logo
episode-header-image
Jan 2024
26m 47s

Sale of Skid Row grocery store aims to b...

Kcrw
About this episode

A convenience store in Skid Row is changing hands from the community-oriented Korean American family that runs it — to a Black-led nonprofit.

“Existencia,” a new work by the experimental performance troupe Diavolo, explores the chaos and community that resulted from the 1994 Northridge earthquake.

In an era of “hurriquakes,” heat waves, and fires, The Academy Museum screening series “Beware the Elements! Natural Disasters on Film” looks at the real-world implications of disaster films.

Up next
Jan 2024
How has LA homelessness changed in over 8 years?
KCRW’s departing reporter Anna Scott talks about the gains and setbacks in housing and homelessness — after eight years covering the beat. Zach Galifianakis talks about the nonprofit Comedy Gives Back, reflects on his own Hollywood career, and explains why comedy is tougher than ... Show More
38m 52s
Jan 2024
Angelenos are crowding clown shows — ‘an act of counterculture’
When you hear the word “clown,” you probably picture a hacky kid’s entertainer. Well, a group of super-talented LA-based performers are trying to change that. The Broad’s “LA Intersections” is an upcoming festival-style exhibit of the music and spoken word scenes of LA. Punk rock ... Show More
26m 15s
Jan 2024
Finding love and beauty at Mosaic Tile House in Venice
Cheri Pann and Gonzalo Duran have transformed their Venice home into The Mosaic Tile House, a living artistic tapestry reflecting their love story. Kate Berlant wants audiences to know that her semi-autobiographical show, “KATE,” is theater, not stand-up. It begins on Jan. 17 at ... Show More
26m 38s
Recommended Episodes
Nov 2022
How Boise’s Lisa Sánchez Celebrates Día De Los Muertos
We’re celebrating Dia de los Muertos by chatting with Lisa Sánchez about how she celebrates the Mexican holiday. The Boise City Councilperson talks about her favorite Day of the Dead altars and spoiling her ancestors with treats they couldn’t have while they were living. Plus, Li ... Show More
13m 52s
Jan 2025
Listener Tales 93
<p>Happy New Year, weirdos, and we're celebrating the holidays with Holiday tales brought TO you, BY you, For you, FROM you, and ALLLLL about you!</p><p>Today we have boogens, a Hanukkah haunting, horrible Fourth of July discovery, delivery people getting waaaaay much more than a ... Show More
53m 26s
Nov 2023
Thanksgiving: everything you wanted to know
Rachel Herrmann charts the long history of America’s famous holiday – from modern parades and celebrations to the first feast From the fabled first feast between the Pilgrims and Native Americans to the darker side of the holiday's history, the American tradition of Thanksgiving ... Show More
22m 17s
Dec 2024
Christmas Eve Special: The Crouch’s Christmas Countdown Finale!
<p>T’was the night before Christmas and yet your favourite couple are still in full content creation mode and have pulled out all the stops to bring a bit of festive cheer to the end of your year.&nbsp;</p><br><p>In this very special, festive edition of The Therapy Crouch, Abbey ... Show More
28m 25s
Feb 3
Le Vieux Sultan, des Frères Grimm
Un paysan possédait un vieux chien fidèle, nommé Sultan, tellement âgé qu'il n'avait plus de dents. Le paysan le considéra comme un fardeau et dit à sa femme qu'il allait le tuer malgré ses bons et loyaux services. Le chien ayant entendu la conversation alla chercher le loup, con ... Show More
4m 28s