https://www.kcrw.com/news/shows/press-play-with-madeleine-brand?utm_source=KCRW&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=kcrw-show-rss <p>Host Madeleine Brand looks at news, culture and emerging trends through the lens of Los Angeles.</p> KCRW 2024 EmpireStreaming Podcaster prod en-us KCRW kcrwwebmaster@gmail.com KCRW no no episodic https://play.cdnstream1.com/zjb/image/download/45/40/74/454074cc-0f55-4a9d-9eab-b4e0c1039234_1400.png https://www.kcrw.com/news/shows/press-play-with-madeleine-brand?utm_source=KCRW&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=kcrw-show-rss Tue, 5 May 2026 22:14:04 +0000 <p dir="ltr">Plus, the Iran War leaves California refiners scrambling to find new sources of crude, the hantavirus that killed three people on a cruise is part of life in the Mammoth area, and how to be a dissident.</p> Tue, 5 May 2026 22:14:04 +0000 ce7fe92f-8a8c-49bb-a515-69f03daa2c15 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/theyre-cute-even-polite-81a3b0 They’re cute. Even polite. But does LA need more delivery robots? 3003 no full <p>Plus, whipsaw court rulings over the abortion drug mifepristone, a new report says New Orleans could be underwater in decades, and how the Met Gala became the party everyone loves to hate.</p> Mon, 4 May 2026 23:36:50 +0000 a701a8f1-fc0c-4da2-a20b-5ccfa474eb8d https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/how-mccabes-in-santa-mon-7a8160 How McCabe’s in Santa Monica became a nationally known venue 3190 no full <p dir="ltr">Plus, new apps allow people to &ldquo;nudify&rdquo; photos, how <em>The Devil Wars Prada 2</em> is part fan service, part documentary, and Evan Kleiman makes her case for the tuna melt.</p> Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:48:50 +0000 d018f0a7-bf0a-4c32-857c-341b74aafd4a https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/25-billion-and-counting-65b983 $25 billion (and counting): The Iran War’s cost, 2 months in 3104 no full <p>Plus, a chaotic debate with eight candidates jockeying to be California&rsquo;s next governor, does the Left have their Joe Rogan in Twitch streamer Hasan Piker, and the final days of a landmark museum show here in Los Angeles.</p> Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:14:36 +0000 4efbff6c-b4f3-4835-9dc5-6eb9abe024e1 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/a-hugely-terrible-opinio-241d74 ‘A hugely terrible opinion’: UCLA’s Rick Hasen on SCOTUS voting rights decision 3122 no full <p>Plus, California&rsquo;s electric car dream is sputtering as sales drop dramatically after President Trump ditches federal rebates, and the U.S. Mint is using illegally mined gold from a Colombian cartel for its gold coins.</p> Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:16:53 +0000 da99dfd0-7fba-454a-bb1d-d0ba5dbc6801 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/comedian-sheng-wang-on-i-463977 Comedian Sheng Wang on immigration, kind comedy, and ‘rat news’ 3101 no full <p>Plus, how the shooting at the White House Correspondents&rsquo; Dinner reveals a side of journalism many journalists find disgusting, Supreme Court cases on agriculture and privacy, and why Catalina Island&rsquo;s mule deer&rsquo;s days are numbered.</p> Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:18:51 +0000 2e76f6f1-4131-4edd-b7d4-f09fa7235bab https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/ruth-slenczynska-rachman-6a9ab7 Ruth Slenczynska, Rachmaninoff’s student who performed for presidents, dies at 101 3164 no full <p>Plus, the White House shifts the war on drugs and reclassifies medical marijuana, San Diego has so much water it's going to sell it to other states, and Evan Kleiman on how to make perfect fried rice.</p> Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:00:27 +0000 c068e8d8-586a-46af-a584-1707ce0c79b8 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/a-thriller-or-just-bad-w-e3a473 A Thriller? Or just Bad? We review the Michael Jackson biopic 3176 no full <p>Plus, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco recently seized 650,000 ballots from last year&rsquo;s election. A new investigation sheds light on why. And LAUSD bans digital devices for kindergartners and first-graders.</p> Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:45:13 +0000 5ba74f66-4cc1-4930-9f5b-f2aeda0d2fbb https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/why-lena-dunham-inspires-e6acb9 Why Lena Dunham inspires so much hate, and love, as a millennial feminist 3134 no full <p>Plus, Xavier Becerra is the biggest beneficiary of Eric Swalwell&rsquo;s stunning political collapse, surging in the latest polls. And a new study divides Shark Tank competitors into good and bad narcissists.</p> Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:39:38 +0000 b7ae0d69-bdec-4b66-9730-17a775783835 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/louise-erdrichs-remarkab-ca79ff Louise Erdrich’s remarkable encounters with the natural world 3079 no full <p dir="ltr">Plus, will <em>Star Wars&rsquo;</em> return to the big screen save theaters? A Texas man sues a California doctor for mailing his girlfriend mifepristone, and AI so powerful its maker is keeping it from the public.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:58:15 +0000 749a9b89-bad4-4429-ae63-4345bab542a8 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/ramones-turns-50-punk-pr-2f79d2 ‘Ramones’ turns 50: Punk producer Craig Leon’s stories from the studio 3170 no full <p>Plus, Yale confirms higher education is in crisis and says the blame lies mainly with&hellip;elite universities like Yale, our weekly film reviews, and Evan Kleiman on how tofu can be creamy.</p> Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:15:25 +0000 8641fcdb-247e-42fe-af47-172ed4c9bfcf https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/lacmas-decades-in-the-ma-27aed7 LACMA’s decades-in-the-making $724 million wing finally opens 3142 no full <p>Plus, how a culture on Capitol Hill may have enabled Eric Swalwell&rsquo;s alleged crimes and sexual misconduct, a split in the U.S. Catholic Church between more progressive leaders and their flock, and Tax Day&rsquo;s winners and losers.</p> Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:54:33 +0000 1d8b9eba-4a61-4b14-9dbc-c49f126a96c0 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/ai-is-replacing-coders-b-e7f411 AI is replacing coders, but some coders welcome the change 3105 no full <p>Plus, labor unions in LA&rsquo;s public schools unite to win big salary increases, layoffs and sluggish sales in the video game industry, and how a chimpanzee civil war makes humans look good by comparison.</p> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:30:09 +0000 f2cf5677-cff6-42e7-a56c-b1b650d70f8a https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/live-from-london-saturda-20cfa8 ‘LIVE from…’ London? Saturday Night Live expands to the UK 3158 no full <p>Plus, who will succeed Eric Swalwell after he resigns from Congress, how a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would work, and a love letter to the music of the Texas-Mexico border.</p> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:49:05 +0000 ff530a66-1866-4409-98db-9dca0a20f764 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/swalwells-stunning-exit-f5cbed Swalwell’s stunning exit adds more chaos to CA governor race 3080 no full <p>Plus, the Iran War&rsquo;s economic impact will last for a while, a rave review for a new Steven Soderbergh film called <em>The Christophers</em>, and Evan Kleiman&rsquo;s elegy for peas.</p> Thu, 9 Apr 2026 21:38:15 +0000 4d43ece0-f719-46b5-89ba-0b21f15d1a0e https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/remembering-swedish-deat-e554f8 Remembering “Swedish Death Cleaning” guru Margareta Magnusson 3185 no full <p>Plus, the European man MAGA loves, Hungary&rsquo;s Viktor Orb&aacute;n, fights a tough reelection battle, how we name colors, and one frustrated Angeleno&rsquo;s experience trying to buy the elusive $28 Olympics ticket.</p> Wed, 8 Apr 2026 21:54:42 +0000 2426276b-f276-46bd-b03a-ce6813855939 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/la-phil-s-new-conductor-412c75 LA Phil's new conductor Anna Handler 'energized, motivated' by Los Angeles 3116 no full <p>Plus, assessing the success and shortcomings of LA's Inside Safe program, President Trump&rsquo;s former personal attorney now leads the Justice Department, and rapper Ye attempts a comeback after years of antisemitism.</p> Tue, 7 Apr 2026 22:37:06 +0000 e8c40cae-3746-4643-9e1b-70a54d8b7f7f https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/photographer-cathy-opie-49c711 Photographer Cathy Opie remembers friend, mentor Larry Sultan 3082 no full <p>Plus, the Supreme Court sides with Steve Bannon, how AI is changing the books you&rsquo;re reading, and all the new music venues in Los Angeles. Some have taken over old spots.</p> Mon, 6 Apr 2026 22:32:34 +0000 e71267fe-f22e-41bb-8c3f-fdcea590ec9a https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/ucla-demolishes-south-ca-992303 UCLA demolishes South Carolina to claim first national title 3113 no full <p dir="ltr">Plus, war in Iran may be a boon for California pistachio farmers, our weekend film reviews, and what to bake for Passover and Easter with <em>Good Food&rsquo;s</em> Evan Kleiman.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> Fri, 3 Apr 2026 00:42:10 +0000 ca4a52a4-5337-41da-a215-999147c89139 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/artemis-ii-heads-to-the-da8db6 Artemis II heads to the dark side of the moon 3149 no full <p dir="ltr">Plus, President Trump&rsquo;s shifting goals in Iran, how American children became such picky eaters, and safety tips for rattlesnake encounters on hiking trails.</p> Wed, 1 Apr 2026 23:31:14 +0000 2c56753d-05a8-4009-b523-3060a06496e0 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/for-la-city-council-pres-ce51ac For LA City Council President, police reforms are personal 3114 no full <p>Plus, the Supreme Court hears a case that could redefine birthright citizenship, high gas prices push drivers to e-bikes, and rapper IDK served time and found freedom in music.</p> Mon, 30 Mar 2026 23:12:44 +0000 95d23a4c-11d9-45e7-86ef-f81544571530 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/no-kings-protests-and-cp-6d6149 ‘No Kings’ protests and CPAC symbolize a nation divided 3104 no full <p>Plus, the IOC bans trans athletes, our weekend movie reviews, including arthouse body horror and a Vince Vaughn crime caper, and Evan Kleiman on how to cook an underappreciated vegetable: the leek.</p> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:35:39 +0000 7bba0ce0-04f1-4e2e-96df-6a6232164038 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/the-deja-vu-of-the-1970s-c46fe0 The déjà vu of the 1970s oil shock after a Middle East war 3184 no full <p dir="ltr">Plus, a jury finds Meta and YouTube liable in a groundbreaking personal injury lawsuit. Why is flying so awful? Blame 1970s deregulation. And a requiem for Echo Park&rsquo;s beloved restaurant Taix.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:59:43 +0000 00d3f54c-aa56-47b9-88d2-a936f03afef2 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/writer-annabelle-gurwitc-c9726e Writer Annabelle Gurwitch on the ‘unexpected joys’ of cancer 3128 no full <p>Plus, think LA city politics are boring? Think again. The week before the deadline to file as a candidate in the mayoral election was filled with drama. And Saudi Arabia may be pushing President Trump to continue the war with Iran.</p> Tue, 24 Mar 2026 23:14:06 +0000 b2ab0ad6-566d-440d-ac93-9460cc806dd7 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/writer-mckay-coppins-on-3f258c Writer McKay Coppins on his 'year as a degenerate gambler' 3249 no full <p>Plus, two Republicans lead the California governor&rsquo;s race, the Supreme Court appears skeptical of mail-in ballots arriving after Election Day, and LA&rsquo;s Darwinian left turns at a yellow light.</p> Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:16:10 +0000 bcde7647-47b6-469d-8ade-399309c1b01d https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/james-blakes-trying-time-ee5dab James Blake’s ‘Trying Times’ and how he sees the world 3160 no full <p>Plus, California moves to rename Cesar Chavez Day, how to detox from your phone, reviews of the new Ryan Gosling movie and other big releases, and the hot weather has Evan Kleiman thinking soft serve.</p> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:32:22 +0000 cfbb69a6-249b-46c3-9f6e-0c9fecd02a1d https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/fallout-for-the-farmwork-0b830e Fallout for the farmworker movement Cesar Chavez led 3195 no full <p>Plus, LA County DA Nathan Hochman says ICE is interfering with his prosecutions, the prolific career of composer Philip Glass, and Reuters purportedly identifies mysterious street artist Banksy.</p> Wed, 18 Mar 2026 21:52:47 +0000 8c3b9800-05a6-440e-a432-0df3dbf02bf5 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/cesar-chavez-biographer-7e536a Cesar Chavez biographer on rape, sexual assault allegations 3133 no full <p>Plus, President Trump restarts an oil pipeline in California to lower prices, why he talks about Hannibal Lecter like he&rsquo;s a real person, and the Sklar Brothers preview the NCAA basketball tournaments.</p> Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:45:52 +0000 fd6de9ee-43b8-4c21-9129-ec211e3a1461 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/irans-200-barrel-oil-thr-21ef0d Iran’s $200/barrel oil threat could mean $8 gas in California 3080 no full <p>Plus, President Trump loses a court battle against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, a free music showcase called The Rehearsal at a downtown market, and remembering the philosopher who coined the term &ldquo;the public sphere.&rdquo;</p> Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:43:40 +0000 3f7c510d-06d4-475f-8cec-ef0b55f4e9bf https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/is-israel-preparing-to-o-f4a7bc Is Israel preparing to occupy Lebanon again? 3071 no full <p>Plus, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei&rsquo;s first public statement raises questions about the health of Iran&rsquo;s supreme leader. And our weekend film reviews include a Colleen Hoover drama all about yearning.</p> Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:28:11 +0000 b9554406-8084-4297-975d-260b7ff28df0 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/what-makes-good-casting-4e6cda What makes good casting as the Oscars add a new category 3127 no full <p dir="ltr">Plus, a preliminary report says the U.S. fired the missile that hit an Iranian school, new shows starring Tracy Morgan, Rachel Weisz, and Steve Carrell, and Evan Kleiman on how to make the simple potato sing.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:10:40 +0000 de31185b-7a77-4c3a-a65a-79e3998c6fe9 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/iran-war-could-prompt-a-43770f Iran War could prompt a fresh look at alternative energy 3114 no full <p>Plus, California Republicans are scrambling to hold power after Congressional maps were redrawn to favor Democrats, and how a school in rural Louisiana managed to send so many kids to elite colleges.</p> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 23:28:50 +0000 96b5adef-0577-4a52-af25-11004709c2c6 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/why-air-power-alone-is-d-2682ca Why air power alone is destined to fail in the Iran War 3109 no full <p>Plus, Live Nation settles with the Justice Department, <em>The New York Times</em> details years of abuse by celebrated chef Ren&eacute; Redzepi, and how some Academy members skirted new rules for Oscar voting.</p> Mon, 9 Mar 2026 23:16:06 +0000 006f9c9b-8502-4b36-a3c0-46901fa7445d https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/buck-meek-looks-in-the-m-ebf96e Buck Meek looks in 'The Mirror' to face fear, find self-acceptance 3184 no full <p>Plus, the CIA has been secretly arming the Kurds, possibly encouraging them to mount a revolution in Iran, our weekend film reviews, and Evan Kleiman expresses her love for an ugly vegetable.</p> Fri, 6 Mar 2026 00:26:47 +0000 1f6e8cd9-f7eb-4256-be9c-2165e8512b9c https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/la-has-a-trash-problem-t-77cd8a LA has a trash problem. The meth crisis is a big part of it 3170 no full <p>Plus, should low-polling Democratic candidates drop out of the California governor&rsquo;s race? The state party chair says yes. And people are betting on real-world events, like the war in Iran.</p> Thu, 5 Mar 2026 01:44:43 +0000 4bc423b8-08f0-4a44-9084-d217bca175a7 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/wagner-moura-on-the-secr-5c529b Wagner Moura on ‘The Secret Agent’s’ real-life inspiration 3136 no full <p>Plus, the Supreme Court temporarily blocks a California law that protected trans kids from being outed by their teachers, the leader of an activist group sailing to Cuba with supplies, and the phenomenon of &ldquo;stay-at-home sons.&rdquo;</p> Wed, 4 Mar 2026 01:54:55 +0000 ffe740ef-7e62-4b57-8799-1031a2fb7711 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/the-big-winner-in-the-wa-82e7b1 The big winner in the war with Iran? Benjamin Netanyahu 3259 no full <p>Plus, who will lead Iran after the assassination of the supreme leader, if the airstrikes are legal, and a hip-hop legend on Salt-N-Pepa&rsquo;s fight to own their master recordings.