Lauren Markham

KCRW unravels a disruptive White House week. Is the president just stirring outrage? Plus, we discuss Elon Musk’s influence on the foreign aid fight.

The cleanup is underway in Altadena and Pacific Palisades, and local organizations are educating immigrant day laborers on how to stay safe.

Were the April special elections a win for Democrats? How will Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs affect American consumers? Plus, KCRW discusses the feasibility of a third Trump term.

As Black History Month wraps up, Eater LA reporter Mona Holmes shares the history of soul food and which local restaurant offers the best experience.

Hecklers at a recent town hall accused Congresswoman Laura Friedman of not fighting hard enough against the Trump administration. She says she understands the frustration.

LA’s historic magic venue is hosting its first-ever all-African American lineup for Black History Month. KCRW speaks to magicians to learn some enchanting history.

Without warning, and with no time to develop alternative approaches, funding just stopped. People are dying.

Are Trump and Biden setting a dangerous precedent through their use of pardons? Will Congress retake its power to check the White House?

Utopian vision and how it influenced Black thinkers and leaders in the 1960s is discussed by sociologist Ruha Benjamin and author Aaron Robertson.