Sprawling tariffs and special elections could trip up Trump’s momentum
Were the April special elections a win for Democrats? How will Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs affect American consumers? Plus, KCRW discusses the feasibility of a third Trump term.
NYC-based artist duendita ’s new project, a strong desire to survive, is out today. It’s ten tracks birthed and inspired by travels to Berlin and the music scene they fell into there.
The manager of Rafu Bussan in Little Tokyo says she’s been stockpiling goods imported from Japan in preparation for Trump’s tariffs, but she may have to eat costs or raise prices soon.
‘Don’t look at it’: 401k advice to weather tariff chaos
Stocks are in a tailspin following President Trump’s tariffs. Now’s the time to prepare for a possible recession, says personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary.
With cuts to Ivy League and other schools, President Trump tries to reshape higher education. Schools are falling in line, but some professors are fighting back.
5 Songs to Hear This Week: Love Spells, Momma, CMAT
Fall under Love Spells, put Momma’s alt-rock jam “I Want You (Fever)” in rotation, add "Irish Country Pop Superstar" CMAT to your "anthems" playlist, and more.
No vehicle, foreign or domestic, will escape new auto tariffs
New auto tariffs are supposed to be for “foreign” cars and parts, but no U.S.-made vehicle will escape the impact. Detroit’s obsession with big cars won’t help.
Cory Booker and Wisconsin election give Democrats a glimmer of hope
Democrats won a key Wisconsin Supreme Court race. The result is being seen as a rebuke of Elon Musk, who campaigned in the state and spent millions on the GOP candidate.
What’s the model for building starter homes on small LA lots?
UCLA’s cityLAB has launched a design competition where contestants can submit proposals for low-cost, easy-to-build starter homes on vacant city-owned lots.
Remembering actor Val Kilmer’s complicated and charismatic career
Actor Val Kilmer died Tuesday at age 65. His career included both “Top Gun” films, “Batman Forever,” “Heat,” and an iconic performance as Jim Morrison in “The Doors.”
