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Behind those 'WE BUY SOULS' signs you’ve seen all over town
The artist who posted the signs now has an art exhibit that explores capitalism, religion, and the toll these systems take on our souls.
O.C. students in red districts protest ICE
Hundreds of high schoolers held walkouts recently in conservative cities.
Central Library unveils a peek at the L.A. of 1925
The Los Angeles Central Library's time capsule contained a scrapbook, coins, old newspapers in multiple languages and an even older time capsule from 1881.
South LA eatery returns with a speakeasy twist
Harun Coffee in Leimert Park is back, complete with live music and entertainment.
Senator Schiff says Dems want ICE to "follow the law"
Senate Dems have power "when they require 60 votes ... basically, government funding bills," Sen. Adam Schiff tells KCRW. So "this is when we have leverage."
Press Play with Madeleine Brand
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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.
NewsLAPD won’t enforce ICE mask ban. Is it legal?
Plus, the latest Epstein files include LA28 chairman Casey Wasserman, LA County reports two measles cases as an outbreak surges in South Carolina, and how to create music kids and their parents will like.
NewsEvan Kleiman on the meme’d, maligned, and misunderstood bay leaf
Plus, the prospects of President Trump’s Board of Peace running Gaza, our weekend film reviews, and the behind-the-scenes studio machinations of the new Melania Trump "documentary."
NewsWriter George Saunders on death, morality, and ruining our planet
Plus, how California lawmakers are responding to federal immigration enforcement tactics, why fentanyl overdose deaths suddenly declined in 2023, and why a $1,500 per person dinner sold out in minutes.
News‘Sinners’ nabs record 16 Oscar noms. Has horror finally found respect?
Plus, how the narrative about ICE is shaped by cell phone videos from both protesters and agents, President Trump turns his eyes to Cuba, and a dispatch from the Sundance Film Festival.
Left, Right & Center
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Will changes to ICE operations in Minneapolis be enough?
Tom Homan promised improvements to ICE operations in Minneapolis. Will it shift the country’s attitude on immigration enforcement?
By David Greene • • 50m Listen
Trump threatens Greenland… then pulls back
President Trump eases up his pursuit of Greenland. What stood out in the first year of Trump 2.0? Plus, unpacking the White House’s social media presence.
By McKay Coppins • • 50m Listen
Trump threatens to enact Insurrection Act in Minnesota
Protestors in Minneapolis clash with ICE agents after the killing of Renee Good. Plus, the president tries to flex his power at home and abroad.
By David Greene • • 50m Listen
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