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On Thursday, March 7, President Biden will deliver the State of the Union address to a Joint Session of Congress. Tune into KCRW to follow along NPR's live coverage at 6 p.m. PST.

It’s primary day here in California and more than a dozen other states.

NPR News provides live special coverage of the 2024 South Carolina Republican presidential primary.

Join KCRW and NPR as the Supreme Courts hears arguments over the Colorado State Supreme Court's decision to disqualify former President Donald Trump from the state's primary ballot.

New Hampshire holds its "first in the nation" primary election this coming Tuesday, January 23.

Monday, January 15, the Iowa Democratic and Republican parties hold the first presidential nominating contest of 2024.

President Biden is expected to speak shortly on the conflict in the Middle East. You can hear his remarks live here on KCRW and the KCRW app at 10.

Tune into KCRW at 1pm PST for "NPR Special Coverage - Trump federal arraignment."

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A few swing states have decided recent elections. Third-party or independent candidates could impact Biden and Trump’s path to victory.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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

The CA governor has made the mental health and housing bill his signature piece of legislation in 2024.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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What it was like photographing the 1970s LA rock and roll scene

The world of 1970s Laurel Canyon is on full display in Ginny Winn’s book, “Grievous Angels, Trout Masks, and American Beauties: 1970s Rock & Roll Photography of Ginny Winn.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

How should the media cover a Biden/Trump rematch? What mistakes did we see in coverage of the special counsel testimony? Should perception influence policy?

Can the media get election coverage right this time around?

How should the media cover a Biden/Trump rematch? What mistakes did we see in coverage of the special counsel testimony? Should perception influence policy?

from Left, Right & Center

A classic fruit pie is vegan except for that buttery crust, which is the easiest part of the pastry to tweak. Several great plant butters are available.

Pies often rely on butter. Why not choose a plant-based one?

A classic fruit pie is vegan except for that buttery crust, which is the easiest part of the pastry to tweak. Several great plant butters are available.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

If you’re driving a new car, data like how fast you accelerate and how hard you brake might be influencing your insurance premiums. How can you find out if it is?

Your car may be sharing your driving data with insurance companies

If you’re driving a new car, data like how fast you accelerate and how hard you brake might be influencing your insurance premiums. How can you find out if it is?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Some members of Congress view TikTok as a national security threat since it collects data on U.S. users, and the Chinese government could control the software.

Many Americans are hooked on TikTok. What happens if it’s banned?

Some members of Congress view TikTok as a national security threat since it collects data on U.S. users, and the Chinese government could control the software.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

A committee wants to invest in the happiness of Californias with data-proven ideas. But a multi-billion dollar state budget deficit looms over their efforts.

Prioritizing happiness in state laws is focus of new committee

A committee wants to invest in the happiness of Californias with data-proven ideas. But a multi-billion dollar state budget deficit looms over their efforts.

from KCRW Features

Gemini, ChatGPT, and Grok — more Americans are concerned than excited about artificial intelligence. But how can these products make our lives easier and better?

AI is scary but here to stay. How to use it in our daily lives?

Gemini, ChatGPT, and Grok — more Americans are concerned than excited about artificial intelligence. But how can these products make our lives easier and better?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

An Atlanta judge has dismissed six charges against former president Trump and his co-defendants, but left most of the racketeering case intact. Will it delay his prosecution?

Will dismissed charges in GA affect Trump’s interference case?

An Atlanta judge has dismissed six charges against former president Trump and his co-defendants, but left most of the racketeering case intact. Will it delay his prosecution?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand