As the animation union heads back to negotiations with Hollywood studios, it will take up a long-standing pay gap for a job historically dominated by women.
Did voters learn anything new from the Trump-Harris debate? Are live fact checks useful or fair? Plus, disinformation muddies the discourse on immigration.
Melbourne’s Bananagun play their music in an unfettered, unrestrained, and bold way — harnessing the energy that abounds around them. Complex and beautiful, we share “Free Energy.”
Does City of LA have good data on whether buildings were retrofitted?
This morning’s earthquake is a reminder of the importance of retrofitting buildings. The LA Times discovered the city has had trouble reporting accurate data on this.
After Bridge Fire evacuations, these Wrightwood residents returned
A woman searches for her cat. A small business owner serves free coffee to firefighters. Hear two stories from Wrightwood residents enduring the Bridge Fire.
Today’s Top Tune: Nate Mercereau - ‘Sound Within Sound’
When introducing multi-instrumentalist Nate Mercereau from the stage every night on his New Blue Sun live tour, André 3000 would say: "I call him a Magician, he plays guitar, but it…
Book publishers tried to take DEI seriously. Then came layoffs
In 2020, many prominent Black women became executives for major book publishers. But four years later, some of the most notable hires no longer have those jobs.
Afghan women barred from parks, jobs, speaking in public
On this 9/11 anniversary, KCRW looks at what has happened in Afghanistan since U.S. forces withdrew, particularly the ongoing erosion of rights for women under the Taliban.
Line Fire destroys historic lookout tower in SoCal. Can they rebuild?
The Line Fire has scorched The Keller Peak Fire Lookout Tower, which has been around for nearly 100 years, making it the oldest observatory in the Angeles National Forest.