

The Treatment
KCRW
The Treatment is a compelling listen to the vital conversations about the catalysts of creative inspiration. Following some of the most interesting, influential, and crossover creators in the world of entertainment, fashion, sports, and the arts, we hear from tastemakers who are the very fabric that forms popular culture.
Episodes
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Aug 22, 2018 • 30min
Chris Weitz: 'Operation Finale'
Director Chris Weitz hits on a topic very close to home in "Operation Finale".

Aug 15, 2018 • 30min
Marc Forster: ‘Christopher Robin’
Director Marc Forster revisits childhood escapism in “Christopher Robin”.

Aug 8, 2018 • 30min
Susanna Fogel: 'The Spy Who Dumped Me'
Director Susanna Fogel starts the conversation of women in Hollywood with her film “The Spy Who Dumped Me”.

Aug 1, 2018 • 30min
Daryl Wein: ‘Blueprint’
“Blueprint” director Daryl Wein discusses filmmaking from an African American perspective as a white filmmaker.

Jul 25, 2018 • 30min
Daveed Diggs & Rafael Casal: ‘Blindspotting’
Stars of ‘Blindspotting’ Daveed Diggs & Rafael Casal discuss their love letter to Oakland.

Jul 18, 2018 • 30min
Gus Van Sant: ‘Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far On Foot’
Director Gus Van Sant discusses his meticulous comedic casting in ‘Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far On Foot.’

Jul 11, 2018 • 30min
Boots Riley: 'Sorry To Bother You'
Activist and first time director Boots Riley talks fighting status quo in sci-fi comedy 'Sorry To Bother You.'

Jun 27, 2018 • 30min
Louie Anderson: 'Hey Mom'
Comedian Louie Anderson channels his mother in his new book, Hey Mom.

Jun 20, 2018 • 30min
Brad Bird: “Incredibles 2”
Director Brad Bird talks the evolution of animation and the long-awaited “Incredibles 2."

Jun 13, 2018 • 30min
Jordan Klepper: 'The Opposition'
Political comedian Jordan Klepper explores himself as a character while hosting “The Opposition."