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As WBD shareholders steadily lose value, they turn up the heat on boss David Zaslav. Plus, Disney deploys their latest round of layoffs.

As WBD shareholders steadily lose value, they turn up the heat on boss David Zaslav. Plus, Disney deploys their latest round of layoffs.

from The Business

Brian Wilson, the troubled genius behind The Beach Boys, has died at age 82

The Beach Boys' co-founder, songwriter and producer transformed pop music into high art and became America's answer to The Beatles' Lennon and McCartney in the process.

‘Unconscionable:’ Local mayor blasts federal troops in LA

Huntington Park Mayor Arturo Flores talks about the immigration raids in his city and decries the use of the National Guard and U.S. Marines amid protests.

Zaslav’s imploding Warner Bros. Discovery experiment

Warner Bros. Discovery will soon break up. David Zaslav is set to oversee studios and streaming while CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels will handle global networks.

Are ICE raids, protests turning immigration attitudes upside down?

Will the protests over the National Guard hurt Trump politically? Plus, will the “Big, Beautiful Bill’s” unpopularity on Wall Street keep it from passing?

ICE sweeps through Ventura County farms, leaving fields almost empty and workers fearful. Community leaders and families face uncertainty and disruption.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

A series of ICE raids across Southern California could take away Republicans’ momentum among Latino voters.

from KCRW Features

The Supreme Court decision New York Times v. Sullivan protects journalists from debilitating lawsuits.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Viral videos from the LA ICE protests show police firing “less lethal” weapons into crowds and at journalists. Advocates say the cops are not following the law.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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Weeks before ICE raided a Home Depot in Westlake on Friday, the White House ordered the agency to ramp up sweeps to help meet President Trump’s deportation targets.

White House orders kicked SoCal ICE crackdown into gear

Weeks before ICE raided a Home Depot in Westlake on Friday, the White House ordered the agency to ramp up sweeps to help meet President Trump’s deportation targets.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The White House’s immigration crackdown, the protests, the mobilization of the National Guard and Marines have all reignited the personal feud between President Trump and Gov.

‘Arrest me,’ says Newsom. ‘A great thing,’ responds Trump as feud escalates

The White House’s immigration crackdown, the protests, the mobilization of the National Guard and Marines have all reignited the personal feud between President Trump and Gov.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

ICE is looking to spend as much as $45 billion on private prisons and related infrastructure over the next two years. Border czar Tom Homan says he wants 100,000 detention beds.

ICE wants to massively boost its budget. How would $45 billion be spent?

ICE is looking to spend as much as $45 billion on private prisons and related infrastructure over the next two years. Border czar Tom Homan says he wants 100,000 detention beds.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

LAUSD officials are deploying school police to create "perimeters of safety” around graduation ceremonies and campuses where federal immigration agents have been detected.

LA immigration raids chill graduation celebrations

LAUSD officials are deploying school police to create "perimeters of safety” around graduation ceremonies and campuses where federal immigration agents have been detected.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The majority of anti-ICE protests have been peaceful in Southern California. But some demonstrations have turned to vandalism as a means to send a message.

Are anti-ICE protests a political trap or responses to injustice?

The majority of anti-ICE protests have been peaceful in Southern California. But some demonstrations have turned to vandalism as a means to send a message.

from KCRW Features

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‘Uphill battle’: CA sues Trump over National Guard deployments

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from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

ICE raids in Los Angeles kicked off four days of protest. As sheriffs and the LAPD fight protesters, Trump is sending in the Marines.

Sanctuary city in flames as ICE protesters clash with police

ICE raids in Los Angeles kicked off four days of protest. As sheriffs and the LAPD fight protesters, Trump is sending in the Marines.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Immigrant Defenders Law Center has been sending attorneys out to locate people detained by ICE, give them info on their rights, and ensure people aren’t being unlawfully deported.

ICE raids are ‘tearing at the root of what is LA,’ says immigration lawyer

Immigrant Defenders Law Center has been sending attorneys out to locate people detained by ICE, give them info on their rights, and ensure people aren’t being unlawfully deported.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Genre-hopping Swiss outfit L’Eclair are the sonic equivalent of the pastry they’re named after.

Today’s Top Tune: L'Eclair ‘Run’ – (Feat. Gelli Haha)

Genre-hopping Swiss outfit L’Eclair are the sonic equivalent of the pastry they’re named after.

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While protesters grabbed headlines in LA, many immigrants stayed home. Fear and outrage gripped the city, costing businesses customers and workers their wages.

Workers on edge as ICE raids cripple immigrant businesses

While protesters grabbed headlines in LA, many immigrants stayed home. Fear and outrage gripped the city, costing businesses customers and workers their wages.

from KCRW Features

Adria Kloke charts a new path forward following months of cleaning, moving, and embracing a new life outlook after the Palisades Fire.

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Adria Kloke charts a new path forward following months of cleaning, moving, and embracing a new life outlook after the Palisades Fire.

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Federal agents detained David Huerta, president of SEIU California and SEIU United Service Workers West, at the site of a large-scale immigration sweep in Los Angeles.

SEIU California president injured, detained at ICE raid

Federal agents detained David Huerta, president of SEIU California and SEIU United Service Workers West, at the site of a large-scale immigration sweep in Los Angeles.

from KCRW Features

Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s whirlwind bromance comes to an end. Plus, why are Israel and the UN at odds over a new humanitarian aid group in Gaza?

Trump, Musk have public spat over the “Big Beautiful Bill”

Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s whirlwind bromance comes to an end. Plus, why are Israel and the UN at odds over a new humanitarian aid group in Gaza?

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“Pee-wee’s Big Adventure” premiered 40 years ago in theaters. Former cast members will reunite for a show at the Alex Theater in Glendale on June 14.

Fan of the late Pee-wee Herman? Reunion show honors his legacy

“Pee-wee’s Big Adventure” premiered 40 years ago in theaters. Former cast members will reunite for a show at the Alex Theater in Glendale on June 14.

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