Susan Payne on KCRW
More from KCRW
Could new Trump presidency turn OC into a GOP hotbed?
PoliticsDonald Trump has never won Orange County, but new Republican leadership hopes to turn a purple region into a GOP stronghold.
Local Ukrainians voice fear, dismay as Trump weakens support
PoliticsAt a rally in Beverly Hills, local Ukrainians and their supporters gathered to voice opposition to President Trump’s politics regarding Russia and Ukraine.
NPR Live Special Coverage: President addresses Congress
PoliticsNPR's Live Special Coverage of Trump’s address will begin at 6 PM PT.
Assassinating the Myths of Healthcare
Health & WellnessMuch needed attention has been brought upon the for-profit health insurance industry in the wake of the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Fentanyl grips MacArthur Park as officials talk cleanup
LawLocals are frustrated as scenes of open drug use and misery play out day and night in a central LA park. Officials pledge outreach and cleanup.
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.
Can Americans trust justice and national security amid Trump transition?
PoliticsWill Donald Trump reduce U.S. interventionism? Did President Biden open a can of worms by pardoning his son Hunter? Plus, KCRW looks at what justice means post-election.
Trump muddies disaster responses with theories of his own
PoliticsDonald Trump bashed DEI policies in response to a tragic plane crash. He’s bucked heads with LA’s mayor over the wildfires. Is now the time to focus on policy?
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.