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On Thursday, March 7, President Biden will deliver the State of the Union address to a Joint Session of Congress. Tune into KCRW to follow along NPR's live coverage at 6 p.m. PST.

It’s primary day here in California and more than a dozen other states.

NPR News provides live special coverage of the 2024 South Carolina Republican presidential primary.

Join KCRW and NPR as the Supreme Courts hears arguments over the Colorado State Supreme Court's decision to disqualify former President Donald Trump from the state's primary ballot.

New Hampshire holds its "first in the nation" primary election this coming Tuesday, January 23.

Monday, January 15, the Iowa Democratic and Republican parties hold the first presidential nominating contest of 2024.

President Biden is expected to speak shortly on the conflict in the Middle East. You can hear his remarks live here on KCRW and the KCRW app at 10.

Tune into KCRW at 1pm PST for "NPR Special Coverage - Trump federal arraignment."

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from KCRW Features

Despite tense moments between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel demonstrators at UCLA over the weekend, school administrators and police stayed mostly out of it.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

USC journalism professor Sandy Tolan talks about what he witnessed when visiting Gaza protest encampments on campus. He also responds to the commencement cancellation.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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A day after Gaza protests erupted on campus, USC students are disappointed to learn that May 10’s main stage commencement ceremony is canceled.

USC nixes graduation after campus protests against Israel

A day after Gaza protests erupted on campus, USC students are disappointed to learn that May 10’s main stage commencement ceremony is canceled.

from KCRW Features

Hundreds of demonstrators have been arrested nationwide amid protests on college campuses.

When are universities legally allowed to shut down protests?

Hundreds of demonstrators have been arrested nationwide amid protests on college campuses.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

USC journalism professor Sandy Tolan talks about what he witnessed when visiting Gaza protest encampments on campus. He also responds to the commencement cancellation.

USC professor and UCLA student journalist talk campus protests

USC journalism professor Sandy Tolan talks about what he witnessed when visiting Gaza protest encampments on campus. He also responds to the commencement cancellation.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

In a shocking turn of events, the New York state Appeals Court has overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction. What led to the ruling?

Harvey Weinstein rape conviction overturned by NY appeals court

In a shocking turn of events, the New York state Appeals Court has overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction. What led to the ruling?

from The Business

Will the GOP be more unified following the passage of a new foreign aid bill? What could shifts in support for RFK mean for the election?

Will fractured GOP heal after a fight over Ukraine aid?

Will the GOP be more unified following the passage of a new foreign aid bill? What could shifts in support for RFK mean for the election?

from Left, Right & Center

A New York appeals court has overturned the rape conviction against Harvey Weinstein, saying a judge mistakenly allowed women who were not part of the charges to testify that the…

Weinstein’s conviction is thrown out in NY. What about his CA conviction?

A New York appeals court has overturned the rape conviction against Harvey Weinstein, saying a judge mistakenly allowed women who were not part of the charges to testify that the…

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Supreme Court justices grant that presidents have some immunity when it comes to prosecution, but differ in how much and when it applies.

How much immunity do presidents have? SCOTUS hears oral arguments

The Supreme Court justices grant that presidents have some immunity when it comes to prosecution, but differ in how much and when it applies.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Critics review the latest film releases: “Challengers,” “Uncropped,” “Egoist,” and “Alien” (re-release).

‘Challengers’: Characters drive the thrilling sports drama, says critic

Critics review the latest film releases: “Challengers,” “Uncropped,” “Egoist,” and “Alien” (re-release).

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand