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Obama on Guantanamo, Drones, Counterterrorism

KCRW — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:00:00 -0700

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

Los Angeles Mayoral Debate

KCRW — Tue, 07 May 2013 14:00:00 -0700

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)

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A Decade at War: Afghanistan, Iraq and Counterinsurgency

KCRW — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 09:00:00 -0700

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.

State of the Union

KCRW — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 18:00:00 -0800

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

President Obama on Immigration Reform

KCRW — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 11:00:00 -0800

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

Obama Press Conference

KCRW — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 10:20:00 -0800

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

NPR Election Coverage

KCRW — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 17:00:00 -0800

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

KCRW Election Coverage

KCRW — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 14:00:00 -0800

KCRW's special election coverage begins at 2pm.

Third Presidential Debate: Foreign Policy

KCRW — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 18:00:00 -0700

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.

Obama and Romney Meet in Town Hall Face-off

KCRW — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 18:00:00 -0700

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

Vice Presidential Debate

KCRW — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 18:00:00 -0700

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.

Presidential Debate: Domestic Policy

KCRW — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 18:00:00 -0700

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)

NPR Special Coverage of the Democratic National Convention

KCRW — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 19:00:00 -0700

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

NPR Special Coverage of the Republican National Convention

KCRW — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 19:00:00 -0700

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

President Obama from Afghanistan

KCRW — Tue, 01 May 2012 16:30:00 -0700

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. 4:30pm