Aitzaz Ahsan

For most of American history, abortion has been legal, outlawed only from 1867 to 1973. Now the U.S. Supreme Court might outlaw it again by overturning Roe v. Wade.

Joe Mathews says, “If America needs a 1/6 commission, then California must have a 3/13 commission.”

With the state’s color-coded reopening tiers riding off into the sunset, there’s no more social distancing, and masks in almost every indoor situation are being retired.

Vice President Kamala Harris visited Central America this week. She told would-be migrants in Guatemala “do not come” (to the U.S.), which drew criticism from progressive democrats.

Josh Barro speaks with Liz Bruenig and Ross Douthat about the summit between President Biden and Vladimir Putin, cyberattacks, another test for Obamacare, and decadence.

Josh Barro and Ken White talk about the grand jury empaneled to consider indictments for or related to former President Trump, and more.

Josh Barro and Ken White discuss Michael Flynn’s talk of a coup, Trump’s wish for reinstatement, and Little RICO.

On June 15, the Golden State is saying goodbye to many of the regulations that have shaped daily life for the last pandemic year.

KCRW’s Press Play asked audience members to share one habit they’ve picked up in the past year that they hope to keep.