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Critics review the latest film releases: “Heretic,” “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” “Christmas Eve in Miller's Point,” and “Small Things Like These.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Hobbyists and nostalgia chasers are coming back to film photography. Meet the local small business owners keeping up with demand.

from KCRW Features

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‘Martha’ dives into the rise, fall, and return of Martha Stewart

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?

Trans rights advocates are bracing for potential challenges as President-elect Donald Trump hints at policies that could threaten the community’s rights.

Trans rights at risk: Advocates brace for Trump policies

Trans rights advocates are bracing for potential challenges as President-elect Donald Trump hints at policies that could threaten the community’s rights.

Postcards from PST: Ron Finley on DIY gardening

While election day is over, votes are still being counted in Orange County. Currently Vice-President Kamala Harris is leading Donald Trump in Orange County.

Donald Trump to lose Orange County for third time

While election day is over, votes are still being counted in Orange County. Currently Vice-President Kamala Harris is leading Donald Trump in Orange County.

from KCRW Features

Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a special legislative session to “Trump-proof” California.

Newsom promises to “Trump-proof” California. How would that work?

Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a special legislative session to “Trump-proof” California.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Rachel Kushner's latest novel, short-listed for the Booker Prize, explores the relationship between an American spy and the suspected leader of a leftist commune in France.

Rachel Kushner talks “Creation Lake,” up for the Booker Prize

Rachel Kushner's latest novel, short-listed for the Booker Prize, explores the relationship between an American spy and the suspected leader of a leftist commune in France.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Soccer violence in Amsterdam exposes rising anti-Semitism and challenges the city’s Jewish history while reflecting Europe’s changing stance on Israel.

Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv: Clash of identities and cultures

Soccer violence in Amsterdam exposes rising anti-Semitism and challenges the city’s Jewish history while reflecting Europe’s changing stance on Israel.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Lijadu Sisters helped define the Afrobeat sound of 1970s Nigeria at a time when the scene was largely dominated by men.

Nigerian siblings help define Afrobeat sound of the ‘70s

The Lijadu Sisters helped define the Afrobeat sound of 1970s Nigeria at a time when the scene was largely dominated by men.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

KCRW analyzes Donald Trump’s presidential win. Did the Democrats play a losing hand? Plus, what can we expect under the leadership of a conservative government?

Donald Trump’s massive win makes way for red wave

KCRW analyzes Donald Trump’s presidential win. Did the Democrats play a losing hand? Plus, what can we expect under the leadership of a conservative government?

from Left, Right & Center

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he may end wars as a gesture towards Trump, according to NPR. But doing so is complicated for both men.

What will a second Trump term mean for Gaza war and Mideast?

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he may end wars as a gesture towards Trump, according to NPR. But doing so is complicated for both men.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

A majority of women voters cast ballots for Kamala Harris. But Harris did worse among women voters than Joe Biden did in 2020. Why?

Why Harris lost ground with women voters – and Trump made gains

A majority of women voters cast ballots for Kamala Harris. But Harris did worse among women voters than Joe Biden did in 2020. Why?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The war in Ukraine, the future of NATO, and what across-the-board tariffs could mean for Europe’s economy all loom large in a second Trump administration.

Future of NATO, war in Ukraine uncertain in second Trump administration

The war in Ukraine, the future of NATO, and what across-the-board tariffs could mean for Europe’s economy all loom large in a second Trump administration.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Supreme Court’s ruling that past and future presidents are immune from prosecution for official acts could give President-elect Trump wide latitude to wield power.

What Trump’s victory means for his legal troubles

The Supreme Court’s ruling that past and future presidents are immune from prosecution for official acts could give President-elect Trump wide latitude to wield power.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

President-elect Donald Trump appears to be on track to win all seven battleground states and is ahead in the popular vote.

GOP could control House, Senate, presidency — once all votes are tallied

President-elect Donald Trump appears to be on track to win all seven battleground states and is ahead in the popular vote.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

In California, high-profile ballot initiatives passed, like re-criminalizing some theft and drug offenses, and enshrining marriage equality in the state constitution.

CA voters went right on crime, voted against left-leaning incumbents

In California, high-profile ballot initiatives passed, like re-criminalizing some theft and drug offenses, and enshrining marriage equality in the state constitution.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

LA County voters ousted progressive District Attorney George Gascón and approved Measure A. Kevin de León is likely to lose his City Council seat.

LA voters pick Hochman as DA, want to tax themselves to fight homelessness

LA County voters ousted progressive District Attorney George Gascón and approved Measure A. Kevin de León is likely to lose his City Council seat.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Ratings for Nickelodeon and the Disney Channel have plummeted in the last decade. Kids aren’t watching TV the way they used to, or even the shows they used to.

YouTube and streaming have upended Gen Alpha’s TV viewing habits

Ratings for Nickelodeon and the Disney Channel have plummeted in the last decade. Kids aren’t watching TV the way they used to, or even the shows they used to.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Abraham Lincoln’s close friendships with four men may have been sexual relationships too, according to a new documentary called “Lover of Men.”

Was Abraham Lincoln gay?

Abraham Lincoln’s close friendships with four men may have been sexual relationships too, according to a new documentary called “Lover of Men.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Will Americans know, or have a good sense at least, of who our next president will be by the end of the night?

Election night 2024: How presidential candidates could fare

Will Americans know, or have a good sense at least, of who our next president will be by the end of the night?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Polls show a majority of voters are concerned about violence following the election. Officials are monitoring threats and working to safeguard the vote.

Wary election officials take measures to secure the vote

Polls show a majority of voters are concerned about violence following the election. Officials are monitoring threats and working to safeguard the vote.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand