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Obama on Guantanamo, Drones, Counterterrorism

Today at 11am, President Obama will discuss his plans for Guantánamo, the administration's use of drones, counterterrorism and wiretaps on reporters. more >>

Los Angeles Mayoral Debate

On Tuesday, May 7, Warren Olney moderates a live debate between Eric Garcetti and Wendy Greuel, candidates for mayor of Los Angeles. (2-3pm, repeats 7-8pm) more >>

A Decade at War: Afghanistan, Iraq and Counterinsurgency

What we have learned ten years after the start of the Iraq War? We hear from soldiers on the ground, General McChrystal and experts who debate counterinsurgency. more >>

State of the Union

KCRW will carry President Obama's State of the Union address and the Republican response live on Tuesday, February 12, at 6pm PDT more >>

President Obama on Immigration Reform

President Obama speaks on the need to fix the broken immigration system. Tuesday, January 29 at 12:00pm PDT. more >>

Obama Press Conference

Live coverage of President Obama’s first press conference in eight months. (Wednesday, November 14 at 10:20 PST) more >>

NPR Election Coverage

NPR's special election night coverage, Tuesday, November 6, from 5pm-midnight PST. more >>

KCRW Election Coverage

KCRW's special election coverage begins at 2pm. more >>

Third Presidential Debate: Foreign Policy

Live coverage of the third and final presidential debate between President Barack Obama and his Republican rival, Governor Mitt Romney. Airs Monday, October 22, 6-8pm. more >>

Obama and Romney Meet in Town Hall Face-off

President Barack Obama and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney face off in a town hall forum, Tuesday, October 16, 6-8pm PDT. more >>

Vice Presidential Debate

Live coverage of the debate between Vice President Joe Biden and Republican challenger Paul Ryan, followed by NPR analysis. Airs Thursday, October 11, 6-8pm PDT. more >>

Presidential Debate: Domestic Policy

President Barack Obama and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney face off over the economy, healthcare and the role of government. (October 3, from 6-8pm PDT) more >>

NPR Special Coverage of the Democratic National Convention

NPR presents special live coverage of the Democratic National Convention, including President Barack Obama's address, 7-8pm PDT. more >>

NPR Special Coverage of the Republican National Convention

NPR presents special live coverage of the Republican National Convention, 7-8pm PDT more >>

President Obama from Afghanistan

President Obama in a televised address from Afghanistan on the new US-Afghan security agreement that details America's role after the withdrawal of US and NATO troops. … more >>