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NewsTwin brothers search for dad they never met in new podcast
In “Reaching Out,” the twins’ search for their father forces them to confront the distances in their existing relationships and the stories we tell ourselves.
NewsHuntington Beach MAGA City Council faces Democratic momentum
All the members of Huntington Beach's council are aligned with Trump. Now Democrats hope to reclaim the symbolic prize.
NewsL.A. reacts to new fire safety rules on plants next to homes
'Zone Zero' regulations are less draconian than first proposed, but still will require pruning. Not everyone thinks they'll prevent the spread of fire.
NewsHeated opposition to a Santa Ana skyscraper
Santa Ana residents are pushing back against a proposal for what could be Orange County’s tallest building.
NewsGet ready to vote for Insurance Commissioner
California voters will choose one of two Democrats with different approaches to the job. KQED's Marisa Lagos gives an overview.
NewsArtists using AI say their work is still 'art'
Artists in residence at LA's new AI museum Dataland grapple with how to use the tool while preserving the humanity in their art.
NewsLandfill disaster law could help suffering L.A. County town
A chemical reaction has burned underneath the Chiquita Canyon Landfill for years. Nearby Val Verde may get help, but damage has already been done.
NewsA film festival showcases Compton's creative energy
The Compton Hub City International Film Festival is celebrating its third year.
NewsThe ongoing shrinkage of Orange County's coastline
Are beach cities prepared for the El Niño to come?
NewsL.A. considers new protections for mom-and-pop businesses
LA's small businesses have few protections against rent hikes and evictions. Now, both LA city and county are working on measures to change that.
News"I miss her every day." SoCal father remembers 9/11
Tom Frost isn't letting the world forget his late daughter Lisa Frost.
NewsSoCal leads the U.S. in Catholic conversions. Why?
A recent survey shows that the Los Angeles Archdiocese has seen a more than 50% increase in converts this year compared with 2025.
NewsSouth Pasadena drops Flock – but not AI street cameras
South Pasadena was the first city in LA County to cancel a Flock contract. Now the city is looking for alternatives.
NewsFelicia Day doesn’t need Hollywood to revive her show
Actress Felicia Day created “The Guild” in 2007. Now the pioneering web series is back as a movie, thanks to a record-breaking Kickstarter campaign.
News12 years, no playoffs: Angels new owner hopes to change that
Stan Kroenke is buying the team for a record $4 billion.
NewsIn Long Beach, Small Ball and Big Dreams
Long Beach's new team brings the fan enthusiasm of the major leagues, but the downhome vibes – and prices – of a small-town game.
NewsThe futuristic design of the Lucas Museum
Take an an architectural tour of the $1 billion Lucas Museum of Narrative Art with KCRW and Frances Anderton.
NewsShould LA rename Pershing Square after Biddy Mason?
The Los Angeles City Council is considering a proposal to rename the downtown park after a local woman.
NewsThe Lucas Museum is not full of 'Star Wars' memorabilia
But yes, it is worth checking out. It opens to the public on September 22nd.
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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.
NewsThe tension and division when home ownership is out of reach
Plus, the EPA permanently restores grants to UC researchers whose funding it stripped, our weekend film reviews, and we sent lifelong Angeleno Evan Kleiman to find the best Texas-style food in L.A.
NewsWest Nile on the rise in LA. How concerned should we be?
Plus, Latino voters may be swinging back to Democrats, Emily St. John Mandel’s new book is set in dystopian Los Angeles in the not-too-distant future, and the case for starting holiday prep in September.
NewsMin Jin Lee on betrayal, class struggle in the Korean diaspora
Plus, ICE stopped disclosing where it's holding thousands of undocumented immigrants, a new documentary features the oldest people in the world, and coyote sightings light up an Encino group chat.
NewsSettlement clears the way for Paramount-Warner Bros. merger
Plus, news outlets banned from the White House sue on First Amendment grounds, Gov. Newsom declares a state of emergency due to El Niño, and a scathing review of a mostly-AI hip-hop album.
Left, Right & Center
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Trump’s Media Ban Threatens The First Amendment
President Trump is at war with the press after he tried to ban three news outlets from the White House. When the president doesn’t like how he’s being covered, is he going too far to control the message?
By David Greene • • 1h 0m Listen
Pressure Builds To Regulate AI Before It’s Too Late
AI is the future, but whether that future is bright or dystopian might depend on lawmakers. Top AI execs recently said they actually want guardrails for their industry. Trump and others said no, you need free rein.By David Greene • • 1h 0m Listen
Trump Bets On Himself To Win The Midterms
President Trump threw a convention to rally Republicans, but was it more to celebrate himself? Some in the GOP worry about the midterms if the president keeps stealing the spotlight.By David Greene • • 1h 0m Listen
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