Law

San Francisco made history when it began issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples 20 years ago. KCRW hears from one of the first 10 couples to get married that day.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

State supreme court rulings on gun control and abortion rights rebuke recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The ACLU is hosting a forum with 12 candidates running for LA County District Attorney tonight. Much of the attention will be on controversial incumbent George Gascon.

LA DA debate: What to know about contenders vying to unseat Gascon

The ACLU is hosting a forum with 12 candidates running for LA County District Attorney tonight. Much of the attention will be on controversial incumbent George Gascon.

from KCRW Features

SCOTUS justices seem skeptical of Colorado’s decision to disqualify former President Donald Trump from the primary ballot. Their decision is crucial for the 2024 election.

SCOTUS hears arguments on disqualifying Trump from 2024 election

SCOTUS justices seem skeptical of Colorado’s decision to disqualify former President Donald Trump from the primary ballot. Their decision is crucial for the 2024 election.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

A bipartisan group of senators announced an immigration deal with added funds for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. Despite initial optimism, it’s now likely to fail.

Biden calls on GOP to ‘show some spine’ and approve immigration bill

A bipartisan group of senators announced an immigration deal with added funds for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. Despite initial optimism, it’s now likely to fail.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The 14th Amendment bans insurrectionists from holding political office. The Supreme Court will soon determine if that applies to former President Donald Trump.

SCOTUS to hear arguments on CO barring Trump from ballot

The 14th Amendment bans insurrectionists from holding political office. The Supreme Court will soon determine if that applies to former President Donald Trump.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Assemblyman Vince Fong is running for former Congressman Kevin McCarthy’s seat. He’s also on the ballot to keep his state Assembly seat, which is illegal under California law.

Assemblyman Vince Fong may be ineligible to succeed Kevin McCarthy

Assemblyman Vince Fong is running for former Congressman Kevin McCarthy’s seat. He’s also on the ballot to keep his state Assembly seat, which is illegal under California law.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Will the potential candidates’ visions for the country match what voters are looking for? Plus, a Supreme Court case spotlights dueling approaches to compassion.

With likely rematch, Biden and Trump start shaping their visions

Will the potential candidates’ visions for the country match what voters are looking for? Plus, a Supreme Court case spotlights dueling approaches to compassion.

from Left, Right & Center

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who’s leading a big election interference case against former President Trump, faces allegations that she had an affair with the special…

Could allegations against Georgia DA derail Trump’s election interference case?

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who’s leading a big election interference case against former President Trump, faces allegations that she had an affair with the special…

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

You fall in love, move in, adopt a dog, and then? You break up. So who gets the dog? Dividing up the pets can be as contentious as a child custody battle.

Pet custody is a tricky topic for child-free millennials

You fall in love, move in, adopt a dog, and then? You break up. So who gets the dog? Dividing up the pets can be as contentious as a child custody battle.

from KCRW Features

The Supreme Court is hearing a big case involving homelessness that could have major implications for California. The justices also reconsider precedent known as "Chevron deference."

Supreme Court takes up California, Western state homeless encampments

The Supreme Court is hearing a big case involving homelessness that could have major implications for California. The justices also reconsider precedent known as "Chevron deference."

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Journalist Mona Holmes reports on California's new food laws and how they might impact your dining experience.

New California food laws protect cottage industries and fast food workers

Journalist Mona Holmes reports on California's new food laws and how they might impact your dining experience.

from Good Food

New York's civil corruption trial against the National Rifle Association began today.

NRA corruption trial begins in New York

New York's civil corruption trial against the National Rifle Association began today.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Are Nikki Haley and Ron Desantis running for 2028? Plus, looming changes to Title IX are sparking intense debates over the future of women’s sports.

Can GOP candidates close gap on Trump ahead of first caucus?

Are Nikki Haley and Ron Desantis running for 2028? Plus, looming changes to Title IX are sparking intense debates over the future of women’s sports.

from Left, Right & Center

Harvard President Claudine Gay resigned on Tuesday. She faced criticism and conservative backlash over her handling of campus hate speech and allegations of plagiarism.

Is Harvard president’s departure about free speech?

Harvard President Claudine Gay resigned on Tuesday. She faced criticism and conservative backlash over her handling of campus hate speech and allegations of plagiarism.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Some Democrats hoped California would follow Maine and Colorado by disqualifying Trump from the 2024 primary election. Why didn’t that happen?

Trump gets to stay on 2024 ballot, California decides. What’s the rationale?

Some Democrats hoped California would follow Maine and Colorado by disqualifying Trump from the 2024 primary election. Why didn’t that happen?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

New state traffic laws will restrict speeding and traffic stops, plus lift a decades-long ban on cruising through neighborhoods.

‘Low and slow’ is in, pretextual stops are out: New CA traffic laws

New state traffic laws will restrict speeding and traffic stops, plus lift a decades-long ban on cruising through neighborhoods.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Supreme Court will have to determine Donald Trump’s standing on Colorado ballots. Plus, a Texas lawsuit reignites debates about abortion access.

Will Trump’s removal from Colorado ballots stand?

The Supreme Court will have to determine Donald Trump’s standing on Colorado ballots. Plus, a Texas lawsuit reignites debates about abortion access.

from Left, Right & Center

In 2024, a new California law will establish a retirement fund for mixed martial arts fighters. A similar law has been in place for boxers since the early 1980s.

MMA fighters will receive retirement benefits, thanks to new law

In 2024, a new California law will establish a retirement fund for mixed martial arts fighters. A similar law has been in place for boxers since the early 1980s.

from Greater LA

Colorado disqualified former President Trump from the Republican primary ballot. He appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court. A ruling could upend the 2024 presidential election.

Colorado disqualifies Trump from GOP primary ballot. Now what?

Colorado disqualified former President Trump from the Republican primary ballot. He appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court. A ruling could upend the 2024 presidential election.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand