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NewsLight and Space: A Curator’s Love Letter to L.A.
"California Light and Space (The 21st Century Version)" at David Zwirner Gallery allows you to tour LA without the angst of driving.
NewsInglewood's battle between big money, local government
Inglewood and the development company behind SoFi Stadium have enjoyed a mutually-beneficial relationship until recently. Now there are lawsuits.
NewsAs nation celebrates 250 years, LA feels pride & anxiety
Angelenos tell KCRW how they feel about America as they get ready to celebrate the sesquicentennial.
TransportationOpen date for LAX 'People mover’ keeps rolling forward
The opening of LAX’s SkyLink is delayed yet again. UCLA’s Jacob Wasserman explains why the finish line keeps moving.
NewsWhere will he go? Lebron James leaving Lakers
The NBA superstar is entering his 24th NBA season.
NewsThe referendum on tech is here, says LAUSD’s Nick Melvoin
LAUSD board member Nick Melvoin authored a proposal to limit screentime in the classroom. It takes effect in August.
NewsJudge orders Huntington Beach to use ranked-choice voting
The city is set to overhaul its voting system for city council elections.
NewsWorld's 1st LGBTQ mariachi band is out and about in L.A.
Mariachi Arcolris de Los Angeles plays for joy and resistance this Pride Month.
Immigration‘Impossible choices’ migrants now face after TPS ruling
Temporary protected status (TPS) allows over 1 million migrants to live and work here legally. Now Haitians and Syrians face deportation; others may follow.
NewsHow many potential industrial disasters are hiding in LA?
After toxic meltdowns in Boyle Heights and Garden Grove, the LA region reckons with its industrial past and present.
NewsHope is a strong drug for recent film school grads
KCRW spoke to the next generation of filmmakers about balancing the anxiety of rent with the stubborn hope that their big moment is around the corner.- News
Are you punk? Celebrating 50 years of rebels and outsiders
Los Angeles played a role in the evolution of punk music. The Skirball Center's exhibit takes you back. 
NewsHow Black queer Californians paved the way for Pride
A new exhibit explores their untold stories.
NewsNew book details radical self-love among Black gay men
Sociologist Terrell J. Winder’s book is based on dozens of interviews with Black, gay men seeking community across Southern California.
NewsWhy LA's East side bears the brunt of environmental damage
The days-long fire in a Boyle Heights warehouse is the latest in a string of pollution incidents.
NewsLAUSD's Superintendent resigns. What will be his legacy?
Superintendent Alberto Carvalho had signed a four-year contract days before the FBI raided his home and office.
NewsPasadena plan to remove dozens of trees sparks fury
The Pasadena Unified School District says elevated levels of arsenic, lead, and other toxins in the soil after the Eaton Fire mean many school campus plants, including 193 trees, have to go.
NewsThe Most L.A. World Cup Game Ever
When Mexico meets South Korea in the World Cup, Los Angeles wins.
NewsFIFA banned this flag. It was all over Iran's first Cup match.
When Iran played New Zealand, people showed up to celebrate and to protest.
Press Play with Madeleine Brand
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Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Host Madeleine Brand looks at news, culture and emerging trends through the lens of Los Angeles.
NewsWhite House mounts fierce push to reverse soccer star’s red card
Plus, President Trump pressures the House to pass a voting bill, the administration withholds federal aid to LA’s homeless housing organizations, and KCRW DJ John Tejada’s song of the summer.
NewsFireworks are illegal in LA. Why are they still everywhere?
Plus, Venezuela's natural disaster is exacerbated by a human one, our weekend film reviews including the latest Minions movie, and the U.S. survives and advances in the World Cup.
News‘A little bit of freedom’ as CA moves death row prisoners out of isolation
Plus, a hard-fought housing bill goes into effect today. The goal is to lower housing costs by building more homes near transit stops. And Evan Kleiman celebrates the Fourth of July…and the hot dog.
NewsState Sen. Scott Wiener run out of a trans march over Gaza stance
Activists screamed insults at him and accused him and “Zionist handlers” of supporting genocide. Plus, big Supreme Court decisions on birthright citizenship, trans athletes, and campaign finance - and this summer’s best TV.
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No, The Supreme Court Didn’t Make Trump Unilaterally More Powerful
Some say the Supreme Court gave the president unprecedented levels of power this term, but it’s way more complex than that. We look at how the justices redefined the powers of the presidency.
By David Greene • • 1h 0m Listen
Who Speaks For The Parties? Dems and GOP Fight It Out
Democratic primaries this week tested the power of Zohran Mamdani to reshape his party. Meanwhile, President Trump’s power in the Republican Party was tested when he met with GOP Senators.By David Greene • • 1h 0m Listen
Is Anyone Happy With Trump’s Iran Deal?
President Trump says his peace deal with Iran is better than Obama’s, but some in his own party disagree. Plus, the White House is party crashing the planning for America’s 250th birthday, and a listener asks if Americans actually want a strong executive branch.By David Greene • • 1h 0m Listen
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