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Small business owners and renters are trying to prevent demolition of their Boyle Heights building — by arguing that solving the housing crisis shouldn’t worsen gentrification.

Small business owners and renters are trying to prevent demolition of their Boyle Heights building — by arguing that solving the housing crisis shouldn’t worsen gentrification.

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Comcast looks to part ways with most cable channels (but not Bravo)

Comcast’s cable channel shake up could have industry wide ripple effects. Plus, Donna Langley is promoted to Chairman of NBCUniversal Entertainment.

Voters feel less polarized post-Trump win, unlike divided Democratic Party

New polling shows Americans feel less divided post-election. Can Donald Trump “end all wars” this term? Plus, KCRW analyzes the future of the progressive agenda.

Christian zionists could sway US policy in Middle East

Mike Huckabee and Pete Hegseth, Trump’s picks for ambassador to Israel and defense secretary, have strong pro-Israel views that may trace back to the Bible.

COP is ‘a joke,’ climate activists are desperate

The annual conference fails to deliver, and activists have turned to defacing priceless paintings to raise the alarm. The fight to save the planet is flagging.

For nearly a decade, President-elect Trump has praised a 1954 program known as “Operation Wetback.” Now he’s proposing using the U.S. military to carry out larger mass deportations.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

A new LA City controller audit has found that less than $600 million was spent to fight homelessness in the last fiscal year.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

President-elect Donald Trump says he’ll declare a national emergency on immigration and use the military to carry out mass deportations.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Ukraine fired its first U.S.-supplied long-range missiles at Russia, which has threatened a potential nuclear response. The dynamics of the war will likely change under Trump.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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Spatulas and other utensils made from black plastic are potentially toxic to human health, even more so than regular plastic items, researchers say.

Black plastic is particularly bad for you — throw out those spatulas

Spatulas and other utensils made from black plastic are potentially toxic to human health, even more so than regular plastic items, researchers say.

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Post-election claims of voter fraud, amplified by Republican leaders, continues on the right. Some on the left are also making claims online.

The left is now spreading conspiracy theories about 2024 election

Post-election claims of voter fraud, amplified by Republican leaders, continues on the right. Some on the left are also making claims online.

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President-elect Trump has suggested bypassing the Senate’s constitutional role providing “Advice and Consent” — to quickly install his Cabinet secretaries.

Trump floats ‘recess appointments’ to install Cabinet secretaries

President-elect Trump has suggested bypassing the Senate’s constitutional role providing “Advice and Consent” — to quickly install his Cabinet secretaries.

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The number 47 is sacrosanct for Pomona alumni, who revere it as part of campus tradition. But what are the political implications of wearing 47 during Trump’s second presidency?

Pomona College’s sacred ‘47’ brings new meaning amid Trump victory

The number 47 is sacrosanct for Pomona alumni, who revere it as part of campus tradition. But what are the political implications of wearing 47 during Trump’s second presidency?

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The Anaheim City Council postponed their vote on a proposed ordinance to set a $50 limit for gifts to council members.

Anaheim failed to pass $50 limit on lobbying gifts to city officials

The Anaheim City Council postponed their vote on a proposed ordinance to set a $50 limit for gifts to council members.

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With an upswing in Disney+ subscribers, big reported profits, and a potential new CEO — everything seems to be coming up Disney.

Disney snags new subscribers + an outsider enters the CEO succession chat

With an upswing in Disney+ subscribers, big reported profits, and a potential new CEO — everything seems to be coming up Disney.

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Having eaten his way around China, Michael Zee recreates breakfast favorites at home.

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Having eaten his way around China, Michael Zee recreates breakfast favorites at home.

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KCRW examines Donald Trump’s cabinet picks. Is the GOP misreading an immigration “mandate” from voters? Plus, is America just not ready for a woman president?

What does Trump stand to gain from appointing Matt Gaetz for AG?

KCRW examines Donald Trump’s cabinet picks. Is the GOP misreading an immigration “mandate” from voters? Plus, is America just not ready for a woman president?

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President-elect Trump has nominated former Florida Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz to lead the Department of Justice, the most notable in a string of controversial Cabinet picks.

Lack of experience ‘a feature, not a bug’ of Trump’s Cabinet picks

President-elect Trump has nominated former Florida Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz to lead the Department of Justice, the most notable in a string of controversial Cabinet picks.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Republicans now control the White House, Senate, and the House of Representatives. Two grassroots Democrats offer their advice on how to move forward.

What should the future of the Democratic Party be?

Republicans now control the White House, Senate, and the House of Representatives. Two grassroots Democrats offer their advice on how to move forward.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

A 1.3 mile stretch of Crenshaw Boulevard is supposed to be a future hub of Black arts and culture in LA. Residents are torn over what it’ll do to the neighborhood’s legacy and future.

Destination Crenshaw: A new cultural hub or an erasure of Black culture?

A 1.3 mile stretch of Crenshaw Boulevard is supposed to be a future hub of Black arts and culture in LA. Residents are torn over what it’ll do to the neighborhood’s legacy and future.

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California’s 2024 election results show a political shift to the right. Support for President-elect Trump has risen since 2020 and voters have approved tough-on-crime measures.

What’s behind California’s shift to the right this election season?

California’s 2024 election results show a political shift to the right. Support for President-elect Trump has risen since 2020 and voters have approved tough-on-crime measures.

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On Tuesday, President-elect Trump made good on a campaign promise to appoint Elon Musk head of what’ll be known as the Department of Government Efficiency — or “ DOGE .”

What Elon Musk stands to gain as Trump’s government efficiency czar

On Tuesday, President-elect Trump made good on a campaign promise to appoint Elon Musk head of what’ll be known as the Department of Government Efficiency — or “ DOGE .”

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Today, about one-third of office space in downtown LA sits empty. It’s a far cry from the once-booming real estate market in the city’s urban core. Why?

Downtown LA’s downturn: What’s behind the business exodus?

Today, about one-third of office space in downtown LA sits empty. It’s a far cry from the once-booming real estate market in the city’s urban core. Why?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand