Ashley Conrad-Saydah

As Press Play takes a break for the holidays and wrap up 2024, we listen back to a few of our favorite interviews of the year.

Will the Senate defer to Trump on Cabinet nominees? Why does the transition to Trump’s second term feel familiar? KCRW looks at what’s ahead for 2025.

The Hotel Association of Los Angeles has a dynamic list of hotels with rooms available, including discounts for wildfire evacuees.

As the Palisades Fire burns on, residents are trying to piece together what’s left of their once-idyllic Pacific Palisades neighborhood.

How and where to get help if you’ve been impacted by California wildfires, from immediate support to navigating the long-term.

On New Year’s Day, a former Army veteran drove a car into a crowd on Bourbon Street, and opened fire on civilians and law enforcement. He had shown sympathies with ISIS.

The feud between Blake Lively and It Ends with Us director Justin Baldoni continues to unfold . What's going on here? Kim Masters and Bloomberg's Lucas Shaw investigate.

Was the Palisades Fire caused by embers left over from another extinguished fire? Was Eaton the fault of power lines? It may take months before investigators know.

Should media outlets be concerned about free press under Trump? What were the biggest stories of the year? Plus, the panel answers questions from listeners.