</p> Tue, 3 Mar 2026 00:46:18 +0000 b8f8c2d5-1459-48ea-b431-c50f5cf91470 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/assessing-the-known-unkn-825d3f Assessing the “known unknowns” of Trump’s war with Iran 3484 no full <p>Plus, the FBI raid of Alberto Carvalho&rsquo;s home and office may be tied to a dodgy AI company, our weekend film reviews, and when life gives you lemons, Evan Kleiman is here with suggestions.</p> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 23:07:18 +0000 ec8b6bd5-b605-469d-9468-c63e180550d5 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/art-insider-carolina-mir-a394a1 Art Insider Carolina Miranda previews Frieze Los Angeles 3166 no full <p>Plus, the Department of Justice sues the University of California system for alleged antisemitism at UCLA, and California Attorney General Rob Bonta accuses Amazon of price fixing.</p> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:55:57 +0000 ac19392d-5af3-4a34-a171-162fe60d0092 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/celebrity-chef-alison-ro-289f75 Celebrity chef Alison Roman on making ‘Something from Nothing’ 3167 no full <p>Plus, Russia&rsquo;s war in Ukraine enters its fifth year, Paramount tries to ice out Netflix in the fight for Warner Bros. Discovery, and how the Trump administration is trying to water down Black history.</p> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 23:57:25 +0000 f6566116-694d-415a-a520-4129a2bc43c8 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/gavin-newsoms-new-memoir-b57b1f Gavin Newsom’s new memoir is a ‘clapback’ to his critics 3109 no full <p>Plus, violence in Mexico after one of the most powerful cartel leaders is killed, President Trump lashes out after SCOTUS strikes down his tariffs, and the classical crossover music of <em>Bridgerton</em>.</p> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:34:27 +0000 09ac5df8-2eef-4312-b71f-8b9accc847fc https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/how-tucker-carlson-went-3c1a95 How Tucker Carlson went from mainstream pundit to MAGA extremist 3138 no full <p>Plus, how the movie <em>&ldquo;Wuthering Heights&rdquo;</em> is a lot tamer than the nearly 200-year-old novel, our weekly film reviews, and Evan Kleiman celebrates the Lunar New Year with rice cake recipes.</p> Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:15:25 +0000 87ce360d-8c7b-42e6-b562-eb5f540e9be3 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/sanders-newsom-on-opposi-1c6d49 Sanders, Newsom on opposite sides of California’s ‘wealth tax’ 3139 no full <p>Plus, the U.S. orders warships to the Middle East. Any military action against Iran would likely involve Israel. And is AI coming for your job? It could radically reshape American life. One writer says we&rsquo;re not ready.</p> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:00:40 +0000 0a00509c-5c19-4f82-894a-2e5d81d20808 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/artist-sayre-gomez-recre-bbc0a3 Artist Sayre Gomez recreates LA’s infamous ‘graffiti towers’ 3132 no full <p>Plus, will LA28&rsquo;s Casey Wasserman survive the Epstein scandal? A court ruled LA can&rsquo;t throw away the belongings of unhoused people, and why Texas gives Democrats hope of flipping a Senate seat.</p> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:35:36 +0000 42de6d80-b426-47f8-8961-bfae50462da7 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/how-americas-next-top-mo-69e2d1 How ‘America’s Next Top Model’ trafficked in abuse 3139 no full <p>Plus, how <em>Infinite Jest</em> is not just a novel for pretentious guys (according to one female novelist at least), our weekly film reviews, and a new Stanford dating app may be the antidote to swiping.</p> Fri, 13 Feb 2026 01:32:51 +0000 61f15586-779e-4124-b6ab-a9d0250e7ec0 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/ski-patrol-deaths-at-mam-fee40c Ski patrol deaths at Mammoth Mountain prompt scrutiny 3102 no full <p>Plus, new reporting from <em>The New York Times</em> reveals Jeffrey Epstein had hidden cameras in his homes, ICE is recording and identifying people to be deported with technology that&rsquo;s far from reliable, and Evan Kleiman has a can&rsquo;t-miss Valentine&rsquo;s Day idea.</p> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:15:48 +0000 a49fe17c-7b01-45a1-ab94-071a847c29da https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/humanitys-first-trip-to-8a1de7 Humanity’s first trip to the moon in 53 years is weeks away 3158 no full <p>Plus, what a rollback of a landmark environmental policy could mean, how peptides became the &ldquo;it drug&rdquo; in the wellness world, and the history of romcoms from the screwball era to today.</p> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:18:20 +0000 2a31458f-e256-46a0-b72c-5ccc3ca7fbc7 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/how-ice-is-defying-court-d8007d How ICE is defying court orders to release immigrants 3134 no full <p>Plus, a last-minute addition upends the LA mayor&rsquo;s race, Instagram and YouTube face accusations their algorithms are addictive, and Tesla kills its iconic models S and X in favor of&hellip;humanoid robots.</p> Tue, 10 Feb 2026 02:06:38 +0000 5eb5d31f-5e65-4a9e-8ca1-25f2a0910e33 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/decoding-the-political-m-066411 Decoding the political messages in Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl show 3145 no full <p>Plus, more candidates consider running for LA mayor after a critical <em>Los Angeles Times</em> story about Mayor Karen Bass, and our film critics tackle a man in love with vacuum cleaner and a BDSM &ldquo;dom-com.