Law

KCRW looks at the latest developments in Trump’s multiple legal challenges, including the fate of the Georgia trial where he’s been accused of election interference.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

A bill that would force TikTok to separate from its Chinese parent company is quickly advancing through Congress. First Amendment and national security issues could arise.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Was there a message behind the unanimous SCOTUS ruling on Trump’s eligibility to appear on the ballot? What’s driving a global trend toward authoritarian leaders?

Is Trump qualified to run? May be up to voters now

Was there a message behind the unanimous SCOTUS ruling on Trump’s eligibility to appear on the ballot? What’s driving a global trend toward authoritarian leaders?

from Left, Right & Center

In Montecito, Patrick Saville cut off Mark Olson when surfing, then accidentally kicked his board toward him, hurting Olson’s back. Olson sued but lost the case.

Injured due to another surfer’s ‘kook’ behavior — can you sue?

In Montecito, Patrick Saville cut off Mark Olson when surfing, then accidentally kicked his board toward him, hurting Olson’s back. Olson sued but lost the case.

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Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the armorer on the film “Rust” where the cinematographer was fatally shot while rehearsing in 2021, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter.

What does guilty verdict for ‘Rust’ armorer mean for Baldwin’s trial?

Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the armorer on the film “Rust” where the cinematographer was fatally shot while rehearsing in 2021, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Why did Universal Music Group pull its catalog from TikTok last month? The two are in bitter contract negotiations fueled by AI, viewership, and royalty payments.

Why are some music videos silent on TikTok? Blame feud with Universal Music

Why did Universal Music Group pull its catalog from TikTok last month? The two are in bitter contract negotiations fueled by AI, viewership, and royalty payments.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Supreme Court decided that states can't prohibit Trump from appearing on presidential primary ballots. Some voters argued he should be disqualified due to January 6.

Trump stays on Colorado primary ballot: Unanimous Supreme Court

The Supreme Court decided that states can't prohibit Trump from appearing on presidential primary ballots. Some voters argued he should be disqualified due to January 6.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments today in two cases that deal with free speech on social media. They could have big First Amendment implications.

Supreme Court struggles to balance free speech and tech

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments today in two cases that deal with free speech on social media. They could have big First Amendment implications.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Journalist Sarah Larson profiles Spencer Sheehan, a lawyer who sues food companies for false advertising.

Spencer Sheehan sues food companies for false advertising

Journalist Sarah Larson profiles Spencer Sheehan, a lawyer who sues food companies for false advertising.

from Good Food

Fritzi Horstman, founder of the Compassion Prison Project, works with incarcerated individuals to heal childhood trauma and promote peace within the California prison system.

Compassion Prison Project reforms trauma through peace

Fritzi Horstman, founder of the Compassion Prison Project, works with incarcerated individuals to heal childhood trauma and promote peace within the California prison system.

from KCRW Features

A new redistricting map in Wisconsin could undo a decade-plus of Republican control in the state's legislature. And an Alabama Supreme Court decision says frozen embryos are children.

New Wisconsin legislative maps could wipe out GOP supermajority

A new redistricting map in Wisconsin could undo a decade-plus of Republican control in the state's legislature. And an Alabama Supreme Court decision says frozen embryos are children.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

San Francisco made history when it began issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples 20 years ago. KCRW hears from one of the first 10 couples to get married that day.

SF couple celebrates 20 years of being husband and husband

San Francisco made history when it began issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples 20 years ago. KCRW hears from one of the first 10 couples to get married that day.

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State supreme court rulings on gun control and abortion rights rebuke recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions.

States push back against Supreme Court decisions on guns, abortion

State supreme court rulings on gun control and abortion rights rebuke recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The ACLU is hosting a forum with 12 candidates running for LA County District Attorney tonight. Much of the attention will be on controversial incumbent George Gascon.

LA DA debate: What to know about contenders vying to unseat Gascon

The ACLU is hosting a forum with 12 candidates running for LA County District Attorney tonight. Much of the attention will be on controversial incumbent George Gascon.

from KCRW Features

SCOTUS justices seem skeptical of Colorado’s decision to disqualify former President Donald Trump from the primary ballot. Their decision is crucial for the 2024 election.

SCOTUS hears arguments on disqualifying Trump from 2024 election

SCOTUS justices seem skeptical of Colorado’s decision to disqualify former President Donald Trump from the primary ballot. Their decision is crucial for the 2024 election.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

A bipartisan group of senators announced an immigration deal with added funds for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. Despite initial optimism, it’s now likely to fail.

Biden calls on GOP to ‘show some spine’ and approve immigration bill

A bipartisan group of senators announced an immigration deal with added funds for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. Despite initial optimism, it’s now likely to fail.

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The 14th Amendment bans insurrectionists from holding political office. The Supreme Court will soon determine if that applies to former President Donald Trump.

SCOTUS to hear arguments on CO barring Trump from ballot

The 14th Amendment bans insurrectionists from holding political office. The Supreme Court will soon determine if that applies to former President Donald Trump.

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Assemblyman Vince Fong is running for former Congressman Kevin McCarthy’s seat. He’s also on the ballot to keep his state Assembly seat, which is illegal under California law.

Assemblyman Vince Fong may be ineligible to succeed Kevin McCarthy

Assemblyman Vince Fong is running for former Congressman Kevin McCarthy’s seat. He’s also on the ballot to keep his state Assembly seat, which is illegal under California law.

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Will the potential candidates’ visions for the country match what voters are looking for? Plus, a Supreme Court case spotlights dueling approaches to compassion.

With likely rematch, Biden and Trump start shaping their visions

Will the potential candidates’ visions for the country match what voters are looking for? Plus, a Supreme Court case spotlights dueling approaches to compassion.

from Left, Right & Center

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who’s leading a big election interference case against former President Trump, faces allegations that she had an affair with the special…

Could allegations against Georgia DA derail Trump’s election interference case?

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who’s leading a big election interference case against former President Trump, faces allegations that she had an affair with the special…

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand