News Special Programming

The Truth about Ruth

Today, February 26, 2010 marks Ruth's Seymour's last day as General Manager of public radio station KCRW. As a surprise for her, we present this one-hour biography, a fast-paced, engaging and honest appraisal, a look behind the public face of a legendary woman. Producer Matt Holzman has gathered interviews with many of the people who've played a role in — and whose lives have been marked by — Ruth's 32 years at KCRW. (Airs 9-10am, repeats 7-8pm)

2010 State of the Union Address

On Wednesday, January 27, KCRW will carry live anchored coverage of President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address and the Republic response from Virginia Governor Robert F. McDonnell. Coverage will begin at 6pm, including the Republican response and post-address analysis from NPR, it is expected to last until 8 pm.

Barack Obama: Nobel Peace Laureate

President Barack Obama is in Oslo, Norway to accept the 2009  Nobel Peace Prize. KCRW will broadcast Obama's speech on Thursday, December 10, at 8am. In his historic remarks from Oslo, the President is expected to talk about "pursuing peace in a time of war."

Afghanistan: A New Way Forward

President Obama will address the nation this evening about his decision to increase troop strength in Afghanistan. With support for the war declining, the President is expected to discuss the issue of cost and an exit strategy. KCRW will broadcast the President's address live at 5pm, with a rebroadcast at 7pm (pre-empts Which Way, L.A.?).

Fort Hood Shootings and Round-up of Today's Top Stories

At least 13 people were killed and another 30 wounded today at Fort Hood when an Army psychiatrist opened fire at the Texas military base. We update that story and present a round-up of other news events of the day. (Airs 7-8pm and pre-empts Which Way, L.A.?)

Obama Addresses the UN General Assembly

NPR News will provide anchored live coverage of President Obama's address to the UN General Assembly on Wednesday morning, September 23. The President is expected to begin speaking at 7am DST. Neal Conan hosts with NPR National Political Correspondent Mara Liasson and others in the studio.

President Obama on the Financial Crisis

President Obama is on Wall Street this morning to mark the first anniversary of the collapse of Lehman Brothers. The President is expected to outline changes needed to avert a future global crisis like the one that threw the economy into a tailspin.  NPR News will provide live coverage of President Obama's address at 9:10am.

Obama Addresses Congress on Healthcare

NPR News will provide live, anchored coverage of President Obama's prime-time address to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday, September 9. The President is expected to focus on his plans for the nation's healthcare system. Melissa Block will host our special. In-studio guests include NPR’s Health Policy Correspondent, Julie Rovner and Washington Desk Correspondent Mara Liasson. (Airs 5-6pm)

The Healthcare Debate, an NPR Special Report

NPR News offers an hour-long special program on the debate over healthcare in America. This news special will recap recent political developments and explore the roles various parties -- patients, physicians, hospitals, insurance companies, the government, business -- play in the current healthcare system, and in the debate over the future of healthcare in America. Robert Siegel, host of All Things Considered, hosts. Airs 1-2pm.

Sotomayor Confirmation Hearing: Day 2

Listen to live confirmation hearings on Judge Sonia Sotomayor’s nomination to the US Supreme Court on KCRW.com. KCRW News will broadcast the hearings all week, beginning at 7am.

Sotomayor Confirmation Hearing: Day 1

Listen to live confirmation hearings on Judge Sonia Sotomayor’s nomination to the US Supreme Court on KCRW.com. KCRW News will broadcast the hearings all week, beginning Monday at 7am.

President Obama Addresses Nation on Iran, Healthcare

KCRW presents NPR News' live, anchored coverage of President Obama’s news conference. Iran and health care are expected to be the big topics. Following his address, the President is expected to take questions from the media.  Neal Conan will host our coverage. White House Correspondent Scott Horsley and NPR Health Correspondent Julie Rovner will join Neal in the studio. Mike Shuster will join on a phone line from Dubai.

Airing at 9:20am, the news conference will pre-empt part of Morning Becomes Eclectic.

Obama Names Sonia Sotomayor to Supreme Court

President Obama this morning named Sonia Sotomayor to fill the seat of retiring Justice David Souter on the Supreme Court. If confirmed, 54-year-old Sotomayor would bring nearly 17 years of experience on the federal bench and a history of bipartisan appeal to the high court. The daughter of Puerto Rican-born parents would be the first Latina to sit on the Court. KCRW presents a one-hour National Public Radio special, hosted by Neal Conan, which will contain live coverage of the President's announcement. Guests include NPR Senior Washington Editor Ron Elving, NPR Legal Affairs Correspondent Nina Totenberg, NPR Political Correspondent Mara Liasson, and NPR Justice Correspondent Ari Shapiro. (Special broadcast airs 4-5pm.)

Obama: The First 100 Days

President Obama is scheduled to address the nation tonight, in a prime-time news conference that marks his first 100 days in office. KCRW will broadcast the President's remarks live, with analysis from NPR News. Airs 5-6pm

President Obama to Address Nation on Budget, Economic Plan

Last week, President Barack Obama spent a few days in southern California, where he held town hall meetings in Los Angeles and Orange Counties. On Tuesday, he will address the nation in a televised press conference. Obama is expected to discuss the budget and his economic recovery plan. KCRW will carry the press conference live at 5pm.