Gary Lauer

Journalist Katherine Stewart charts the rise of the Christian right and its influence in the Trump administration in her new book “Money, Lies, and God.”

Mayor Bass issues executive order meant to slow runaway film and TV production. It’s part of broader efforts in Sacramento with the same goal. Is it too little, too late?

Port business slowed to a trickle after Pres. Trump’s imposition of a 145% tariff on Chinese goods. Even with a lower tariff, the uncertainty is hard on trade.

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.

LA County supervisors approved a plan to create a county-only homeless agency after years of joint partnership with the City of Los Angeles.

Is the White House budget proposal an attempt to fight with Congress? Is America’s birth rate a policy problem? Plus, KCRW examines ChatGPT’s impact on campuses.

LA Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins discusses the transit system’s planned expansions, progress on its in-house police department, and funding for the 2028 Olympics.

The Huntington Beach City Council is considering investigating the nonprofit Friends of Huntington Beach Library over campaign donations.

Nearly 2 in 5 LGBTQ+ youth considered suicide in the last year. They could lose access to a federally-funded suicide hotline under possible budget cuts.