Michelle Jamrisko

The Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling will change the face of college admissions. Plus, President Putin’s hold on power is in question after the short-lived mutiny.

A crucial voting bloc received plenty of attention in early polling. Will either party be able to take advantage of recent shifts in political alignment?

The New York Times has revealed what the future could potentially look like in an impending war with China.

Some senators are delaying the confirmation of key government positions, including in the Defense Department.

The Doomsday Clock continues to tick toward nuclear war, but at its fastest pace ever.

President Biden’s new economics policy has an old ring to it. Plus, KCRW looks at the Supreme Court’s last term and does a temperature check on democracy as election season heats up.

Donald Trump’s campaign plan to expand executive powers sparks a longtime debate about the role of the president. Plus, a new third party group is making some old mistakes.

An estimated 3.8 million Californians owe more than $142 billion in student loans. Are you one of them? Here’s what you need to know when payments officially restart.

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