Bobby Shriver

As Press Play takes a break for the holidays and wrap up 2024, we listen back to a few of our favorite interviews of the year.

Ukraine fired the 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.

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?

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.

Syrian rebels have taken Damascus. Their leader says he will protect minorities. What does the future look like in the war-torn state?

Despite ongoing concern about teen internet use, young people are online as much as ever.

Should the U.S. worry about post-Assad Syria? What’s behind the support for the man who fatally shot UHC’s CEO? Plus, KCRW discusses how sports fandom crossed into politics.

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?

LA's status as the entertainment capital of the world is under threat, as more production companies leave for cheaper locations.