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Seven new stations are coming to the LA Metro D Line within the next few years. KCRW tours the Wilshire/LA Brea station, slated to open in 2025.

Seven new stations are coming to the LA Metro D Line within the next few years. KCRW tours the Wilshire/LA Brea station, slated to open in 2025.

from KCRW Features

LA Metro CEO talks public safety, system growth, Olympics

LA Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins discusses the transit system’s planned expansions, progress on its in-house police department, and funding for the 2028 Olympics.

JANM stands up against Trump’s anti-DEI efforts, honors past generations

LA’s Japanese American National Museum is refusing to follow the Trump administration’s orders to end DEI efforts.

Baby bonuses, mom medals: White House wants to boost US’ birth rate

Women are less likely to have kids than ever, says a new CDC report. The fertility rate in the U.S. has dropped for years — now the White House wants to reverse that trend.

How the Christian gained sway over the White House

Journalist Katherine Stewart charts the rise of the Christian right and its influence in the Trump administration in her new book “Money, Lies, and God.”

The documentary follows John Lennon and Yoko Ono through a tumultuous period in their lives and American politics, reassessing Ono’s artistry and her influence on Lennon.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

LA Mayor Karen Bass has released her next budget. To help close a massive deficit, the city may have to lay off around 5% of the city workforce.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Former OC Supervisor Andrew Do pleaded guilty last year to bribery. Some supervisors say his plea deal with the federal government is too lenient.

from KCRW Features

Apple is rolling out AI technology that will train itself on your messages, pictures, and more — while keeping the source material private. Is it secure?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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Pope Francis is remembered for having a more progressive approach to immigration, climate change, and the LGBTQ commmunity than his predecessors.

Pope Francis dies at 88. His legacy reverberates in Los Angeles

Pope Francis is remembered for having a more progressive approach to immigration, climate change, and the LGBTQ commmunity than his predecessors.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Early Saturday morning, the Supreme Court blocked the Trump administration from deporting another group of Venezuelan migrants it claims are gang members.

SCOTUS stops Trump administration from deporting Venezuelan migrants for now

Early Saturday morning, the Supreme Court blocked the Trump administration from deporting another group of Venezuelan migrants it claims are gang members.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr focuses on MSNBC for alleged “news distortion.” Plus, The Writer’s Guild should call more attention to a recent work embargo.

Is the FCC coming for MSNBC?

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr focuses on MSNBC for alleged “news distortion.” Plus, The Writer’s Guild should call more attention to a recent work embargo.

from The Business

A federal judge ordered the return of a wrongfully deported man — will the White House comply? What’s the likelihood of Harvard University losing $2 billion over antisemitism laws?

White House and federal judges battle over deportation policy

A federal judge ordered the return of a wrongfully deported man — will the White House comply? What’s the likelihood of Harvard University losing $2 billion over antisemitism laws?

from Left, Right & Center

Google and Meta are under fire in court. Officials claim they crushed rivals to stay on top. The outcome could upend how Big Tech works.

Google and Meta face landmark antitrust battles

Google and Meta are under fire in court. Officials claim they crushed rivals to stay on top. The outcome could upend how Big Tech works.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The University of South Florida surveyed more than 1,500 kids, and found that 11 to 13-year-olds who had their own smartphones fared better psychologically than their peers who didn’t…

Kids may be better off with smartphones, USF study finds

The University of South Florida surveyed more than 1,500 kids, and found that 11 to 13-year-olds who had their own smartphones fared better psychologically than their peers who didn’t…

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Trump’s tariffs could cause problems for Southern California’s logistics industry, from the ports to trucking and warehouses.

Work at ports, in warehouses? Expect to feel impact of tariffs

Trump’s tariffs could cause problems for Southern California’s logistics industry, from the ports to trucking and warehouses.

from KCRW Features

Touting the 2028 Olympics as a “no-build” Games, the final venue line-up puts many sporting events at some of LA’s most iconic sites.

Squash at Universal, Swimming at SoFi. LA Olympics venue list is out

Touting the 2028 Olympics as a “no-build” Games, the final venue line-up puts many sporting events at some of LA’s most iconic sites.

from KCRW Features

A cinematic heist in Downtown Los Angeles: Thieves recently tunneled from a historic theater through “castle-like” walls into a store packed with bling.

Thieves steal millions in bling by tunneling into DTLA jewelry store

A cinematic heist in Downtown Los Angeles: Thieves recently tunneled from a historic theater through “castle-like” walls into a store packed with bling.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Oakland mayoral race is a close call between progressive Barbara Lee and moderate challenger Loren Taylor. In SF, Mayor Daniel Lurie rounds out his first 100 days.

The Bay Area turn towards more moderate mayors

The Oakland mayoral race is a close call between progressive Barbara Lee and moderate challenger Loren Taylor. In SF, Mayor Daniel Lurie rounds out his first 100 days.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Hungarian Susan Polgar earned chess’ highest honor at age 15.

Susan Polgar became world’s first chess grandmaster under men’s rules

Hungarian Susan Polgar earned chess’ highest honor at age 15.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

A threat to public media — how that impacts KCRW and what you can do about it.

Trump plans order to cut public media funding — what does that mean for KCRW?

A threat to public media — how that impacts KCRW and what you can do about it.

from KCRW Features

China says it’s limiting U.S. films being released there, in response to Trump’s tariffs. Hollywood has already been hit by worker strikes, streaming wars, and COVID shutdowns.

China to limit US film imports: Big financial hit to Hollywood?

China says it’s limiting U.S. films being released there, in response to Trump’s tariffs. Hollywood has already been hit by worker strikes, streaming wars, and COVID shutdowns.

from KCRW Features

Mohsen Mahdawi’s detention exposes the rising risks faced by pro-Palestinian students during the Trump administration’s crackdown on campuses.

Another Palestinian Columbia student is arrested for activism

Mohsen Mahdawi’s detention exposes the rising risks faced by pro-Palestinian students during the Trump administration’s crackdown on campuses.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand