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
Mentioned books
Nov 9, 2021 • 30min
Jeymes Samuel: ‘The Harder They Fall’
Director Jeymes Samuel on the often ignored history of Black cowboys.
Nov 2, 2021 • 30min
Rebecca Hall: ‘Passing’
Director and actor Rebecca Hall on finding the language to understand her family’s complex history
Oct 26, 2021 • 30min
Mia Hansen-Løve: ‘Bergman Island’
Writer and director Mia Hansen-Løve on how cinema saved her life.
Oct 19, 2021 • 30min
Ken Burns: ‘Muhammad Ali’
Director Ken Burns on the beauty and love of Muhammad Ali.
Oct 12, 2021 • 30min
Ry Russo-Young: ‘Nuclear Family’
Ry Russo-Young on the inevitability of her role in her own documentary
Oct 5, 2021 • 30min
Destin Daniel Cretton: “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”
Destin Daniel Cretton on working through personal issues through his films.
Oct 2, 2021 • 30min
David Chase: ‘The Many Saints of Newark’
Writer David Chase on why he keeps coming back to the 1960s
Sep 21, 2021 • 30min
Sandra Oh: ‘The Chair’
Actress Sandra Oh on her characters’ relationship to power.
Sep 14, 2021 • 30min
Haile Gerima: ‘Sankofa’
Director Haile Gerima on learning from his audiences.
Sep 7, 2021 • 30min
Mark Ronson: ‘Watch the Sound’
Music producer Mark Ronson on why we shouldn’t be surprised that Paul McCartney is a fan of Public Enemy
