Laurel L. Simes

Although Julian Assange is free and home in his native Australia, his story and decade-long suffering at the hands of the U.S.

A commuter train that emits only water vapor will start carrying SoCal passengers in early 2025. State officials have already ordered 10 more.

Did voters learn anything new from the Trump-Harris debate? Are live fact checks useful or fair? Plus, disinformation muddies the discourse on immigration.

What is a “never Trump” Republican? Both Trump and Harris are trying to win over swing and Centrist voters. Plus, conflict in the Middle East turns to Lebanon.

An audio folk story examining the tradition of Black watermelon long-haulers, who drive to farms in the South for watermelon and sell them in Black neighborhoods around the US.

Those seeking systemic change often aim to radically overhaul the existing structure and directly challenge the rot they see within.

A string of highly-publicized violent crimes made headlines in May, reigniting concerns about safety on LA Metro. KCRW breaks down the latest crime data from the transit agency.

In the midst of election season, conversations revolving around the levers of power become more frequent, and in the case of a U.S.

Santa Ana voters will decide whether to extend voting rights in city elections to non-U.S. citizens in November.