&rdquo;</p> Fri, 6 Feb 2026 00:34:22 +0000 4f0c54c6-da54-4d02-9afa-8ed176ad90ac https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/chuck-klosterman-argues-ffd646 Chuck Klosterman argues football’s hold on America will fade away 3164 no full <p>Plus, Raman's efforts to reform LA&rsquo;s so-called &ldquo;mansion tax,&rdquo; big layoffs hit <em>The Washington Post</em>, a former <em>Los Angeles Times</em> editor gets candid about the future of news, and the origin of KCRW&rsquo;s pie contest.</p> Thu, 5 Feb 2026 00:56:35 +0000 de8502df-e66a-47ba-9176-e025f2c93c94 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/he-should-resign-council-2975ae “He should resign.” Councilmember Nithya Raman on LA28 chair Casey Wasserman 3157 no full <p>Plus, inhumane conditions at the immigrant detention facility in the Mojave Desert, deported migrants who become targets of the cartels when they return to Mexico, and why the show Survivor endures.</p> Wed, 4 Feb 2026 01:57:26 +0000 2f77b10a-a7ec-4f7b-bd2e-574a101f7417 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/artist-an-my-les-desert-a051c3 Artist An-My Lê’s desert photos of starscapes, and the sublime 3154 no full <p>Plus, the latest Epstein files include LA28 chairman Casey Wasserman, LA County reports two measles cases as an outbreak surges in South Carolina, and how to create music kids and their parents will like.</p> Tue, 3 Feb 2026 00:14:26 +0000 d2828b96-46c5-4d3c-8159-6d96b16e86d2 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/lapd-wont-enforce-ice-ma-0c7d5e LAPD won’t enforce ICE mask ban. Is it legal? 3134 no full <p>Plus, the prospects of President Trump&rsquo;s Board of Peace running Gaza, our weekend film reviews, and the behind-the-scenes studio machinations of the new Melania Trump "documentary."</p> Fri, 30 Jan 2026 01:42:10 +0000 d0337dbc-76b2-42c4-9d09-e3dea4128b7d https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/evan-kleiman-on-the-meme-53e602 Evan Kleiman on the meme’d, maligned, and misunderstood bay leaf 3121 no full <p>Plus, how California lawmakers are responding to federal immigration enforcement tactics, why fentanyl overdose deaths suddenly declined in 2023, and why a $1,500 per person dinner sold out in minutes.</p> Thu, 29 Jan 2026 02:17:47 +0000 60c182e1-0361-4c2d-ac61-7a09c83aec28 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/writer-george-saunders-o-879294 Writer George Saunders on death, morality, and ruining our planet 3164 no full <p>Plus, how the narrative about ICE is shaped by cell phone videos from both protesters and agents, President Trump turns his eyes to Cuba, and a dispatch from the Sundance Film Festival.</p> Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:47:59 +0000 f63871fe-16d0-4af3-af6d-c853c77b9791 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/sinners-nabs-record-16-o-b15fe4 ‘Sinners’ nabs record 16 Oscar noms. Has horror finally found respect? 3132 no full <p>Plus, how LA activists are monitoring ICE activity at a MacArthur Park Home Depot, and rapper IDK on how serving time set him on a path to make music.</p> Tue, 27 Jan 2026 01:06:39 +0000 3abd6be0-2987-41b6-a4cb-1d5b22db8314 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/will-cbp-agents-who-kill-895b81 Will CBP agents who killed Alex Pretti be held accountable? 3191 no full <p>Plus, a new magazine called <em>Geezer </em>is a tongue-in-cheek alternative to the AARP, our weekend film reviews, and Evan Kleiman previews Dine LA&rsquo;s Restaurant Week.</p> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 01:59:21 +0000 9bafa2e8-bcd9-4ad6-b588-23c637e2c0b2 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/theyre-all-kind-of-mid-a-981339 “They’re all kind of mid”: An underwhelming CA governor’s race 3189 no full <p>Plus, why a particularly nasty strain of flu is surging, LA drops charges against a crosswalk vigilante trying to make the city safer for pedestrians, and the future of the dictionary in an age of AI.</p> Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:48:35 +0000 9e2b0c6e-fa05-46dd-90c2-4462d7d116f2 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/this-is-natos-funeral-ev-4a48d4 “This is NATO’s funeral,” even as Trump tempers Greenland threat 3140 no full <p>Plus, the Supreme Court hears cases on gun rights and executive power, why the U.S. has had a longer adversarial relationship with Iran than with the USSR, and remembering fashion designer Valentino.</p> Wed, 21 Jan 2026 01:42:20 +0000 557004b3-d297-4485-a543-6054e3f89108 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/comedian-eddie-izzard-ta-a80ce0 Comedian Eddie Izzard takes on the ultimate tragedy: Hamlet 3143 no full <p>Plus, LA-based quintet SML blurs the lines between jazz and electronica, and a new book tells the story of the women of Parliament-Funkadelic who shaped the sound of &lsquo;70s funk.</p> Mon, 19 Jan 2026 20:00:00 +0000 3ca1770e-5418-4e74-b7cc-09b99b339ce5 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/selena-a-tribe-called-qu-769491 Selena, A Tribe Called Quest inspire Adrian Quesada’s ‘boleros psicodelicos’ 3143 no full <p>Plus, San Francisco&rsquo;s free childcare could be a way for Democrats to thread the affordability needle, a campaign for social media not in the hands of tech billionaires, and our weekend film reviews.</p> Thu, 15 Jan 2026 23:25:55 +0000 d8aedfaa-a74f-47e3-98c2-8438432704df https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/bts-is-back-previewing-t-8a89df BTS is back! Previewing the year ahead in KPop 3146 no full <p>Plus, how climate change is prompting some Americans to move north, and Evan Kleiman learns a lot about food through niche newsletters. She shares her favorites.</p> Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:47:21 +0000 dc9051b3-01c9-4c92-97ac-3cfe284fc306 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/could-exiled-crown-princ-49d850 Could exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi be Iran’s next leader? 