Politics

Four men accused in Friday's terrorist attack at a Russian concert hall appeared in court bruised and bandaged — an example of Putin’s regime using violence to exert political control.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The U.N. Security Council called for a ceasefire in Gaza, with the U.S. abstaining from the vote. Will it make a difference in the conflict?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Supreme Court will hear arguments challenging the major abortion drug mifepristone, which is used in more than half of all abortions in the U.S.

Abortion drug mifepristone challenged at the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court will hear arguments challenging the major abortion drug mifepristone, which is used in more than half of all abortions in the U.S.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

In this episode of the Scheer Intelligence podcast, host Robert Scheer and The Grayzone editor-in-chief Max Blumenthal contextualize the events of Oct.

Does Zionism lead to genocide?

In this episode of the Scheer Intelligence podcast, host Robert Scheer and The Grayzone editor-in-chief Max Blumenthal contextualize the events of Oct.

from Scheer Intelligence

How will a continued offensive in Gaza affect Democratic support for Israel? Can SCOTUS clear up the lines between censorship and free speech?

Plans for Rafah offensive could divide Netanyahu and US Democrats

How will a continued offensive in Gaza affect Democratic support for Israel? Can SCOTUS clear up the lines between censorship and free speech?

from Left, Right & Center

California voters narrowly passed Prop 1, Newsom’s signature mental health initiative. It’s poised to overhaul treatment for drug addiction and homelessness. What happens next?

Prop 1 could revamp how CA treats addiction and homelessness

California voters narrowly passed Prop 1, Newsom’s signature mental health initiative. It’s poised to overhaul treatment for drug addiction and homelessness. What happens next?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

With the narrow approval of Governor Gavin Newsom’s $6.4 billion mental health bond, Prop 1, the work begins to build thousands of treatment beds.

CA’s Prop 1 narrowly passes to reform mental health spending

With the narrow approval of Governor Gavin Newsom’s $6.4 billion mental health bond, Prop 1, the work begins to build thousands of treatment beds.

from KCRW Features

In Texas, Senate Bill 4 would allow local police to arrest people suspected of entering the country illegally. The U.S.

Stalled TX immigration bill could upend US immigration policies

In Texas, Senate Bill 4 would allow local police to arrest people suspected of entering the country illegally. The U.S.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Armed gangs are roaming Haiti’s streets, attacking government buildings, and shutting down the main airport in Port-au-Prince. The prime minister says he'll resign.

Overrun by gangs, is Haiti on the brink of collapse?

Armed gangs are roaming Haiti’s streets, attacking government buildings, and shutting down the main airport in Port-au-Prince. The prime minister says he'll resign.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

After the ousters of anti-LGBTQ school board members in Orange County and a watering down of Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” law, are the culture wars calming down?

Is the conservative ‘war on woke’ losing steam in CA?

After the ousters of anti-LGBTQ school board members in Orange County and a watering down of Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” law, are the culture wars calming down?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Despite total bans in 14 states, over 1 million abortions occurred in the U.S. last year, marking the highest number in a decade, per the Guttmacher Institute.

Rising abortion numbers spark debate amid bans

Despite total bans in 14 states, over 1 million abortions occurred in the U.S. last year, marking the highest number in a decade, per the Guttmacher Institute.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

To make housing more affordable, President Biden is proposing new policies, some of which need Congressional approval in an election year.

Biden turns focus to housing, in a sign affordability remains a key voter concern

To make housing more affordable, President Biden is proposing new policies, some of which need Congressional approval in an election year.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The four leading Asian American groups in OC are uniting up to boost AAPI turnout at the polls. This demographic is growing the fastest, says the Pew Research Center.

Asian American activists team up to boost AAPI vote in OC

The four leading Asian American groups in OC are uniting up to boost AAPI turnout at the polls. This demographic is growing the fastest, says the Pew Research Center.

from KCRW Features

A few swing states have decided recent elections. Third-party or independent candidates could impact Biden and Trump’s path to victory.

This year’s presidential election is more than a 2-person race

A few swing states have decided recent elections. Third-party or independent candidates could impact Biden and Trump’s path to victory.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

KCRW looks at the latest developments in Trump’s multiple legal challenges, including the fate of the Georgia trial where he’s been accused of election interference.

Trump’s latest legal challenge: No funds for $454 million fraud trial

KCRW looks at the latest developments in Trump’s multiple legal challenges, including the fate of the Georgia trial where he’s been accused of election interference.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The CA governor has made the mental health and housing bill his signature piece of legislation in 2024.

Prop 1’s narrow lead is a disappointing show for Newsom

The CA governor has made the mental health and housing bill his signature piece of legislation in 2024.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Reporter Susanne Rust explains why California's plastic bag ban created more waste.

Why did California's plastic bag ban fail?

Reporter Susanne Rust explains why California's plastic bag ban created more waste.

from Good Food

On this episode of Scheer Intelligence, David Greene, the Civil Liberties Director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation, joins host Robert Scheer to discuss the new bill that would…

“The banning of TikTok is an attack on the free market”

On this episode of Scheer Intelligence, David Greene, the Civil Liberties Director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation, joins host Robert Scheer to discuss the new bill that would…

from Scheer Intelligence

How should the media cover a Biden/Trump rematch? What mistakes did we see in coverage of the special counsel testimony? Should perception influence policy?

Can the media get election coverage right this time around?

How should the media cover a Biden/Trump rematch? What mistakes did we see in coverage of the special counsel testimony? Should perception influence policy?

from Left, Right & Center

Some members of Congress view TikTok as a national security threat since it collects data on U.S. users, and the Chinese government could control the software.

Many Americans are hooked on TikTok. What happens if it’s banned?

Some members of Congress view TikTok as a national security threat since it collects data on U.S. users, and the Chinese government could control the software.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand