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NewsA ‘super’ El Niño could wreak havoc on CA marine ecosystem
Ocean temperatures have been rising for years. Now, the naturally-occurring weather pattern known as El Niño could make the Pacific Ocean even hotter.
NewsRestaurant critics explain how they stay healthy
When eating is your job, how do you know you’ve had enough?
NewsNext El Niño could be one of the strongest on record
It's not just hype, climate scientists warn.
CaliforniaCalifornia offers its own EV rebates
Eligible Californians can receive up to $3,500 when buying a new electric vehicle under the state program.
NewsForget the store. Foragers find food in nature.
Local foragers scavenge for food right in LA's back yards, parks and wild spaces.
NewsShould Dodgers players skip a White House visit?
Some players and fans want the Dodgers to stay home to push back against President Trump's immigration policies.
NewsMusic stardom at L.A. Phil leads to true harmony on Skid Row
In his memoir, acclaimed violinist Vijay Gupta chronicles his journey from child prodigy to finding his musical voice.
NewsHalf a million sterile mosquitoes might save the SGV
San Gabriel Valley’s Mosquito and Vector Control is releasing thousands of sterile mosquitoes every week this summer to stave off an invasive species.
NewsIs this L.A.'s most dangerous weekend trip?
The farthest of the Channel Islands is a biodiversity paradise. You just have to brave rough seas and shark-infested waters to get there.
NewsOfficials crack down on "living room" style beach tents
Some beach towns want to stop people from setting up elaborate beach canopies.
NewsLight and Space: A Curator’s Love Letter to L.A.
"California Light and Space (The 21st Century Version)" at David Zwirner Gallery allows you to tour LA without the angst of driving.
NewsInglewood's battle between big money, local government
Inglewood and the development company behind SoFi Stadium have enjoyed a mutually-beneficial relationship until recently. Now there are lawsuits.
NewsAs nation celebrates 250 years, LA feels pride & anxiety
Angelenos tell KCRW how they feel about America as they get ready to celebrate the sesquicentennial.
TransportationOpen date for LAX 'People mover’ keeps rolling forward
The opening of LAX’s SkyLink is delayed yet again. UCLA’s Jacob Wasserman explains why the finish line keeps moving.
NewsWhere will he go? Lebron James leaving Lakers
The NBA superstar is entering his 24th NBA season.
NewsThe referendum on tech is here, says LAUSD’s Nick Melvoin
LAUSD board member Nick Melvoin authored a proposal to limit screentime in the classroom. It takes effect in August.
NewsJudge orders Huntington Beach to use ranked-choice voting
The city is set to overhaul its voting system for city council elections.
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Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Host Madeleine Brand looks at news, culture and emerging trends through the lens of Los Angeles.
NewsEastsiders enraged as charred, rotting food stinks up Boyle Heights
Plus, comedian Guy Branum presents history in a digestible manner with his Instagram series “What The Old Gays Remember,” our weekend film reviews, and Evan Kleiman on where to get LA’s best granola.
NewsWhat’s behind the Los Angeles Zoo’s doom loop
Plus, the House votes to make Daylight Saving Time permanent, LA’s push to bring back more public bathrooms, and an argument for teaching the Bible as literature in public schools.
NewsAngry voters. Corrupt leaders. Shakespeare’s ‘Coriolanus’ feels like a modern tragedy
Plus, President Trump’s former personal attorney is up for confirmation as attorney general. And Israel has lost the Democratic Party. Even centrist Rahm Emanuel questions unconditional U.S. support.
NewsWhat happens when a quarter of Congress is over 70
Plus, a big federal housing bill quietly became law despite the president’s objections, the Sklar Brothers handicap this week’s World Cup semifinals, and summer music courtesy of our new DJ Olive Kimoto.
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How Should Lawmakers Balance Privacy and Transparency About Their Health?
Senator Mitch McConnell returned to the public eye after a weeks-long absence and after rumors about his health spread. What do politicians owe the public when they’re ailing or aging, and should they be expected to trade privacy for transparency with the people they represent?
By Mike Madrid • • 1h 0m Listen
Graham Platner Drops Out In Maine Senate Race
How did Graham Platner’s Senate campaign get so far despite the problems with his past? Plus, Trump embraces the image that he can get what he wants, even if it seems like corruption.
By David Greene • • 1h 0m Listen
No, The Supreme Court Didn’t Make Trump Unilaterally More Powerful
Some say the Supreme Court gave the president unprecedented levels of power this term, but it’s way more complex than that. We look at how the justices redefined the powers of the presidency.By David Greene • • 1h 0m Listen
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