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Plus, Rhea Seehorn chats ‘Pluribus’ and a staff rec that comes with ‘F-bomb Sauce.’   ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­    ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­   | Not rendering correctly? View this email as a web page here. Hey everybody, Molly here. I feel incredibly proud to work for an organization like KCRW. Not only do we have the best fans in the world, but we also have some of the coolest people working in the building, talent and staff alike. And I want to take a moment to celebrate some pretty big wins! Both The Sam Sanders Show and Question Everything are finalists in the 5th Annual Signal Awards, which recognize meaningful, authentic, and risk-taking audio projects. The Sam Sanders Show was nominated for three awards, and Question Everything received a whopping six nominations! Both shows are also eligible to win a 2026 Signal Listener’s Choice Award, which means you can help us bring home a win. We’d be so grateful if you took a moment to vote for KCRW. ➡️ Go to: vote.signalaward.com ➡️ Search for ‘Question Everything’ or ‘Sam Sanders’ in the search bar ➡️ Select each category and vote! Voting ends October 15th, and you can only vote once per category. Also, remember how I recently shared that Futuro and KCRW had come together to present the podcast Reaching Out (the one Ira Glass loves)? Well… people are really connecting with it! On Apple Podcasts, it’s currently #1 in Top Series, #1 in Society & Culture Shows, #1 in Documentary, and #3 in All Shows. Holy moly! At KCRW, we care deeply about championing authentic, unique stories that deserve to be heard, and we’re so grateful to everyone who has been listening and supporting the show. And finally, not to be missed, KCRW President Jennifer Ferro was recently featured on Masters of Scale, a podcast featuring business leaders who have helped shape and grow fascinating organizations and companies. She sat down with host Jeff Berman to talk about the secret to staying relevant & making sure you don’t get ignored. And to all of you who read this email, listen to us on the air, hang out on the KCRW app, or come out to our community events: thank you for being there for us! We appreciate your support more than you know, and you keep challenging us to do more, make more, and be more. – Molly In the Studio Rhea Seehorn finally took home an Emmy last month for her starring role in the Apple TV sci-fi series Pluribus. For her Treat, recorded in front of a live audience, Seehorn gave a shout-out to a steadfast companion for decades. Ten years ago, Moonlight premiered in theaters with an entirely Black cast and a haunting queer story that captivated audiences, earning it some Oscars and acclaim. Director Barry Jenkins joined Sam Sanders to celebrate the film’s enduring legacy. Kim Masters spoke with actor Malcolm McDowell about his six-decade career and the long journey to finally making his latest film, Last Train to Fortune. He shares stories from the set of Stanley Kubrick’s A Clockwork Orange, and looks back at the chaotic production of Caligula. KCRW In The Community Next Wednesday, KCRW’s Evan Kleiman will host an intimate evening for food lovers, celebrating Yotam Ottolenghi’s forthcoming Fall 2026 cookbook, SIMPLE TOO. One of the most influential voices in contemporary food, Yotam has transformed how home cooks and chefs around the world think about seasonality, texture, and spice. And KCRW’s design expert Frances Anderton will host City Living: Reimagining Urban Ecologies on October 13th. The conversation will explore how cities can better integrate nature into urban planning, protect biodiversity, address the climate crisis, and create more vibrant and resilient places to live. Around The Watercooler (Staff Recs) Rhyan (Membership): Iconic Los Feliz Diner I came here with some friends at 10 PM after a long day. We ordered a bunch of random things and shared bites. I got “The Berkley” breakfast sandwich with goat cheese, hash browns, scrambled eggs, and F-bomb sauce. The Berkley was top tier — a perfect blend of flavors you wouldn’t really expect from a diner. The Chunky Monkey shake (pb, choc, banana) was unreal, and the veggie omelet was pretty solid too. Overall, great food, great atmosphere, and a great spot to end your day. Or start it. They’re open like, all the time. Abby (Development): Goats and Fresh Fruit in Ojai Over the weekend, I did a day trip to Ojai. One of my favorite things to do there is support the local farmers and orchards. This time, I visited Mama Tree: snuggled with the most loving goats, hung out with Zeus the farm dog, and picked the fresh grapefruits (just $0.50 each) that I have since turned into delicious juice. Next time you visit Ojai, stop by Mama Tree! Tyler (KCRW DJ): A Very Spooky Amusement Park I went to Knott's Scary Farm and had theeeeee best time getting my spook on. Walking around in the haze and getting jump-scared by performers dressed in their scariest fits is always a good time. The mazes are like stepping into a horror movie — gotta keep your head on a swivel! And I got to ride all my favorite rollercoasters, starting and ending the night with GhostRider, which I swear they made go faster for Knott's Scary Farm. Screaming, laughing, crying tears of joy (or terror)! Sponsor New Roads School: Education for an Ever-changing World Discover New Roads School, a K–12 progressive school in Santa Monica preparing students for college and lives well-lived. At New Roads, academic depth meets curiosity, creativity, and connection in a community as vibrant and diverse as Los Angeles itself. Students become independent and critical thinkers and innovators ready to navigate an ever-changing world with resilience and purpose. They know themselves, pursue their own paths, and put their gifts to work for the greater good. Come see New Roads in action. Join us for an admissions Open House on October 18th or November 15th. Visit newroads.org to learn more and to RSVP.  Learn More In Other News Immersion is the duo of Malka Spigel and Colin Newman, best known for their work with the groundbreaking post-punk bands Minimal Compact and Wire. Their work has always embraced a diverse approach, which you’ll hear in their new album What Is Lost Will Return, and this October, they’re bringing that spirit of musical discovery to KCRW as our Resident DJs. Good Food contributor Khushbu Shah scoured the city for the best Indian lunch buffets, so you can find one of the tastiest and most generous deals in town. The chicken tikka masala awaits! Download the KCRW App     KCRW 1900 Pico Blvd.  Santa Monica, CA 90405  You received this email because you are subscribed to KCRW Insider from KCRW. Update your email preferences to choose the types of emails you receive. Unsubscribe from all future emails. | | --- |