Evan Sernoffsky

KCRW reacts to the mishandling of White House war plans. Donald Trump takes center stage in Canada’s snap election. Will any excuse for tariffs make sense?

Spectators gather by the hundreds at T-Boy Wrestling, where trans men turn a community center into WrestleMania.

Nothing says “Los Angeles lifestyle” quite like a house in the hills. For one couple, the appeal is enough to make rebuilding a certainty in spite of the fire risk.

For 25 years, the Debbie Allen Dance Academy in Los Angeles has inspired generations of young talent in Hollywood.

Irish rock band U2 held an impromptu performance on a rooftop in Downtown Los Angeles 38 years ago.

Were the April special elections a win for Democrats? How will Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs affect American consumers? Plus, KCRW discusses the feasibility of a third Trump term.

The arrest of a student protester raises questions on free speech. Is the White House picking which speech is illegal, or are they enforcing anti-discrimination laws?

Did President Trump defy court orders with deportation flights? Can Democrats recover from historically low polling? Plus, KCRW examines The Kennedy Center culture wars.

Donald Trump flexed presidential powers during his address to Congress. But did punishing Ukraine weaken America’s image? Plus, KCRW analyzes how Democrats could gain influence.