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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.

Alex Hutchinson, science journalist and endurance athlete, discusses the science that drives human exploration.

For more than 80 years, the Philosophical Research Society in Los Feliz has been a home for those seeking answers to the big questions of life.

Free pancakes, sidewalk runway shows, and cheeky wall calendars — LA’s labor unions have a knack for seizing public attention.

Zach Braff reflects on 20 years of the “Garden State OST,” China Miéville talks 25 years of “Perdido Street Station,” and Cristin Milioti has The Treat.

ICE raids and chaotic downtown streets are bad enough for adults, but how are kids handling all this?

After decades of ups and downs, the Long Beach Grand Prix is hoping to capture a record number of fans for its 50th anniversary.

Former wildland firefighter Kelly Ramsey’s new memoir is about the mental and physical cost of being on the frontlines of California’s largest blazes.

As billionaires hoard more control over our politics, it seems more important than ever to ask: What makes them tick?