Rachel Lerman

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

Orange County is suing Viet America Society for allegedly taking millions of dollars intended to be used to feed the elderly.

Any threat to the status quo within the American empire has led to the censorship, jailing and escape of the dissidents brave enough to stand against it.

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.

The late summer heat waves of Southern California are unpleasant for anyone. But for outdoor workers, they can be downright dangerous.

A coalition of unions filed unfair labor charges against Disney, claiming the company forced workers at its Anaheim theme park to remove union buttons during their shifts.

What does “MAGA” mean in 2024? Trump and Harris clash on poverty policy. Plus, KCRW discusses opponents of free school lunch programs.

Harris’ economic plan takes on price gouging. Where does Democratic “freedom” messaging leave Republicans? And the panel looks back at political freakouts.

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