KCRW was founded in 1945 to train servicemen returning from World War II in the then-new technology of FM broadcasting. The call letters stand for College Radio Workshop, reflecting its origins as a training ground for radio professionals. The station was established at Santa Monica College, making it the second community college to own a public radio station. Today, KCRW is owned and operated by Santa Monica College as a non-profit, non-commercial educational radio station, with additional support from the KCRW Foundation.KCRW, based in Santa Monica, California, covers a wide range of content including local and national news, politics, culture, and music. As an NPR affiliate, it broadcasts popular programs like Morning Edition and All Things Considered, while also producing original content such as "Press Play with Madeleine Brand" and "Greater LA with Steve Chiotakis". The station is particularly known for its eclectic music programming, including the influential show "Morning Becomes Eclectic". KCRW serves the Greater Los Angeles area and beyond through various broadcast frequencies and online streaming.**One interesting fact**: KCRW has a unique feature called "Today's Top Tune," which offers a free daily downloadable song, allowing listeners to discover new music and expand their musical horizons every day.