Tess Vigeland

veteran public radio journalist

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Public radio host, reporter, producer and editor; former host at Marketplace Money

Tess Vigeland on KCRW

At least 88 people are confirmed dead from the Camp Fire, and more than 150 are still missing.

‘After Paradise:’ A small public radio station reports on Camp Fire recovery

At least 88 people are confirmed dead from the Camp Fire, and more than 150 are still missing.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Just a few months ago, most Americans had never heard of a violent extremist group in Iraq and Syria called ISIL.

The Lure of Violent Jihad

Just a few months ago, most Americans had never heard of a violent extremist group in Iraq and Syria called ISIL.

from To the Point

Violence on the field is why millions of Americans tune in to watch the National Football League.

The NFL Takes A Hit

Violence on the field is why millions of Americans tune in to watch the National Football League.

from To the Point

More from KCRW

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?

from Left, Right & Center

The Huntington Beach City Council is considering investigating the nonprofit Friends of Huntington Beach Library over campaign donations.

from KCRW Features

A federal judge ordered the return of a wrongfully deported man — will the White House comply? What’s the likelihood of Harvard University losing $2 billion over antisemitism laws?

from Left, Right & Center

Legal advocates are helping families with mixed immigration status make guardianship plans for their children, just in case the adults are detained by immigration authorities.

from KCRW Features

Donald Trump flexed presidential powers during his address to Congress. But did punishing Ukraine weaken America’s image? Plus, KCRW analyzes how Democrats could gain influence.

from Left, Right & Center

China says it’s limiting U.S. films being released there, in response to Trump’s tariffs. Hollywood has already been hit by worker strikes, streaming wars, and COVID shutdowns.

from KCRW Features

LA County supervisors approved a plan to create a county-only homeless agency after years of joint partnership with the City of Los Angeles.

from KCRW Features

In his first speech from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Leo XIV – a 69-year-old Chicago native – shared a message of peace. He is the first American pope.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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

from Left, Right & Center