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Tune into KCRW at 6pm PST for "NPR's Live Special Coverage of the State of the Union in English and Spanish.

Tune into California’s 2022 election coverage on KCRW. Today at 5p.m. PST.

The House Select Committee investigating the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol is holding a series of public hearings.

The Supreme Court has struck down Roe v. Wade, the 1973 case establishing a nationwide right to an abortion. Now - millions of Americans will lose access to abortion care.

The House select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol is holding the first in a series of what's expected to be 6 public hearings.

Tuen into election results and analysis on all the key races, from attorney general to the LA mayor’s race.

Lindsey Horvath, one of three leading candidates seeking to represent the 3rd District of the LA County Board of Supervisors, speaks with KCRW and KPCC/LAist.

Bob Hertzberg, one of the three leading candidates seeking to represent the 3rd District of the LA County Board of Supervisors, speaks with KCRW and KPCC/LAist.

More from KCRW

Millions of Californians lost COVID-era food benefits at the end of March. Are you one of them? How are you getting by with less money for groceries?

from Greater LA

On this Memorial Day, Press Play rebroadcasts some favorite interviews from the year.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Western world, in the midst of being primed for a war with China, often has a limited understanding of who this supposed enemy is.

from Scheer Intelligence

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Ron DeSantis launches his presidential bid. And on the third anniversary of George Floyd’s death, we celebrate his music and a fellowship for Black students in entertainment.

Will Ron DeSantis’ rocky presidential launch reflect his campaign?

Ron DeSantis launches his presidential bid. And on the third anniversary of George Floyd’s death, we celebrate his music and a fellowship for Black students in entertainment.

from Left, Right & Center

After a record-breaking rainy season, LA’s hills are blanketed in fresh, green foliage. That’s great news for local foragers who spend their free time harvesting edible plants.

Which wild plants can you find and eat in LA?

After a record-breaking rainy season, LA’s hills are blanketed in fresh, green foliage. That’s great news for local foragers who spend their free time harvesting edible plants.

from Greater LA

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says debt ceiling talks are continuing with President Biden. They went better on Wednesday, but lawmakers remain “far apart” on some issues.

What happens if House GOP and Biden don’t reach a debt ceiling deal

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says debt ceiling talks are continuing with President Biden. They went better on Wednesday, but lawmakers remain “far apart” on some issues.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Loquat trees seem to be everywhere in SoCal this season. Eat the egg-shaped, apricot-colored fruits fresh off trees, or use them to make jams, syrups, chutney, and more.

What to make with loquats, how Tina Turner reinvented herself

Loquat trees seem to be everywhere in SoCal this season. Eat the egg-shaped, apricot-colored fruits fresh off trees, or use them to make jams, syrups, chutney, and more.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

As the WGA strike continues, a Santa Monica-based nonprofit is distributing grocery gift cards to writers who are struggling to make ends meet.

Nonprofit gives grocery money to sustain striking TV/film writers

As the WGA strike continues, a Santa Monica-based nonprofit is distributing grocery gift cards to writers who are struggling to make ends meet.

from Greater LA

The state approved hundreds of millions of federal dollars to help child care providers through the pandemic. Eight months later, most payments haven't arrived.

Child care workers waiting for state money face debt, closure

The state approved hundreds of millions of federal dollars to help child care providers through the pandemic. Eight months later, most payments haven't arrived.

from Greater LA

Last year, the state approved hundreds of millions of federal dollars to help child care providers through the pandemic. Eight months later, most payments haven't arrived.

Slow state payments push child cares to the brink

Last year, the state approved hundreds of millions of federal dollars to help child care providers through the pandemic. Eight months later, most payments haven't arrived.

from Greater LA

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis launches his long-expected presidential campaign on Twitter alongside Elon Musk. The move signals a shift in the conservative media landscape.

What DeSantis’ presidential campaign launch on Twitter means for GOP media

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis launches his long-expected presidential campaign on Twitter alongside Elon Musk. The move signals a shift in the conservative media landscape.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand