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KCRW Cuts 10% Staff Amid Funding Challenges and Restructuring

10/21/2025

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KCRW, a California-based NPR affiliate, laid off 10% of staff due to federal funding cuts.
DJs Jason Kramer, Jeremy Sole, and José Galván confirmed their departures at KCRW on social media.
KCRW President Jennifer Ferro said the restructuring aims to adapt to new media consumption trends and budget challenges.
Elvis Mitchell's interview series will move into Weekend Edition as part of the programming changes.

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Story summary

KCRW, a California-based NPR affiliate, laid off 10% of staff due to federal funding cuts.
DJs Jason Kramer, Jeremy Sole, and José Galván confirmed their departures at KCRW on social media.
KCRW President Jennifer Ferro said the restructuring aims to adapt to new media consumption trends and budget challenges.
Elvis Mitchell's interview series will move into Weekend Edition as part of the programming changes.