Press Play staff waxes nostalgic about holiday music
Bringing people together through music is a big part of KCRW’s work. Meet everyone who makes Press Play happen, and a song or two that’s special to us.
Press Play’s holiday music picks and why they matter to us
Bringing people together through music is a big part of KCRW’s work. Meet everyone who makes Press Play happen, and a song or two that’s special to us.
How ‘New Cold Wars’ with China and Russia caught America flat-footed
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author David Sanger’s new book chronicles America’s plunge into simultaneous confrontations with two very different adversaries —…
TikTok moves a step closer to being sold, or else face US ban
Biden’s new legislation is forcing TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell the social giant to a U.S. company. TikTok plans to challenge this in court.
Cybertruck recall, dip in sales, layoffs: Can Tesla recover?
Tesla sales are slumping. Its trucks have been recalled to fix a safety issue. And Elon Musk seems to be alienating potential buyers with his remarks on social media.
John Lithgow goes back to school to learn the arts from students
In PBS’ “Art Happens Here,” actor John Lithgow goes back to high school to explore the power of arts education — dance, ceramics, silk-screen printing, and vocal jazz ensemble.
LACMA to send some of its art to Vegas. Will Angelenos miss out?
LACMA has signed on as a partner in the development of Las Vegas’ only standalone art museum. Pieces from LACMA will be on rotating loan in Vegas once the museum is complete.
WHO warns of bird flu outbreak in mammals, CDC downplays it
The World Health Organization is warning of the dangers of bird flu, should it jump from animals to humans. Last month, a second person in the U.S. contracted the disease.
How Boeing's business decisions tarnished its reputation for safety
Two Boeing whistleblowers testified about their safety concerns in a Congressional hearing this week. KCRW looks at how the company became mired in scandal.
NorCal women’s prison is shutting down due to sex abuse claims
The Federal Bureau of Prisons announced this week that it will close the women’s prison in Dublin, California — where prison staff have reportedly assaulted inmates.
How the people of Iran quietly dissent against their government
After an unsuccessful attack on Israel, Iran faces more sanctions from the West and possible retaliation. But many ordinary Iranians don’t approve of their government’s actions.
Inside Guantánamo Bay detention camp: Latest ‘Serial’ podcast season
The fourth season of the award-winning podcast tells the stories of Guantánamo, from the prisoners and the people who worked there. Host Sarah Koenig shares what she uncovered.
House Speaker Johnson’s Ukraine vote may cost him his job
After months of pressure, Speaker Mike Johnson has called a series of votes on foreign aid packages. Hard-right Republicans threaten to oust him if he follows through.
LA brings a different energy to Erick the Architect’s music
Erick Elliott ’s (a.k.a. Erick the Architect) first solo album, “I’ve Never Been Here Before,” features big-name collaborators like James Blake and George Clinton.
Janelle James isn’t at all like the incompetent principal she plays on TV
ABC’s “Abbott Elementary” is a mockumentary that portrays the chaos within an inner-city school. Janelle James talks about playing the brash, self-centered principal.
What to expect after Iran’s ‘dud’ attack on Israel?
After Iran’s unsuccessful missile attack, how will Israel retaliate? Plus, how long can Ukraine stave off Russian attacks? The Wall Street Journal’s Yaroslav Trofimov weighs in.
Press Play special coverage: Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
The Supreme Court has struck down Roe v. Wade, the 1973 case establishing a nationwide right to an abortion. Now - millions of Americans will lose access to abortion care.
Rancho Cucamonga to Vegas: Will high-speed rail be done in 4 years?
In Las Vegas today, construction began on a train that would get travelers from Rancho Cucamonga in San Bernardino County to the Las Vegas strip in about two hours.
