Overview

LARB Radio Hour Every Thursday at 2:00 PM on KPFK 90.7 FM, LARB Radio Hour opens up the world of books, ideas, and urgent conversation from right here in Los Angeles. Hosts Medaya Ocher, Eric Newman, and Kate Wolf—editors at the Los Angeles Review of Books—invite you into candid, searching dialogues with writers, artists, and cultural thinkers shaping today and tomorrow. Each episode is a fresh take: fiction, poetry, philosophy, politics, and creative voices that push boundaries and ask the questions mainstream media misses.

This isn't just literary talk—it's a space for critical ideas and emerging voices to challenge, inspire, and move us forward, grounded in the realities of one of the world's most dynamic cities. If you care about culture, justice, and the power of art to spark change, tune in for stories and perspectives that dig deep—always smart, surprising, and fiercely local.

History & Legacy

Since 2016, LARB Radio Hour has served as a vital platform for writers, artists, and thinkers shaping Los Angeles's cultural landscape. Emerging from the Los Angeles Review of Books, the show has built a reputation for in-depth, wide-ranging interviews and timely conversations—spotlighting not only established voices but also amplifying emerging talents and underrepresented perspectives. Through its blend of literature, politics, and the arts, LARB Radio Hour has fostered space for dialogue and community, engaging listeners in critical questions often overlooked by mainstream media. Its commitment to intellectual curiosity and local storytelling has made it a trusted resource for anyone interested in the forces transforming both the city and the wider world.

Hosts

Medaya Ocher

Medaya Ocher brings sharp insight and genuine warmth to every conversation, connecting L.A.'s creative scene through bold, searching interviews.

Eric Newman

What's On Now

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  Something's Happening B Hour 3

  5:00am - 6:00am

  Final hour of Somethings Happening Tue-Fri

Upcoming Events

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  Rhythm Tribe: A Neo Soul Latin Fusion Band Live At Catalina Jazz Club January 4, 2026 Jan 4, 2026 at Catalina Jazz Club
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  ICUJP Presents Close Guantanamo Rally January 11, 2026 Wilshire/Westwood Federal Building Jan 11, 2026 at Westwood Federal Building
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  Seth Parker Woods, Julia Bullock and Conor Hanick From Ordinary Things - January 15, 2026 The Nimoy Jan 15, 2026 at The Nimoy

Program Schedule

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  QR Code

  6:00am - 7:00am

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  Democracy Now!

  7:00am - 8:00am

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  Law & Disorder with Cat Brooks

  8:00am - 9:00am

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  Thom Hartmann

  9:00am - 10:00am

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