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Sierra Madre's Rose float thanks firefighters - with no flames
The town has been building Rose Parade floats for over 100 years. This year’s celebrates first responders during the Eaton Fire.
M.L.K. Hospital ‘can’t cut enough to absorb’ Medicaid $ loss
Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital in South LA, a safety net hospital, largely serves low-income patients. It's set to see 20% of its budget cut next year.
An Olympics Idea to Travel the City, Slowly ... on Purpose
The Festival Trail is a nonprofit plan to link up Olympic and Paralympic venues, and the neighborhoods in between, for walking and biking. As with any non-car transit plans, it'll be an uphill battle.
Cinerama Dome memories: dancing, lightsabers, & strippers
We're taking a trip down memory lane with our favorite moments at the Cinerama Dome in Hollywood
It's go time for Santa
KCRW hung out with a local Santa performer to experience a day in his life. Spoiler: there's no elves helping him out, but he could use a few this time of year.
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.
NewsChristmas Eve special: Remembering musical visionary Brian Wilson
Plus, ‘Electric Nebraska’: the Bruce Springsteen album that never was…until now. And how to find new music in your fifties.
NewsGoodbye to ‘Stranger Things,’ the show that defined modern streaming
Plus, Wall Street investors are hoping to profit from LA County sex abuse settlements, KCRW’s Evan Kleiman eulogizes restaurants shuttered this year, and our weekly film reviews.
NewsDOJ may face contempt charges over unreleased Epstein files
Plus, CBS top editor Bari Weiss draws ire after pulling a segment critical of the Trump administration, Argentinian musician Juana Molina is back with a new album, and the playoff-bound Rams and Chargers could lead to an all-LA Super Bowl.
NewsOscars move reveals what YouTube always wanted: to replace TV
Plus, the “slow-motion, slightly-off-the-front-page collapse” of the FBI under Kash Patel, our weekend film reviews, and Evan Kleiman has the best spice blends for last-minute stocking stuffers.
Left, Right & Center
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Is President Trump losing his grip on the Republican Party?
Congress continues its fight over healthcare. Will it drive a wedge into the Republican party? And what does the future of the GOP look like if Trump’s leadership weakens?
By David Greene • • 50m Listen
Can Europe trust Trump’s vision for peace?
European leaders are skeptical of President Trump’s plan for peace in Ukraine. And how might the president’s views on migration impact the EU?
By David Greene • • 54m Listen
Trump rants, Hegseth deflects while Congress looks for answers
The president delivers a hateful rant during a cabinet meeting. Is Pete Hegseth on the hot seat? Plus, we’ll discuss a revealing new social media feature.
By David Greene • • 50m Listen
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