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NewsCan the Dodgers Threepeat?
The host of the "Dodger Blue Dream" podcast summarizes this historic season and explains what the Dodgers are up against as they try for a third World Series win.
NewsHe collected every library card in California.
After a difficult 2025, Edwin Zuniga decided to do something fun: take a road trip across California to amass a collection of library cards.
NewsWill a strong El Niño derail the Pacific Surfliner?
The rail line had to close this summer due to heavy waves and erosion.
NewsL.A.'s backyard coffeehouses are all the buzz
An L.A. County program that makes it easy to sell food and drink from your personal kitchen has micro-cafés bubbling up like foam on a cappuccino.
NewsWill news helicopters always be L.A.'s "eye-in-the-sky"?
Drones have great cameras, and they're cheaper than helicopters. But the technology has significant limitations.
NewsTwin brothers search for dad they never met in new podcast
In “Reaching Out,” the twins’ search for their father forces them to confront the distances in their existing relationships and the stories we tell ourselves.
NewsHuntington Beach MAGA City Council faces Democratic momentum
All the members of Huntington Beach's council are aligned with Trump. Now Democrats hope to reclaim the symbolic prize.
NewsL.A. reacts to new fire safety rules on plants next to homes
'Zone Zero' regulations are less draconian than first proposed, but still will require pruning. Not everyone thinks they'll prevent the spread of fire.
NewsHeated opposition to a Santa Ana skyscraper
Santa Ana residents are pushing back against a proposal for what could be Orange County’s tallest building.
NewsGet ready to vote for Insurance Commissioner
California voters will choose one of two Democrats with different approaches to the job. KQED's Marisa Lagos gives an overview.
NewsArtists using AI say their work is still 'art'
Artists in residence at LA's new AI museum Dataland grapple with how to use the tool while preserving the humanity in their art.
NewsLandfill disaster law could help suffering L.A. County town
A chemical reaction has burned underneath the Chiquita Canyon Landfill for years. Nearby Val Verde may get help, but damage has already been done.
NewsA film festival showcases Compton's creative energy
The Compton Hub City International Film Festival is celebrating its third year.
NewsThe ongoing shrinkage of Orange County's coastline
Are beach cities prepared for the El Niño to come?
NewsL.A. considers new protections for mom-and-pop businesses
LA's small businesses have few protections against rent hikes and evictions. Now, both LA city and county are working on measures to change that.
News"I miss her every day." SoCal father remembers 9/11
Tom Frost isn't letting the world forget his late daughter Lisa Frost.
NewsSoCal leads the U.S. in Catholic conversions. Why?
A recent survey shows that the Los Angeles Archdiocese has seen a more than 50% increase in converts this year compared with 2025.
NewsSouth Pasadena drops Flock – but not AI street cameras
South Pasadena was the first city in LA County to cancel a Flock contract. Now the city is looking for alternatives.
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Host Madeleine Brand looks at news, culture and emerging trends through the lens of Los Angeles.
NewsThe Strokes were supposed to save rock ‘n’ roll. They didn’t
Plus, the Supreme Court is back in session and justices will decide if Boulder, Colorado can sue companies for climate disasters. And how surveillance culture makes it harder to hook up in your car.
NewsRecapping the final (and only) Becerra-Hilton debate
Plus, our weekend film reviews, and a pro’s guide to going out in LA when you have a toddler.
NewsBass and Raman’s differing views on Israel’s war in Gaza
Plus, filmmaker John Wilson's new documentary about the history of concrete has a lot under its surface. And KCRW’s LeRoy Downs stops by to discuss jazz saxophonist John Coltrane, who was born 100 years ago this month.
News'You don’t need to learn everything' to win on Jeopardy!
Plus, an LA artist receives the MacArthur Foundation’s “genius grant,” and Angelenos screen their home videotapes on VHS for the first time with the help of T.A.P.E. Collective.
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Trump Runs Midterm Ads About Himself Fighting America’s “Enemies”
Affordability is driving many midterm voters’ choices, but new Trump ads – paid for by the government – warn Americans that we’re in “final battle.” But with who, and is it propaganda for your vote?
By David Greene • • 1h 0m Listen
Trump’s Media Ban Threatens The First Amendment
President Trump is at war with the press after he tried to ban three news outlets from the White House. When the president doesn’t like how he’s being covered, is he going too far to control the message?By David Greene • • 1h 0m Listen
Pressure Builds To Regulate AI Before It’s Too Late
AI is the future, but whether that future is bright or dystopian might depend on lawmakers. Top AI execs recently said they actually want guardrails for their industry. Trump and others said no, you need free rein.By David Greene • • 1h 0m Listen
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