Kendall Thomas on KCRW
More from KCRW
Who Belongs on Black Hollywood’s Mount Rushmore?
EntertainmentIt’s Black History Month, and Sam is doing something a little different: building a Black Hollywood Mount Rushmore!
What do Trump immigration crackdowns mean for OC?
Orange CountyTrump’s latest ICE orders give Orange County officials the choice to either collaborate or distance themselves from federal immigration enforcement.
Altadena’s historic Black community is determined to rebuild
WildfiresThe Eaton Fire has devastated communities throughout Altadena, including many Black homeowners who have been there for generations.
Immigrant kids to get stronger protections in OC
Orange CountyAmid the Trump administration’s ramped-up efforts to deport undocumented immigrants, the Orange County Board of Supervisors voted to strengthen protections for children whose parents…
ENCORE: ‘Sing Sing’ director Greg Kwedar models pay equity; This Week’s Banter: Hollywood turns on LA Mayor Karen Bass
EntertainmentHollywood responds to a perceived lack of urgency from Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, a new twist develops in the Blake Lively/Justin Baldoni feud, and Donald Trump is unhappy with…
The Black Utopians; vision, history, and legacy
Race & EthnicityUtopian vision and how it influenced Black thinkers and leaders in the 1960s is discussed by sociologist Ruha Benjamin and author Aaron Robertson.
Why does 2025 feel a lot like 1981?
PoliticsWill the Senate defer to Trump on Cabinet nominees? Why does the transition to Trump’s second term feel familiar? KCRW looks at what’s ahead for 2025.
Has the noise of Trump’s first month covered up a lack of sound policy?
PoliticsWhich news headlines are worth the worry? If Democrats want to raise the alarms on Trump, they’ll have to communicate. Plus, KCRW takes listener questions.
It’s all kicking off with China
PoliticsTariffs, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, electric cars: there is much to be said about the evolving relationship between China and the United States.