Michael Kinsley

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.

The arrest of a student protester raises questions on free speech. Is the White House picking which speech is illegal, or are they enforcing anti-discrimination laws?

The president reversed course on his tariff plan hours after it took effect. Can he bring back the nostalgic economic prosperity voters desire?

Israel’s cabinet approved plans that include “conquering the [Gaza] strip,” which would displace over a million Gazans. It could lead to long-term Israeli occupation of the territory.

Caltrans is working to retrofit some of its highway underpasses to make it easier for wildlife to cross the road, benefiting biodiversity across the state.

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.

Federal Homeland Security agents tried to enter two LA Unified schools without a warrant.

What do young people think of the American Dream? Not much, says a new UCLA study, but many of them want to disrupt the status quo like Trump.