Politics

“Porcelain War” is a new documentary that vividly portrays the lives of civilians-turned-soldiers on and off Ukraine’s battlefield against Russia.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a 60-day ceasefire after more than a year of costly fighting. Previous truces between the sides didn’t last. Will this one?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

In addition to China, President-elect Trump proposed new tariffs on Canada and Mexico. Will he carry through with them, or is it a negotiating tactic?

Unfriendly neighbor? Trump’s tariff proposals on Canada and Mexico

In addition to China, President-elect Trump proposed new tariffs on Canada and Mexico. Will he carry through with them, or is it a negotiating tactic?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Palm Springs City Council has voted to pay $5.9 million in reparations for Section 14 descendants, addressing the painful legacy of displaced Black and Latino families.

Palm Springs approves landmark reparations package, confronts injustices

The Palm Springs City Council has voted to pay $5.9 million in reparations for Section 14 descendants, addressing the painful legacy of displaced Black and Latino families.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) has introduced legislation to ban trans people from using bathrooms that correspond with their gender identity while on federal property.

Legality of federal bathroom bills, Jack Smith asks to dismiss Trump cases

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) has introduced legislation to ban trans people from using bathrooms that correspond with their gender identity while on federal property.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Young progressives with Chispa rallied Latino voters for Democrat Derek Tran in OC’s 45th District, a race that hasn’t been called.

Overlooked voters could sway close OC race, thanks to nonprofit

Young progressives with Chispa rallied Latino voters for Democrat Derek Tran in OC’s 45th District, a race that hasn’t been called.

from KCRW Features

Gaza today symbolizes nothing but death, destruction and oppression.

Juan Cole: The antidote to Israeli propaganda

Gaza today symbolizes nothing but death, destruction and oppression.

from Scheer Intelligence

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.

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.

from Left, Right & Center

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.

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.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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.

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.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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.

‘Operation Wetback’ inspires Trump’s plan for mass deportations

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.

City of LA only spent half of its $1.3 billion homelessness budget. Why?

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.

LA immigrant groups are prepping to fight Trump’s mass deportations

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.

What’s Ukraine’s endgame under second Trump presidency?

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

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.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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.

from KCRW Features

The election came and went, and despite Democrats’ heavy emphasis on abortion rights, the election of Donald Trump makes it clear that the rights of women across the country are in…

Dr. Warren Hern: Abortion in the age of unreason

The election came and went, and despite Democrats’ heavy emphasis on abortion rights, the election of Donald Trump makes it clear that the rights of women across the country are in…

from Scheer Intelligence

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?

from Left, Right & Center