3074 no full <p>Plus, the billionaires working to defeat a wealth tax that&rsquo;s not even on the ballot yet, how AI can help someone grieving, and what exactly is beef tallow?</p> Wed, 14 Jan 2026 01:59:11 +0000 41adffc1-d41b-4b11-9353-506ec32b4722 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/can-democrats-capitalize-be197a Can Democrats capitalize as ‘Abolish ICE’ regains momentum? 3130 no full <p>Plus, the future of Iran&rsquo;s regime after hundreds of protesters are killed, the Supreme Court hears two big trans rights cases, and why President Trump is so obsessed with Greenland.</p> Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:48:39 +0000 a8796727-386e-4bf5-94ac-b2f4d73a527e https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/altadena-rapper-fat-tony-9e0351 Altadena rapper Fat Tony on grief, resiliency, and…pickles? 3054 no full <p>Plus, why rebuilding the Palisades and Altadena exactly as they were could be a huge missed opportunity, the controversy surrounding &ldquo;Zone Zero&rdquo; regulations, and a review of a horror film about a chimp gone wild.</p> Fri, 9 Jan 2026 00:52:54 +0000 84337715-d2df-45be-b65e-63f9b28ea4a6 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/remembering-christine-mo-6aabd2 Remembering Christine Moore, her ‘famous hugs,’ and community she built at Little Flower 3215 no full <p>Plus, how the disaster turned ordinary people into activists, and an <em>LA Times</em> investigation reveals the Los Angeles Fire Department made big mistakes that could have prevented much of the destruction.</p> Thu, 8 Jan 2026 01:49:58 +0000 0b285c83-8856-4bf9-80bc-5fadf723a2e4 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/palisades-eaton-victims-1cd38d Palisades, Eaton victims mark a year since devastating wildfires 3127 no full <p>Plus, why President Trump is so interested in Venezuela&rsquo;s oil, and new TV shows you might want to binge, including <em>yet another</em> Ryan Murphy production.</p> Wed, 7 Jan 2026 01:58:21 +0000 0b46e383-6efe-484d-9a70-66a4a9d605f8 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/r-crumbs-zwirner-gallery-dbfa94 R. Crumb’s Zwirner Gallery show a ‘culmination of his obsessions’ 3145 no full <p>Plus, the legal questions surrounding Maduro&rsquo;s ouster, new so-called &ldquo;Trump Accounts&rdquo; seed a retirement-style investment for kids, and a new album celebrates women who sing Jewish religious music.</p> Tue, 6 Jan 2026 01:55:34 +0000 f2289600-2bdd-491b-86cb-641d1cf27dd1 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/whats-next-for-venezuela-707b79 What’s next for Venezuela after U.S. indicts Nicolás Maduro 3253 no full <p>Plus, how one of the most reputable galleries in the world trafficked $80 million in fake art, and Susan Choi&rsquo;s new novel about family and Korean politics.</p> Mon, 29 Dec 2025 20:00:00 +0000 4c394da4-cae2-4327-863b-3f5ca92abaf7 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/uptown-girl-christie-bri-b6ad62 ‘Uptown Girl’ Christie Brinkley dishes on Billy Joel, becoming the 1980s’ biggest model 3263 no full <p>Plus, &lsquo;Electric Nebraska&rsquo;: the Bruce Springsteen album that never was&hellip;until now. And how to find new music in your fifties.</p> Wed, 24 Dec 2025 20:00:00 +0000 a1fa23b5-ba64-44ff-b8f4-8b1cc31d6c91 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/christmas-eve-special-re-4f3c27 Christmas Eve special: Remembering musical visionary Brian Wilson 3244 no full <p>Plus, Wall Street investors are hoping to profit from LA County sex abuse settlements, KCRW&rsquo;s Evan Kleiman eulogizes restaurants shuttered this year, and our weekly film reviews.</p> Wed, 24 Dec 2025 01:05:00 +0000 c5be904c-f611-400b-91b6-63f60f0e98b6 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/goodbye-to-stranger-thin-e56224 Goodbye to ‘Stranger Things,’ the show that defined modern streaming 3129 no full <p>Plus, CBS top editor Bari Weiss draws ire after pulling a segment critical of the Trump administration, Argentinian musician Juana Molina is back with a new album, and the playoff-bound Rams and Chargers could lead to an all-LA Super Bowl.</p> Tue, 23 Dec 2025 01:00:00 +0000 21e89e93-d3c1-4032-904b-efd502c92d70 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/doj-may-face-contempt-ch-53ecb1 DOJ may face contempt charges over unreleased Epstein files 3115 no full <p>Plus, the &ldquo;slow-motion, slightly-off-the-front-page collapse&rdquo; of the FBI under Kash Patel, our weekend film reviews, and Evan Kleiman has the best spice blends for last-minute stocking stuffers.</p> Fri, 19 Dec 2025 01:49:27 +0000 259236a9-62ed-4448-abf4-1b9e042fe3bf https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/oscars-move-reveals-what-69918c Oscars move reveals what YouTube always wanted: to replace TV 3145 no full <p>Plus, President Trump&rsquo;s chief of staff spoke candidly to Vanity Fair about her boss and others in the White House, and how to choose a holiday movie everyone will like.</p> Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:51:17 +0000 fc98974a-4b69-4ea4-9dd9-a20fce3e6478 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/rob-reiners-sons-struggl-df07a3 Rob Reiner’s son’s struggles feel familiar for many families 3145 no full <p>Plus, an attack on Americans in Syria and the Bondi Beach antisemitic shooting renews focus on ISIS, and the origin story of the drunken, debaucherous SantaCon.</p> Tue, 16 Dec 2025 23:33:38 +0000 139e6159-7119-479a-af7a-cd67fa5fc718 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/rhea-seehorn-on-happines-dc4dc9 Rhea Seehorn on happiness, self-loathing, and optimism in ‘Pluribus’ 3126 no full <p>Plus, nine former Justice Department attorneys resign over pressure to investigate antisemitism on UC campuses, and the band HAIM dishes on their new album, relationships, and Paul Thomas Anderson.