KCRW Foundation, Inc.
As a community driven by the spirit of Los Angeles, KCRW aspires to connect the interesting to the interested, growing a hyper-engaged LA-based collective through one-of-a-kind experiences. Always excellent, essential, and accessible, we’re the exclusive club that everyone is invited to.
We are the curator of the LA experience — your guide to understanding the diverse communities and cultures of the region, spotlighting unique perspectives through original programming and hand-picked content. Always free, never behind a paywall.
You can find our radio broadcast signal in LA at 89.9FM and also in Santa Barbara, Ventura, Mojave, Palm Springs, San Luis Obispo, and worldwide via the KCRW app and at kcrw.com.
"KCRW, you’re more than a station — you’re a lifeline. In a world where truth and creativity are too often under threat, your music, fact-based news, and inspiring voices give LA the clarity, joy, and community we need. We need you now more than ever. Thank you for standing strong and reminding us what freedom of expression really sounds like." - Kate (Venice, CA)
Financials
Programs
Morning Becomes Eclectic
KCRW’s signature music program that's defied format since 1977. Hosted by Novena Carmel, you'll encounter genre-spanning discoveries and classics from all eras, live performances, candid chats, and more.
Good Food
Good Food explores the world through the lens of food. From food politics to the science behind cooking, host Evan Kleiman highlights the diverse community of cooks, farmers, entrepreneurs, historians and journalists who have devoted their lives to food.
The Sam Sanders Show
Big questions & hot takes on pop culture. The Sam Sanders Show from KCRW is your guide to entertainment. Find out what makes your favorite artists tick, dissect the trends that shape our culture, or just make sense of that random meme you can’t stop thinking about. Join us every week to unpack the pop culture we love.
Left Right & Center
Left Right & Center is for listeners who feel like people on the other side of the political divide are on Mars. David Greene pieces together the big picture by inviting people from the left and the right to unpack their ideological differences -- not to smooth them over -- and look at what’s truly at stake. The show offers a rare kind of clarity. It doesn’t ask you to agree. It asks you to look more closely at what’s happening and to challenge your assumptions.
Question Everything
Question Everything is a weekly investigation into how the truth gets buried, distorted, and denied -- and the ways people are fighting to make it matter again. Hosted by Brian Reed, of S-Town and This American Life.
Winner of the Webby Award, Ambie Award, and a Signal Special Achievement Award for pushing "the boundaries of the medium."
KCRW Mood Mixes
A new collection of FREE on-demand music channels available exclusively in the KCRW app, designed to meet you wherever you are in your day. Organized around six moods—Wake, Sweat, Drive, Focus, Lounge, and Sleep—each channel features a selection of two-hour mixes curated by KCRW DJs offering a distinctly human alternative to algorithm-driven playlists.
Volunteering + Events
KCRW Summer Nights
Join us for a season of FREE, all-ages, outdoor parties with iconic cultural partners across Southern California. We’ve got something for everyone — DJs, live bands, special exhibitions, food and libations, and tons of free fun. It’s the perfect way to find music you love, discover something new, and connect with your community.
Become a KCRW Volunteer
Volunteers are the heart of KCRW events and we are passionate about creating an inclusive community of volunteers. The most important thing is showing up with the energy and excitement to spread the word about KCRW.
Duties include signing up event-goers to receive our newsletters, helping people become members and handling donations, fielding questions, and generally bringing the great vibes. YOU will be the face of KCRW out in the community!