KCRW is an award-winning public radio station and flagship NPR affiliate based in Santa Monica, California. A service of Santa Monica College, KCRW has served Southern California and beyond for more than 40 years through innovative news, music, arts and culture programming, as well as in-person events. Inspired by the spirit of Los Angeles, KCRW strives to connect our diverse communities of listeners through trusted and representative programming. Our work is driven by our steadfast commitment to ethics and integrity, and our content features varied perspectives to create a nuanced understanding of the world around us. We address our listeners’ passions and curiosities with original content distributed through cutting-edge platforms, all while celebrating the relationship-building power of terrestrial radio.