</p> Mon, 15 Dec 2025 23:29:48 +0000 64640b00-57b4-4c6b-8470-7cdf94dc5e15 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/remembering-rob-reiner-a-56a7ae Remembering Rob Reiner, and his ‘endlessly quotable’ films 3103 no full <p>Plus, our weekend film reviews (including the latest Knives Out entry) and Evan Kleiman brings brisket and salmon recipes ahead of Hanukkah.</p> Fri, 12 Dec 2025 04:35:01 +0000 e0800f9d-3e73-4ac6-870d-91d6980177b7 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/disneys-1b-sora-deal-cou-ba5e6f Disney’s $1B Sora deal could upend Hollywood’s relationship with AI 3144 no full <p>Plus, why he&rsquo;s going mask-off as a reviewer, assessing the first year of President Trump&rsquo;s immigration agenda, and a look at the Best Books of 2025.</p> Wed, 10 Dec 2025 22:19:48 +0000 10f5dd30-8371-4d9a-878a-1bb8f98da821 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/restaurant-critic-bill-a-0ce984 Restaurant critic Bill Addison on LA’s 101 best restaurants 3179 no full <p>Plus, Australia bans social media for users under 16, Target continues to face backlash over its rollback of DEI efforts, and Paramount&rsquo;s <em>Landman</em> drops us right in the middle of a West Texas oil boom.</p> Wed, 10 Dec 2025 02:13:16 +0000 e7cc9177-32eb-41bb-b0b3-0fe1de7fb4db https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/a-bear-moved-into-altade-8bcd7c A bear moved into Altadena man’s crawlspace. He won’t leave. 3038 no full <p>Plus, Paramount&rsquo;s hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, the Supreme Court considers expanding presidential power, and LA-based quintet SML blurs the lines between jazz and electronica.</p> Tue, 9 Dec 2025 00:30:01 +0000 38d8aa41-b693-44d1-8904-7bda1dbbbc7e https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/remembering-frank-gehry-5ef14a Remembering Frank Gehry, the ‘never pretentious’ star of the starchitects 3137 no full <p>Plus, why self-driving cars could be a &ldquo;public health breakthrough,&rdquo; a new documentary follows a woman in rural Iran who won a seat on her village council, and our weekly film reviews.</p> Fri, 5 Dec 2025 01:52:12 +0000 d2c8fb67-15a7-42ba-82e0-9bc53c22f000 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/caribbean-boat-strikes-s-aa1296 Caribbean boat strikes, Signal fiasco. Could Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s days be numbered? 3187 no full <p>Plus, children are working on California farms and an investigation finds the state is turning a blind eye to safety violations, a mom writes a private letter to her son every year and gives them to him when he turns 18, and Evan Kleiman on the loved (and loathed) holiday fruitcake.</p> Thu, 4 Dec 2025 00:49:20 +0000 c639ad15-862b-4084-bcb4-487027dddbaf https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/why-san-francisco-sued-c-5b1772 Why San Francisco sued Coca-Cola, Kraft Heinz, and others over ultra-processed foods 3098 no full <p>Plus, longtime Ukraine watcher Alexander Vindman doesn&rsquo;t expect the war with Russia to end anytime soon, an LA Times investigation adds context to the Trump administration&rsquo;s claims about attacks on ICE agents, and whether or not a domesticated raccoon would make a good house pet.</p> Tue, 2 Dec 2025 23:27:51 +0000 053a8744-c236-4a6a-b73d-a4efe6fbd0dd https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/no-lessons-learned-over-e946ea ‘No Lessons Learned’ over 12 pretty, pretty good seasons of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ 3149 no full <p>Plus, the Trump administration pauses granting asylum and visas to Afghan nationals, the Supreme Court hears oral arguments over online piracy, and the Cal State system invests in &ldquo;AI-empowered higher education.&rdquo;</p> Tue, 2 Dec 2025 01:47:57 +0000 2e8f4407-5a47-48fa-a35c-a0a866f81bf8 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/mothers-of-the-mothershi-18843d Mothers of the Mothership: The women who shaped the sound of 70s funk 3143 no full <p>Plus, LA County fire officials are advising residents of Topanga Canyon on a different strategy when a fast-moving fire approaches, a chaotic year of tariffs hasn&rsquo;t stopped holiday shopping deals, and our weekly film reviews.</p> Thu, 27 Nov 2025 00:31:02 +0000 af246e34-45fa-4387-965e-8bfeb43ae2fd https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/how-two-movie-critics-an-5fe3b4 How two movie critics (and their thumbs) became must-see TV 50 years ago 3153 no full <p>Plus, the Trump Administration has labeled an alleged Venezuelan cartel as a terrorist organization, and claims President Nicol&aacute;s Maduro is its leader, the Trump Administration has begun targeting some DACA recipients who previously weren&rsquo;t at risk for deportation, and a Hollywood Hills house made famous by a 1960 photograph is up for sale for the first time.</p> Wed, 26 Nov 2025 01:02:20 +0000 a1eac77b-3aff-4bd4-901b-6fd7a4168843 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/what-every-restaurant-ow-bb4b1c What every restaurant owner wants - Michelin Guide stars. But how do you get them? 3109 no full <p>Plus, a federal judge tosses cases against former FBI director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, autism experts say the CDC is now peddling misinformation by linking vaccines and autism, and how USAID cuts are affecting children in Africa.</p> Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:29:30 +0000 89bb6181-fb71-4e2a-aeb7-b0ebc7fa920d https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/composer-alexandre-despl-a3d5a4 Composer Alexandre Desplat on ‘Frankenstein,’ collaborating with Guillermo del Toro 3164 no full <p>Plus, Hollywood&rsquo;s worst summer in decades, our weekly film reviews, and Evan Kleiman on where to get the best walnuts, and what to make with them.