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Veggie fritters are an easy treat to make for yourself and friends. They require few ingredients, the mixture can be made in advance, and cooking takes minutes.

Veggie fritters are an easy treat to make for yourself and friends. They require few ingredients, the mixture can be made in advance, and cooking takes minutes.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

‘The Other Olympians’: What fueled the rise of sex testing?

“The Other Olympians” traces the history of queer athletes at the games, and how sex testing began with track before other sports adopted it.

Midweek Reset: Power practices

This week, Kemi Nekvapil , leadership coach and author of “Power: A Woman’s Guide to Living and Leaving without Apology” shares a couple of power practices that can help women and…

Perimenopause and sex with Virgie Tovar

Author and activist Virgie Tovar is back with her own questions about sex dreams, perimenopause, and masturbating in the sun.

Larry Mizell Live in Conversation at KCRW HQ

Lost Notes presents a special live conversation at KCRW HQ with legendary producer Larry Mizell (of the Mizell Brothers).

A new documentary features 40 hours of newly discovered interviews and archival footage of Elizabeth Taylor, revealing her thoughts on work, love, and feelings of inadequacy.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

KCRW DJ Anne Litt shares her new favorite tunes, plus talks about the legacy of The Chills’ Martin Phillipps.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Olympic surf competition is underway in Teahupo'o, Tahiti, where waves can reach 50 feet and crash into razor-sharp coral.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Poet and writer Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer shares her latest collection of poems, All the Honey, and delves into the complex nature of grief and love following her son's death.

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KCRW’s acclaimed music documentary podcast, Lost Notes, is back for its fourth season!

Lost Notes

KCRW’s acclaimed music documentary podcast, Lost Notes, is back for its fourth season!

 Are your friends sick of hearing about your latest hookups and troublesome relationships? We’re not. KCRW is here to ask, How’s Your Sex Life?

How’s Your Sex Life?

Are your friends sick of hearing about your latest hookups and troublesome relationships? We’re not. KCRW is here to ask, How’s Your Sex Life?

 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.

 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.

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The wait can be long, and our thoughts often turn to the worst-case scenario

Waiting for test results to come back

The wait can be long, and our thoughts often turn to the worst-case scenario

from Second Opinion

‘Priscilla’ director Sofia Coppola shares how Priscilla Presley’s memoir “Elvis and me” inspired her latest film.

Director Sofia Coppola on Priscilla Presley’s memoir ‘Elvis and Me’

‘Priscilla’ director Sofia Coppola shares how Priscilla Presley’s memoir “Elvis and me” inspired her latest film.

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Director Emma Seligman on following her buzzy 2020 debut, “Shiva Baby,” with the surreal, queer high school hook-up comedy “Bottoms.”

‘Bottoms’ director Emma Seligman on nailing the queer high school comedy’s tone

Director Emma Seligman on following her buzzy 2020 debut, “Shiva Baby,” with the surreal, queer high school hook-up comedy “Bottoms.”

from The Treatment

“Fargo” showrunner Noah Hawley discusses the connections between the FX series’ new fifth installment and the Coen Brothers’ 1996 film.

Noah Hawley on ‘Fargo’s’ twisty fifth installment

“Fargo” showrunner Noah Hawley discusses the connections between the FX series’ new fifth installment and the Coen Brothers’ 1996 film.

from The Treatment

2024 has been full of hardships for Hollywood. Television production is down, many shows have been delayed, and big mergers have created massive uncertainty.

Why the TV industry hopes to “Survive until 2025”

2024 has been full of hardships for Hollywood. Television production is down, many shows have been delayed, and big mergers have created massive uncertainty.

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During a stellar career, Judith Jones edited John Updike, championed The Diary of Anne Frank, and brought Julia Child and Edna Lewis to American kitchens.

A new book traces the fabulous life of Julia Child's devoted editor

During a stellar career, Judith Jones edited John Updike, championed The Diary of Anne Frank, and brought Julia Child and Edna Lewis to American kitchens.

from Good Food

At Ronan and Here's Looking At You, chef Daniel Cutler does very different things with peaches and tomatoes.

Peaches get a workout at two LA restaurants

At Ronan and Here's Looking At You, chef Daniel Cutler does very different things with peaches and tomatoes.

from Good Food

Ruth Reichl weaves art and fashion into The Paris Novel, in which her heroine finds herself through food.

In Ruth Reichl's new novel, Paris plays a central role

Ruth Reichl weaves art and fashion into The Paris Novel, in which her heroine finds herself through food.

from Good Food

HBO will revive the hit Zendaya drama in 2025, but will the audience also return after such a long hiatus?

Peacock goes for Olympic gold + HBO’s dramatic return of ‘Euphoria’

HBO will revive the hit Zendaya drama in 2025, but will the audience also return after such a long hiatus?

from The Business

Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to Congress proved to be a testimony of the U.S. government and its politicians’ stance on the genocide in Gaza.

Netanyahu’s speech betrays historic Jewish values

Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to Congress proved to be a testimony of the U.S. government and its politicians’ stance on the genocide in Gaza.

from Scheer Intelligence

The latest film releases include Deadpool & Wolverine, Didi, The Fabulous Four, and Made In England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger.

Weekend film reviews: ‘Deadpool and Wolverine,’ ‘Didi’

The latest film releases include Deadpool & Wolverine, Didi, The Fabulous Four, and Made In England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger.

from Weekend Film Reviews

Critics review the latest film releases: “Deadpool & Wolverine,” “Didi,” “The Fabulous Four,” and “Made In England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger.”

Weekend film reviews: ‘Deadpool and Wolverine,’ ‘Didi’

Critics review the latest film releases: “Deadpool & Wolverine,” “Didi,” “The Fabulous Four,” and “Made In England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Want to grab food in Santa Ana before heading to KCRW’s Summer Nights at the Bowers Museum on Aug. 10? Consider Chapter One, Alebrijes, Heritage BBQ, and more.

Burgers, tacos, BBQ, vegan picks: Where to eat in Santa Ana

Want to grab food in Santa Ana before heading to KCRW’s Summer Nights at the Bowers Museum on Aug. 10? Consider Chapter One, Alebrijes, Heritage BBQ, and more.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

This may be the last Olympics for some of the most dominant American athletes in recent history. It’s also the first games for a new competitive sport inspired by break dancing.

Can Simone Biles, Katie Ledecky and Lebron James win Olympic gold?

This may be the last Olympics for some of the most dominant American athletes in recent history. It’s also the first games for a new competitive sport inspired by break dancing.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand