weekend film reviews: ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die,’ ‘Robot Dreams’

 Weekend Film Reviews

Gillian Anderson on playing diplomats and having a ‘British soul’

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Is a Hunter Biden plea deal the best thing for his father’s campaign? Why has Joe Biden’s executive order upset pretty much everyone?

Biden faces new hurdles around immigration and son’s gun trial

Is a Hunter Biden plea deal the best thing for his father’s campaign? Why has Joe Biden’s executive order upset pretty much everyone?

from Left, Right & Center

New York psych-pop quadrivium (a place where four4 things meet) Crumb have issued their third studio album, AMAMA, a sonic excursion riddled with frenetic drumwork and oodles of…

Today’s Top Tune: Crumb - ‘Side By Side’

New York psych-pop quadrivium (a place where four4 things meet) Crumb have issued their third studio album, AMAMA, a sonic excursion riddled with frenetic drumwork and oodles of…

from Today's Top Tune

The latest film releases include Bad Boys: Ride or Die, Robot Dreams, Handling the Undead, and The Watchers.

Weekend film reviews: ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die,’ ‘Robot Dreams’

The latest film releases include Bad Boys: Ride or Die, Robot Dreams, Handling the Undead, and The Watchers.

from Weekend Film Reviews

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

Tyler Boudreaux's playlist, June 6, 2024

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

from Tyler Boudreaux

New music. Emerging artists. No boundaries. Served fresh every weeknight, 8-10pm, only on FREAKS ONLY by Travis Holcombe.

FREAKS ONLY playlist: June 6, 2024

New music. Emerging artists. No boundaries. Served fresh every weeknight, 8-10pm, only on FREAKS ONLY by Travis Holcombe.

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The latest Thursday broadcast of All Things Considered.

Latest Thursday Broadcast

The latest Thursday broadcast of All Things Considered.

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Popsicles should be ice-cold but not ice-hard. Texture and flavor are equally important. The goal: Keep ice crystal formation small, which will produce a softer texture.

To avoid rock-hard popsicles, turn to cornstarch and dairy

Popsicles should be ice-cold but not ice-hard. Texture and flavor are equally important. The goal: Keep ice crystal formation small, which will produce a softer texture.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

On the 80th anniversary of the storming of the beaches of Normandy, France, a new book chronicles the experiences of those involved — from generals and troops, to allies and enemies.

Oral history of D-Day offers window into the historic WWII turning point

On the 80th anniversary of the storming of the beaches of Normandy, France, a new book chronicles the experiences of those involved — from generals and troops, to allies and enemies.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The GA appeals court issued a stay on the Fulton County case. None of Trump’s remaining three criminal trials are likely to conclude before the November election.

Trump’s remaining trials likely delayed past election

The GA appeals court issued a stay on the Fulton County case. None of Trump’s remaining three criminal trials are likely to conclude before the November election.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Sleater-Kinney rips it up Live From KCRW HQ and we take it back to 1993 with classics from Janet Jackson and Zhané.

MBE playlist June 6: Sleater-Kinney, Janet Jackson, Zhané

Sleater-Kinney rips it up Live From KCRW HQ and we take it back to 1993 with classics from Janet Jackson and Zhané.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Lido Pimienta ’s “He Venido Al Mar,” or “I’ve Come Down to the Sea” in English, was written for the protagonist in the film Calladita aka The Quiet Maid, a story of a hard- working…

Today’s Top Tune: Lido Pimienta - ‘He Venido Al Mar’

Lido Pimienta ’s “He Venido Al Mar,” or “I’ve Come Down to the Sea” in English, was written for the protagonist in the film Calladita aka The Quiet Maid, a story of a hard- working…

from Today's Top Tune

After his felony conviction, Donald Trump wants to secure a lot of cash from tech and business sector donors at three fundraisers in California this week.

Trump hoping to grab major cash in CA after felony conviction

After his felony conviction, Donald Trump wants to secure a lot of cash from tech and business sector donors at three fundraisers in California this week.

from KCRW Features

Music to lift your spirits. An expansive sonic journey featuring new and classic rhythms from all over the globe.

Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras' playlist, June 5, 2024

Music to lift your spirits. An expansive sonic journey featuring new and classic rhythms from all over the globe.

from Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras

Slow down and savor some early Summer sounds from Brijean, BADBADNOTGOOD, and more.

FREAKS ONLY playlist: Brijean’s ‘Euphoric Ave,’ BADBADNOTGOOD’s ‘Mid Spiral: Growth’

Slow down and savor some early Summer sounds from Brijean, BADBADNOTGOOD, and more.

from FREAKS ONLY

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi won a third term, but the smaller margin of victory says a lot about how the world’s biggest democracy views him today.

Indian election reveals Modi’s cult of personality is weakening

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi won a third term, but the smaller margin of victory says a lot about how the world’s biggest democracy views him today.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Many touring musicians say they’re earning less than ever. How has the industry changed since COVID, and what strategies are some artists using to keep performing live?

Touring can be ‘impossible’ for musicians. LA’s Amo Amo is trying to make it work

Many touring musicians say they’re earning less than ever. How has the industry changed since COVID, and what strategies are some artists using to keep performing live?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Donald Trump insists he won’t ban contraception in a potential second presidential term. But he and his allies are drafting policies that would come close.

Would Trump restrict access to contraception in his second term?

Donald Trump insists he won’t ban contraception in a potential second presidential term. But he and his allies are drafting policies that would come close.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

A series of recent rule changes in the LDS Church have made missionary work more appealing to young members, but many still face mental health challenges.

Mormon missionaries take to social media to spread their faith

A series of recent rule changes in the LDS Church have made missionary work more appealing to young members, but many still face mental health challenges.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Swaggily delivered rap bars, aggro soundscapes sweetened with honey-drip vocals, and multiple (!) sax solos await your click into this week’s 5 Songs to Hear.

5 Songs to Hear This Week: Ginger Root, SASAMI, RM

Swaggily delivered rap bars, aggro soundscapes sweetened with honey-drip vocals, and multiple (!) sax solos await your click into this week’s 5 Songs to Hear.

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