</p> Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:56:25 +0000 02275339-6da7-47cd-b165-539682d8dc93 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/r-i-penny-is-the-nickel-62b94b R.I.Penny. Is the nickel next? 3167 no full <p dir="ltr">Plus, a court throws out the redrawn Congressional map in Texas and Democrats are taking a victory lap, and cartoonist R. Crumb delves deep into conspiracy theories in his first comic book in decades.</p> Thu, 20 Nov 2025 02:09:43 +0000 5220713d-4372-49d7-80a0-e97b718fabc3 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/rental-family-and-the-mo-5dba51 ‘Rental Family’ and the morality, ethics of stand-in roles in peoples’ lives 3081 no full <p>Plus, the prospects for peace in Gaza after the UN Security Council approves the American peace plan, and the Netflix series Boots follows a gay teenager who wants to become a Marine.</p> Wed, 19 Nov 2025 01:57:42 +0000 7da3cfce-e02f-4267-b2b6-44ac7fba9760 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/susan-orleans-new-memoir-2d2023 Susan Orlean’s new memoir ‘Joyride’ and ‘the essence of feeling alive’ 3103 no full <p>Plus, Mr. bin Salman goes to Washington, a federal judge says a prosecutor may have botched the indictment of former FBI director James Comey, and how to find new music in your fifties.</p> Tue, 18 Nov 2025 02:09:27 +0000 93080477-b40c-480b-9f69-1c26a23c5b4d https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/how-the-sierra-club-impl-af6ed6 How the Sierra Club ‘imploded’ over DEI 3044 no full <p>Plus, the impact of the LA City Council tightening rent increases, our weekly film reviews, and Evan Kleiman has suggestions for spots offering takeout or dine-in Thanksgiving.</p> Fri, 14 Nov 2025 02:15:58 +0000 92249d30-81cc-4dac-8919-f852a2684e8a https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/why-california-has-some-959d4c Why California has some of the country’s weakest drunk driving laws 3153 no full <p>Plus, what Gov. Gavin Newsom hopes to get out of the COP30 climate conference, Inspector General Max Huntsman on LA County jail conditions, and what to see (or skip) on TV this fall.</p> Wed, 12 Nov 2025 22:24:07 +0000 992b95bf-d46b-4345-bf44-e725a9e80df7 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/the-100-year-history-of-a8c511 The 100-year history of motels from architectural gems to ‘hot pillow joints’ 3201 no full <p>Plus, an oral history of D-Day and the veterans who stormed the beaches of Normandy in 1944, and a new documentary sheds light on Hitler&rsquo;s favorite filmmaker, Leni Riefenstahl.</p> Tue, 11 Nov 2025 14:24:25 +0000 ff5b3604-2a12-4bf6-aac6-951e4be1b4f2 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/veterans-day-special-he-909b20 Veterans Day special: ‘He's become untouchable’: Jeff Buckley is star of new documentary 3233 no full <p>Plus, the latest legal fight over SNAP benefits and cases the Supreme Court will (and won&rsquo;t) take up, travel chaos continues at airports, and how criticism is changing as legacy media cuts back.</p> Tue, 11 Nov 2025 03:14:42 +0000 2cb7791f-faf1-4389-a97c-17ad4d41ae16 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/electric-nebraska-spring-9762fc ‘Electric Nebraska’: Springsteen album that never was…until now 3139 no full <p>Plus, how New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani might transform the city, our weekly film reviews, and Evan Kleiman&rsquo;s stuffed pumpkin recipes.</p> Fri, 7 Nov 2025 00:42:03 +0000 c414f6e5-9906-4cfb-9ddd-e3c41ddb2856 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/nancy-pelosi-to-retire-a-e3d8c9 Nancy Pelosi to retire after nearly four decades in Congress 3111 no full <p>Plus, California voters approve a plan to redraw the state&rsquo;s Congressional map, campaigning against trans rights backfires for Republican gubernatorial candidates, and the photography of Sister Corita Kent.</p> Wed, 5 Nov 2025 23:00:05 +0000 c7d454b9-e753-435f-93a8-3dc77584025c https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/how-famed-war-photograph-a9e1b8 How famed war photographer Lynsey Addario balances work, home life 3122 no full <p>Plus, President Trump claims the War Powers Resolution doesn't apply to strikes against alleged drug cartel members in the Caribbean, how Vice President Dick Cheney redefined executive power, and Obamacare enrollees make hard healthcare choices as premiums are set to rise.</p> Wed, 5 Nov 2025 02:18:51 +0000 935249ad-a649-4931-9a61-0ff510b60092 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/successions-matthew-macf-e09118 Succession’s Matthew Macfadyen: Presidential assassin character ‘less calculating than Tom’ 3104 no full <p><strong id="docs-internal-guid-26e45df1-7fff-172b-da70-f360d2dc01c4">Plus, President Trump&rsquo;s tariffs go before the Supreme Court, a new book details the history of abortion pills, and 90s R&amp;B stars Brandy and Monica headline a tour coming to Inglewood this weekend.</strong></p> Mon, 3 Nov 2025 23:56:46 +0000 02abe331-1287-4dca-85d0-3c3ab5d65839 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/dodgers-stand-tall-win-b-8c5f43 ‘Dodgers stand tall,’ win back-to-back World Series titles 3199 no full <p>Plus, the Dodgers are on the brink of elimination in the World Series, our film critics review a satirical take on Dracula ahead of Halloween, and Evan Kleiman has a decadent dessert for the holiday season.</p> Thu, 30 Oct 2025 23:24:12 +0000 54e20fc8-f9c1-428d-aded-f98617747ea9 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/press-play-with-madelein-d6679b/42-million-may-lose-snap-d23838 42 million may lose SNAP benefits. This CA mayor is one of them 3064 no full