Andrew Siemion

The White House calls a wave of lawsuits a threat to the will of the people. Is Trump welcoming those challenges? Plus, campuses tackle a new diversity problem.

For decades, a Supreme Court decision called New York Times vs Sullivan was widely beloved by people across the political spectrum.

Is it time to revisit Congress’ war powers authority? NATO makes a new commitment to defense spending. Plus, a democratic socialist could end up as NYC’s new mayor.

While protesters grabbed headlines in LA, many immigrants stayed home. Fear and outrage gripped the city, costing businesses customers and workers their wages.

Huntington Park Mayor Arturo Flores talks about the immigration raids in his city and decries the use of the National Guard and U.S. Marines amid protests.

Trump’s tariffs could cause problems for Southern California’s logistics industry, from the ports to trucking and warehouses.

Can the “chaos” at the Department of Defense be resolved, or is it just how this White House operates? Plus, KCRW examines the political legacy of Pope Francis.

Iranian Americans react with hope, fear, disappointment, and weariness to instability in the Middle East.

Last episode we discussed the campaign to overturn the Supreme Court decision that protects reporters’ ability to criticize and investigate people in power.