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Join KCRW and NPR as the Supreme Courts hears arguments over the Colorado State Supreme Court's decision to disqualify former President Donald Trump from the state's primary ballot.

New Hampshire holds its "first in the nation" primary election this coming Tuesday, January 23.

Monday, January 15, the Iowa Democratic and Republican parties hold the first presidential nominating contest of 2024.

President Biden is expected to speak shortly on the conflict in the Middle East. You can hear his remarks live here on KCRW and the KCRW app at 10.

Tune into KCRW at 1pm PST for "NPR Special Coverage - Trump federal arraignment."

Tune into KCRW at 12pm PST for "NPR live special coverage - Trump documents hearing."

Tune into KCRW at 6pm PST for "NPR's Live Special Coverage of the State of the Union in English and Spanish.

Tune into California’s 2022 election coverage on KCRW. Today at 5p.m. PST.

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A media frenzy ensued following last week’s special counsel report questioning Biden’s mental faculties. Critics argue the coverage goes too far.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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 Latest

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

Will failing to pass a border security bill backfire on Republicans? Can Joe Biden reconnect with Arab and Muslim communities? Plus, a moving Grammys duet provides a lesson.

Do legislative failures this week signal trouble in the GOP?

Will failing to pass a border security bill backfire on Republicans? Can Joe Biden reconnect with Arab and Muslim communities? Plus, a moving Grammys duet provides a lesson.

from Left, Right & Center

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

Designed to quickly channel water out to sea, the concrete waterway protects lives and property but limits how much rain percolates into groundwater reservoirs.

Much maligned LA River kept flooding catastrophe at bay

Designed to quickly channel water out to sea, the concrete waterway protects lives and property but limits how much rain percolates into groundwater reservoirs.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

For decades, the promise of higher education was the recipe for success. But many people today are now searching for an alternative to traditional college.

Why Americans lost faith in college education

For decades, the promise of higher education was the recipe for success. But many people today are now searching for an alternative to traditional college.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory plans to lay off 500 employees and dozens of contractors. How will that affect space exploration?

NASA's JPL braces for layoffs, Mars missions at risk amid budget cuts

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory plans to lay off 500 employees and dozens of contractors. How will that affect space exploration?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Congress is stalling on more funding for Israel, which has been the largest recipient of U.S. aid of any country since its founding in 1948.

What does dwindling US aid mean for Israel’s war in Gaza?

Congress is stalling on more funding for Israel, which has been the largest recipient of U.S. aid of any country since its founding in 1948.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory plans to lay off 500 employees and dozens of contractors. How will that affect space exploration?

Will NASA JPL layoffs set back Mars mission?

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory plans to lay off 500 employees and dozens of contractors. How will that affect space exploration?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand