Matt Pakucko

Much needed attention has been brought upon the for-profit health insurance industry in the wake of the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

LA saw big changes to its food scene in 2024, including historic restaurant closures and new legislation that passed for fast food workers.

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.

Philanthropy has enabled several expensive private medical schools to offer all students free tuition. Has this changed the practice of medicine?

The Franklin Fire erupted on Monday night, and thousands of residents are under mandatory evacuation orders. The flames jumped PCH near Malibu Canyon Rd., threatening Malibu Pier.

Threatened by the Franklin Fire, Pepperdine University Professor Joel Johnson says his wife’s quick thinking and a baby monitor powering off helped them evacuate in less than an hour.

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes actor John David Washington who’s starring in the film adaptation of the August Wilson play The Piano Lesson, directed by his brother,…

The diversity of UCLA’s student body is growing after the U.S. Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling.

One way to prepare for the next natural disaster is to build relationships with neighbors, advises the LA Emergency Preparedness Foundation.