‘A little bit of freedom’ as CA moves death row prisoners out of isolation
01/07/2026 | 52min
Plus, a hard-fought housing bill goes into effect today. The goal is to lower housing costs by building more homes near transit stops. And Evan Kleiman celebrates the Fourth of July…and the hot dog.
State Sen. Scott Wiener run out of a trans march over Gaza stance
30/06/2026 | 51min
Activists screamed insults at him and accused him and “Zionist handlers” of supporting genocide. Plus, big Supreme Court decisions on birthright citizenship, trans athletes, and campaign finance - and this summer’s best TV.
How legendary producer Ariana Morgenstern shaped KCRW’s sound
29/06/2026 | 58min
Plus, the Supreme Court’s dramatic expansion of presidential power, the Democratic infighting as California voters decide whether to tax billionaires, and a celebration of Mel Brooks as he turns 100.
Supreme Court puts thousands of Haitians at risk for deportation
25/06/2026 | 52min
Plus, the Court’s ruling against a Rastafari man who sued prison officials for shaving his head has again turned Black hair into a political flashpoint, our weekend film reviews, and Evan Kleiman loves tiki drinks.
Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova, and sports’ most intense rivalry
24/06/2026 | 52min
Plus, the LAPD shooting of a dog renews questions about police shootings. And it’s not your imagination - fruit is a lot sweeter these days. It’s on purpose.